Sai Baba Temple

The Sai Baba Temple is one of the most popular religious sites in Dehradun, located in Rajpur Road. Around 1,000 people visit this holy site daily to seek Sai Baba's Blessing. It is situated around 8 km from Dehradun Clock Tower, which takes around 25 to 40 minutes to reach, depending on traffic conditions. Nestled in the serene ambience of Old Mussoorie Road, the temple attracts several devotees from nearby areas. The shrine portal remains open 365 days a year, welcoming people of all religions to pay their obeisance, reflecting unity in diversity.
 

The temple is constructed with white marble, giving it an appealing look from the outside. The idol of the Sai Baba is placed at the center of the temple, which grabs devotees attention immediately. Crafted with white marble, the idol of the Sai Baba looks divine and captivating.
 

History of Sai Baba Mandir Dehradun
 

Dedicated to the devotees of Sai Baba, the temple was constructed way back on October 18, 1994. Shrine portal remains open for the devotees throughout the week. Like other Sai Baba temples, this temple too is governed and administered by the Sri Sai Baba Sansthan Devasthanam. People with strong beliefs often visit this temple to offer prayer and to seek Sai Baba blessings.
 

Religious Significance
 

Sai Baba Mandir is also known as Sai Dham, which holds cultural and religious significance. Along with Sai Baba, the temple courtyard houses idols of other deities, mainly Lord Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Ram Darbar, Lord Hanuman, Durga, and others. Temple is frequented by devotees daily, especially on Thursday, which is considered an auspicious day.
 

Every week, on Thursday and on Sundays, the temple committee organizes a bhandara 12 Noon onwards, which is attended by many worshippers and visitors. Devotees also donate money for Bhandara, renovation and for other activities to the temple committee.
 

Generally, the evenings are considered the busiest time, as most of the devotees gather to attend evening prayers. During prayers, the tolling bells sound with hymns creates a wonderful atmosphere.
 

Festival Celebration
 

• Every year, the temple committee celebrates various festivals with great enthusiasm and rituals. Some of the popular occasion and festival celebrated are : - 
   
  • Guru Purnima
  • Holi
  • Janmashtami
  • Navratri Celebration
  • Dussehra
  • Diwali
  • Sai Baba Punyatithi.
     

Abhishek Pooja for Devotees
 

To fulfil their desire and wishes, Sai devotees can participate in Abhishek Pooja (Mangal Snan), which is held daily at 7 AM. Priest performed this puja on the idol of Sai with the help of Panchdhatu. Devotees who wish to participate must register either online from the temple website or offline by visiting the temple at least 7 days in advance by paying a Puja Registration Fee of Rs. 100/-. Either one or both husband and wife are allowed to participate against each registration fee. Participants do not need to bring any items required for the Pooja, as everything will be provided by the temple authorities.
 

Organize a Wedding
 

You can organize your wedding in the auspicious premises of Sai Baba. The temple committee recently started this service, providing couples the opportunity to tie knots while seeking blessings of Sai Baba. Along with this, other ceremonial functions are also conducted here with prior permission and booking. For more information, you can call at +91 7017305634.
 

Noble Cause
 

Every year, the temple committee conducts a mass marriage ceremony to support underprivileged families. The committee also provides essential household items like sewing machines along with a fixed deposit of Rs 11,000/-.
 

Opening and Closing Timings
 

The Sai Baba Temple remains open to worshippers throughout the week.

Aarti Timing
 

Important Tips for Travellers
 

• The temple offers free roadside parking to its visitors.
• Devotees are not required to pay an entry fee.
• A free shoe counter is available outside the temple.
• Pooja and Prasad shops are easily available adjacent to the temple.
• The premises are home to many monkeys, it is advisable to take care of your belongings, especially handbags.
• Thursday is the busiest day of the week.
• Photography and videography are allowed in the temple premises.
• After darshan you can enjoy sumptuous delicacies at food chains and cafes near the temple.
• Various tea outlets are also available adjacent to the temple.
• On every Thursday and Sunday the committee organizes bhandara, which generally starts around 12 Noon.
• For any queries, visit Sai Baba Mandir Business Page.
   

Places to Visit Nearby
 

Visitors can also visit some popular attraction located nearby Sai Dham : -
 

• Shikhar Fall.
• Sahastradhara.
• Malsi Deer Park.
• Prakasheshwar Mahadev Temple (Shiv Mandir).