GURUSTHAN OUTER VIEW

Baba first manifested Himself for the sake of His Bhaktas, under the neem tree as a young lad of sixteen. As a reminiscene of Baba's first appearance in this place devotees installed Padukas here.

BABAS IDOL GURUSTHAN

On Gurupurnima 1974 pratistha of this statue took place in Gurusthan with due formalities. Y.D.Dava, a staunch devotee of Baba, donated the statue which was carved by Harish Balahi Thalim ( son of late Balaji Vasanth Thalim, who made the statue of Samadhi Mandir)

BABAS PORTRAIT, SHIVLING AND NANDI IN GURUSTHAN

This portrait of Baba was installed, inside the small temple during Baba's life time. Arati was done twice a day by Bapu Saheb Job. This was later discontinued on Baba's advice. This photo is noteworthy for giving Sakshatkar and darshan of the Ishata Devata to many devotees.

BABAS PADUKAS IN GURUSTHAN

These padukas are placed on a pedestal. Two verses of Upasani's Sai Mahima Stotra are engraved on it.

Bhai Alibagkar wished to install Padukas under the neem tree but could not do so. In consultation with Upasani and other devotees, beautiful marble Padukas were made in Bombay. They were installed on Shravana 15th day of 1912. On that day at 11.00 am. Dixit brought them on his head from on his head from Khandoba's temple to Dwarakamai in procession. Baba touched the Padukas saying "These are the feet of the Lord" and asked them to install 'the Padukas" under the Neem tree.  Baba contributed Rs.25 for the function. G.K.Dixit, then L.K Jakhadi did the worship of the Padukas.

EVER BURNING LAMPS IN GURUSTHAN

The two ever burning lamps are placed on the wall protected by silver and glass encasing.

Following the installation of the Padukas, Dr.Kothari sent Rs.2/- per month for lighting the lamps. Then Shagun Meru did the service

THE SACRED NEEM TREE

Just as the Audumbar and Aswatha trees are considered sacred, Baba held this Neem tree to be sacred. This blessed tree was there already, waiting for Baba to sit under her shade. Baba constantly sat under this Neem tree when He first came to Shirdi. The leaves are ozzing nectar on account of the healing properties. Many devotees are relieved of their ailments by eating the leaves of this tree. Pradakshina is done by many devotees early in the morning and at other times for destruction of their Karma, spiritual enlightenment and fulfilment of thier wishes.