Shirdi, Maharashtra: The Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust (SSST) in Shirdi collected a whopping ₹4.26 crore during the Ram Navami Utsav, held from April 5 to 7, according to Deputy CEO Bhimraj Darade.
The holy town witnessed an overwhelming turnout, with over 2.5 lakh devotees from across the globe flocking to Shirdi to seek blessings. Of the total donations received, ₹1.67 crore was in cash, reflecting the deep faith of the devotees in Shirdi Sai Baba.
“We thank every devotee who contributed. The festival was celebrated with great devotion and spiritual fervour,” said Darade.
Ram Navami Celebrated Nationwide with Devotion and Harmony
Elsewhere, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited the Shri Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Seva Mandir in Agartala to offer prayers, further showcasing the pan-India reverence for Sai Baba. The temple is well-known for its charitable and educational outreach, aligned with Sai Baba’s teachings.
In Nagpur, a beautiful gesture of communal harmony added a unique layer of joy to the celebrations. Members of the Muslim Sewa Samiti continued their long-standing tradition of showering petals on Hindu devotees during the Shobha Yatra.
“This tradition started in 1993. Our message is brotherhood,” said a member of the Muslim Sewa Samiti.
“Nagpur is the city of unity. We celebrate all festivals together—be it Ram Navami or Milad-un-Nabi.”
Leaders Join the Festivities
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also joined the Ram Navami celebrations in Nagpur, offering prayers and extending greetings to the public. Their participation underscored the cultural and spiritual significance of the festival across political and social lines.