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Sri Sai Janmasthan Temple, Pathri
Religion
DistrictParbhani
DeitySai baba of Shirdi
Location
StateMaharashtra
CountryIndia
Coordinates19°15′N 76°27′E / 19.25°N 76.45°E / 19.25; 76.45
Architecture
Established1999

Sri Sai Janmasthan Temple (Sai Baba Birth Temple) is a temple in Pathri city of Parbhani district of Maharashtra, India. It has been claimed that Pathri is the real birthplace of Sai Baba, which has been subject to controversy.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

In 1970s, a field research claimed that Shri Sai Baba was born in Pathri village. Sri Sai Smarak Samiti (Sai Memorial committee) was then formed in Pathri. A committee purchased land for temple on site of Sai Baba's house and construction of the temple was started in 1994. In 1999 the temple was inaugurated to the public.[2][3][4][5][6]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Controversy over birthplace of Sai Baba ends after CM Uddhav Thackeray's intervention". Hindustan Times. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  2. ↑ Sonavi Desai (2003). Spiritual Masters: Sai Baba. Indus Source. p. 195. ISBN 978-81-87967-64-4.
  3. ↑ Dr. S. P. Ruhela. Divine Grace of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. p. 67. ISBN 978-81-7182-047-4.
  4. ↑ Dr. S. P. Ruhela (1997). Shirdi Sai The Supreme. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. p. 18. ISBN 978-81-7182-040-5.
  5. ↑ V. B. Kher (1 January 1991). Sai Baba of Shirdi (English). Jaico Publishing House. p. 314. ISBN 978-81-7224-030-1.
  6. ↑ Bisht, Manisha Rautela. "Shri Sai Janamsthan Mandir-Pathri". Shirdisaibabatemples.org. Retrieved 11 August 2017.