The Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a prominent Hindu place of worship dedicated to the revered saint Sai Baba of Shirdi. Built in the mid-20th century, it is one of the earliest Sai Baba temples in southern India and attracts devotees from across the region for daily darshan and special celebrations.
Key facts
- Location: Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Established: 1952
- Deity: Sai Baba of Shirdi
- Managed by: All India Sai Samaj
- Main festival: Guru Purnima
History and establishment
The temple was founded by Narasimha Swamy, a leading devotee and propagator of Sai Baba’s teachings in South India. It was completed in 1952 under the aegis of the All India Sai Samaj, which remains responsible for its administration. The temple’s founding marked a major step in spreading Sai devotion beyond Maharashtra.