Other Pujas — Vedic Puja Vidhi
Shirdi Sai Puja
Shirdi Sai Puja is a devotional ritual performed in honour of Sai Baba of Shirdi — a revered spiritual master of the 19th century who is venerated by both Hindus and Muslims. Sai Baba preached the unity of God, love, and service to all beings. The puja is performed on Thursdays (Guruvar), the most auspicious day for Sai worship, and involves reading the Sai Satcharitra, offering flowers, Udi (holy ash from Shirdi), and lighting camphor before Sai's image. Devotees seek healing, guidance, relief from suffering, and fulfilment of sincere desires.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Source: Vedic Tradition
Benefits
Provides relief from physical and mental suffering, fulfils sincere and selfless desires, removes fears and anxieties, bestows divine guidance in difficult times, strengthens faith, and brings peace and contentment to the devotee's life.
Step-by-Step Procedure
Clean the altar and place Sai Baba's image or idol. Light a ghee lamp and incense. Offer flowers, garlands, and fruits. Place Udi (sacred ash) on the altar. Read one chapter of Sai Satcharitra aloud. Recite the Sai Baba aarti (Sai Baba Tere Sau Sau Ehsan). Offer naivedyam (sweet dishes). Distribute Udi as prasad to all present.
Best Time (Muhurat)
Thursday (Guruvar) is the primary day for Sai worship. Also performed on Sai Baba's birth anniversary (Guru Purnima) and his Mahasamadhi day (Vijayadashami). Evening hours are most common.
Materials Required (Samagri)
- ·Sai Baba idol or image
- ·Udi (sacred ash)
- ·Flowers and garlands
- ·Ghee lamp
- ·Incense sticks
- ·Camphor
- ·Sai Satcharitra book
- ·Fruits
- ·Sweet naivedyam
- ·Coconut
FAQ
Q.What is Shirdi Sai Puja?
Shirdi Sai Puja is a devotional ritual performed in honour of Sai Baba of Shirdi — a revered spiritual master of the 19th century who is venerated by both Hindus and Muslims. Sai Baba preached the unity of God, love, and service to all beings. The pu...
Q.What are the benefits of Shirdi Sai Puja?
Provides relief from physical and mental suffering, fulfils sincere and selfless desires, removes fears and anxieties, bestows divine guidance in difficult times, strengthens faith, and brings peace and contentment to the devotee's life.
Q.What is the best time to perform Shirdi Sai Puja?
Thursday (Guruvar) is the primary day for Sai worship. Also performed on Sai Baba's birth anniversary (Guru Purnima) and his Mahasamadhi day (Vijayadashami). Evening hours are most common.
Q.What materials are needed for Shirdi Sai Puja?
Sai Baba idol or image, Udi (sacred ash), Flowers and garlands, Ghee lamp, Incense sticks, Camphor, Sai Satcharitra book, Fruits, Sweet naivedyam, Coconut.