Kakad Aarti (Morning Aarti)
2025-08-01 04:30 - 2025-10-31 17:30 UTC
Held daily at around 4:30 AM, this is the first ritual of the day, meant to awaken Sai Baba with devotional music and prayers
This aarti is central to temple life, symbolizing spiritual awakening and new beginnings.
The first image in the carousel beautifully captures the early morning atmosphere of this ritual.

Blanket Drive
2025-09-17 08:00 - 2025-11-17 17:00 UTC
The Blanket Drive will start on November 9th, 2025 and end on February 8th, 2026. A container will be placed in the lobby area of the Shirdi Sai Center for collecting new blankets. The blankets will be provided to homeless shelters in the Bay Area. We would appreciate if devotees can donate new blankets. A container will be placed in the temple lobby for collecting the blankets.
If the container is full or you are unable to find it, we request that you give the toys or blankets to one of the volunteers at the center. If you have any questions, please contact us (408)-909-1221 or send an email to saibandhu@shirdisaiparivaar.org
Shirdi Sai Center is pleased to initiate a Blanket Drive for the Winter season.
The Blanket Drive will start on November 10th and end on February 9th. A container will be placed in the lobby area of the Shirdi Sai Center for collecting new blankets. The blankets will be provided to homeless shelters in the Bay Area. We would appreciate if devotees can donate new blankets. A container will be placed in the temple lobby for collecting the blankets.
If the container is full or you are unable to find it, we request that you give the toys or blankets to one of the volunteers at the center. If you have any questions, please contact us @ (408) 705-7904 or send an email to saibandhu@shirdisaiparivaar.org
From November to February, Shirdi Sai Parivaar conducts a blanket drive for the local homeless shelter. Between November 2012 and February 2013, with the support from our devotees and volunteers, SSP collected about 175 blankets. These were provided to the EHC LifeBuilder homeless shelter in Sunnyvale.

Blanket Donated by Devotees
Blanket Bins

Sai Satcharitra Parayan for devotees wellness
2025-09-30 00:00 UTC
“If my Stories are listened to, all the diseases will be got rid of” -Satcharitra
For the wellness of our devotees, Monthly Sai Satcharita Parayan is scheduled for the second Saturday of every Month.
“Bow to the Kind Sai Who is the Abode of Mercy and Who is affectionate towards His devotees. By His mere darshan, He does away with their fear of this ‘bhava’ (samsar) and destroys their calamities” -Satcharitra
For the wellness of our devotees, Monthly Sai Satcharita Parayan is scheduled for the second Saturday of every Month.
Sri Sai Satcharitra Parayan will be conducted in person at SSC, Milpitas, CA. Sai Satcharita Parayan will begin at 8:00 AM, and with Baba’s blessings we will conclude before Shej Arati.
Instructions for participation:
1. All devotees are welcome to signup for reading a Sai Satcharitra chapter
2. You can read the chapter in a language of your choice.
3. All devotees can listen to the Parayan on SSP Live link at www.shirdisaiparivaar.org

Note: Chapters will be read in chronological order only.

Thank you and if you have any questions regarding the process, etc, please send an email to sspvolunteer@shirdisaiparivaar.org
Register here for Sankalpam signup (Form to enter devotee names, on whose behalf the Parayan will be read.)

You can include your family or friends name in the Prayer List. We will send Prasadam after the Parayan. Information will be kept confidential and will not be shared with any other organizations

Sri Shirdi Saibaba Punyatithi Celebrations 2025
2025-09-30 06:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us for the holy Punyatithi Mahotsav of Sri Shirdi Saibaba. The day will be marked with Kakad Aarti, Abhishekam, Bhajans, Annadanam (community lunch), and Shej Aarti in the evening. Devotees are invited to participate in prayers and seek the divine blessings of Baba.

Shirdi Sai Satyavrata Puja
2025-10-09 16:30 - 2025-10-29 18:30 UTC
“Trust in the Guru fully. That is the only Sadhana” – Sai Baba
Sairam Devotees,
With Baba’s blessings, the Sai Satyavrata Puja will be held on-premises in the Shirdi Sai Parivaar auditorium on Saturday, Sept 6th at 4:30 PM- 6:30 PM. We would like to invite you to participate in this event in person at the temple and seek and receive Baba’s divine blessings.
The priest will be performing the puja at SSP Temple. All signed up devotees can participate in Puja in Temple.
Please join the below Whatsapp group to get clarifications to any questions
Click Here to join the WhatsApp group which we have created to facilitate communication for this Satyavrata Pooja. This is a temporary group and it will be deleted after the event

Devotees have to get the following items for performing puja at Temple:

Turmeric
Kumkum
Sandal wood paste
Coconut – 1
Blouse Piece – 1 (avoid black color)
Betel Nuts – 1 packet or aprox 11 in count.
Dry Dates – 1 packet or aprox 11 in count
Quarter Coins – 1 bundle or aprox 11 in count.
Flowers and Fruits are optional.
Betel leaves – approximately 14

Mahasamadhi Commemorations – 2025
2025-10-10 08:00 - 21:00 UTC
“Shirdi Sai Parivaar Commemorates Mahasamadhi on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025”
Shirdi Sai Parivaar would like to invite all devotees to be part of this year’s Mahasamadhi 2025 Commemorations & Vijaya Dasami on 1st October 2025 and seek HIS blessings.

Sai Satyavrata Puja
2025-11-04 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
“Trust in the Guru fully. That is the only Sadhana” – Sai Baba
Sairam Devotees,
With Baba’s blessings, the Sai Satyavrata Puja will be held on-premises in the Shirdi Sai Parivaar auditorium on Saturday, Nov 4th at 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM. We would like to invite you to participate in this event in person at the temple and seek and receive Baba’s divine blessings.

The priest will be performing the puja at SSP Temple. All signed up devotees can participate in Puja in Temple.
Please join the below Whatsapp group to get clarifications to any questions
Click Here to join the WhatsApp group which we have created to facilitate communication for this Satyavrata Pooja. This is a temporary group and it will be deleted after the event
Devotees have to get the following items for performing puja at Temple:

Sai Satcharita parayan
2025-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Experience the Divine Presence of Shirdi Sai Baba
Join us in a soulful Sai Satcharita Parayan — a sacred reading and listening session of Shri Sai Satcharita, the holy book that captures the life, leelas, and teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba.
Immerse yourself in Baba’s grace through collective reading, chanting, and meditation — seeking blessings for peace, health, and spiritual upliftment.
🌸 Program Schedule:

8:00 AM – Ganesh & Sai Baba Prarthana

8:15 AM – Sai Satcharita Parayan (All Chapters / Group Reading)

12:00 PM – Madhyana Aarti

12:30 PM – Maha Prasadam

6:00 PM – Evening Bhajans & Shej Aarti

🌼 Highlights:

Group reading of Shri Sai Satcharita

Devotional bhajans & kirtans

Sai Baba Aarti & blessings

Peaceful and spiritual atmosphere

Prasadam distribution

“Reading or listening to Sai Satcharita with devotion removes obstacles, fulfills wishes, and brings one closer to Baba’s grace.”

SSP New Year’s Eve Celebrations
2025-12-31 19:00 - 2026-01-01 00:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a divine and joyful evening as we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome the New Year 2026 with the blessings of Shirdi Sai Baba. Let’s come together as one family to celebrate this sacred night with prayers, music, love, and devotion.
✨ Evening Highlights:🕉️ Sai Baba Maha Aarti – Express gratitude for the year gone by and seek blessings for the year ahead.🎶 Bhajans & Kirtans – Soulful devotional singing to elevate the spirit.🙏 New Year Sankalpa Pooja – Offer your prayers and intentions for peace, prosperity, and wellbeing in 2026.🍛 Prasadam & Dinner – Enjoy a delicious community meal served with love.🎉 Countdown Celebration – Ring in the New Year with Sai blessings, joy, and togetherness.
Let’s start the New Year in the divine presence of Sai Baba, surrounded by faith, music, and fellowship.Bring your family and friends to this auspicious celebration and make it a memorable night of devotion and happiness.
All are Welcome!

Sai Satcharita Parayan
2026-01-29 06:15 - 2026-03-08 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
A Spiritual Journey with Shri Shirdi Sai Baba
Join us for a sacred Sai Satcharita Parayan, a heartfelt reading and reflection of Shri Sai Satcharita — the divine life story and teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba. This holy Parayan offers devotees an opportunity to experience Baba’s grace, deepen their faith, and strengthen their connection with Him.

Event Details
📅 Date: DECEMBER 13th🕒 Time: 6:15AM – 9:00 PM PST📍 Venue: 1221 CALIFORNIA CIRCLE, MILPITAS, CA.👥 Organized by: Shirdi Sai Parivaar

About the Parayan
The Sai Satcharita is a sacred scripture that narrates the leelas (divine acts) and teachings of Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi. Reading or listening to it with devotion brings peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.
During the Parayan, devotees collectively read all chapters of the Satcharita — immersing in stories of faith, patience (Shraddha & Saburi), miracles, and Baba’s boundless compassion.

Highlights of the Event

Sai Satcharita Parayan (Full/Group Reading)

Sai Bhajans & Naam Sankeertan

Aarti & Prasad Distribution

Special Prayer for World Peace & Well-being

Devotee Experiences & Reflections

How to Participate

Devotees can volunteer to read chapters or assist in organizing.

Please register in advance to help us plan seating and prasad.

Significance
Performing or listening to the Sai Satcharita Parayan invokes Baba’s blessings and helps remove difficulties from life. It is said that sincere participation fulfills wishes, purifies the mind, and draws one closer to Sai Baba’s divine presence.

SSP Seva Day
2026-01-29 08:00 - 2026-03-10 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
A Day Dedicated to Service, Devotion, and Gratitude
Join us for SSP Seva Day, a day of selfless service (Seva) and spiritual unity under the divine blessings of Shirdi Sai Baba.Let’s come together as one Sai family to serve, share, and spread love — the true essence of Baba’s teachings.

Program Highlights:

Sai Baba Abhishekam & Aarti

Sai Satcharita Parayan / Bhajan Seva

Annadanam (Food Seva)

Community Seva Activities

Volunteer Recognition & Sharing Experiences

Maha Prasadam

Purpose of SSP Seva Day
To celebrate the spirit of Seva — “Love All, Serve All” — by offering our time, energy, and devotion in the service of Baba and humanity.Every act of Seva performed with pure intention becomes a step closer to Baba’s grace. 🌼
✨ “Hands that help are holier than lips that pray.” – Shirdi Sai Baba
