Sai Shiva Balaji Mandir, Dharmapuri
| Sai Shiva Balaji Mandir, Dharmapuri | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Proper name | Sri Sai Shiva Balaji Mandir, Dharmapuri |
| Geography | |
| Country | India |
| State/province | Andhra pradesh |
| Locale | Dharmapuri, Karimnagar |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Sai Baba of Shirdi |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Mandir |
| History and governance | |
| Creator | Sri Sai Shiva Balaji Mandir trust members |
| Website | Sri Sai Shiva Balaji Mandir |
Sai Shiva Balaji Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Sai Baba of Shirdi. It is located at Dharmapuri in the Karimnagar district of Telangana in India. The temple is located on the banks of the Godavari river. The temple was built for the Shri Sai Shiva Balaji Mandir Trust by the trustees Shri V. Narsimha Shastry and his youngest son V.N. Pravin Shastry to spread the message of Sai Baba of Shirdi. The foundation stone was laid in 1994.
Visitors must remove their shoes before entering, to preserve the sanctity of the temple complex.
Accommodations
The Sai Bhaktha Nivas is a place made for the visitors where in rooms are available to stay, and also a kalyana mandapam (wedding hall) for some auspicious functions such as marriages, upanayana (sacred thread initiation ceremony), akshara bhyasam etcetera.