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9 Dec 2025
Holy Paduka Darshan Festival of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba
Agra, December 9, 2025 — Shri Sai Seva Mitra Mandal, in association with 30 Shirdi Sai Baba temples from Agra and neighboring regions, organized a special devotional ceremony to mark the arrival of the sacred Paduka of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba. The occasion was graced by the revered spiritual leader, *Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy Ji*.
Trustees and devotees extended a traditional welcome to Dr. Satpathy Ji with great reverence and rituals. During the event, Guruji offered prayers and participated in the *Dhoop Aarti, spreading spiritual fervor among attendees. **Shri Goraksha Gadilkar, I.A.S., Chief Executive Officer of Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi*, also attended the ceremony, adding to the program’s significance.
Recollecting his earlier visit in *December 2009, Dr. Satpathy Ji had performed the **Pran Pratishtha of Dwarkamai* at Shri Sai Temple, Halwai Ki Bagichi, and visited several Sai temples across the city. His inspirational message then had encouraged numerous citizens to engage in selfless service to the underprivileged.
Guided by Dr Satpathy ji’s vision over the past *17 years, the Shri Sai Seva Mitra Mandal has continued its commitment to **social and philanthropic initiatives*, benefiting many sections of society.
In his address, *Dr. Satpathy Ji* praised the team of Shri SaiBaba Sansthan, Shirdi and its CEO *Shri Gadilkar* for his sincere dedication and tireless efforts in spreading the divine message of *Shri Shirdi Sai Baba* across India .