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9 Mar 2025
Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy inaugurated of Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka
On March 9, 2025, Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy inaugurated the newly constructed Shirdi Sai Baba temple at Elston Estate, Avissawella, Sri Lanka, in a grand spiritual ceremony. The event featured the sacred Prana Pratishtha ritual with traditional culture.
The inauguration attracted dignitaries like Santosh Jha, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, and thousands of devotees from Sri Lanka, India and beyond. The temple is strategically located on the Colombo-Avissawella highway and is expected to become a prominent spiritual center. The adjoining ashram will focus on community service, education, and health initiatives while promoting spiritual harmony.
The temple foundation stone was laid by Dr. Satpathy ji in 2018.
Dr. Satpathy, emphasized the simplicity of Shridi Sai Baba's teachings, advocating love as the ultimate mantra for devotion and inclusivity across caste, creed, and gender.
Dr. Satpathy highlighted that Guru Puja is not just about making physical offerings, but about cultivating a deep sense of devotion and reverence
According to Dr. Satpathy, family life is a sacred service, and spiritual growth can be achieved without renouncing worldly responsibilities. He also emphasized the importance of respecting all spiritual leaders and deities, fostering a spirit of unity and harmony among devotees.