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SUMMARY:Blanket Drive
DESCRIPTION: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.
\nIf 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 \nShirdi Sai Center is pleased to initiate a Blanket Drive for the Winter season. \nThe 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.
 \nIf 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 \nFrom 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. \n\n\nBlanket Donated by Devotees \nBlanket Bins
URL:https://shirdiofthewest.org/event/blanket-drive/
CATEGORIES:Blanket Drive
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:SSP conducts Blood Drive in association with the American Red Cross. Please signup below for the next blood drive. \nWhen & Where\nDate: Thursday\, August 23rd\, 2018\nTime: 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm.\nLocation: Main Room at the Shirdi Sai Center\, 1221 California Circle\, Milpitas \nNote:  \n\nIdentification required for donation.\nPlease arrive 15 mins prior to your appointment to complete your pre-donation reading & health history questions.\nIf you have any questions regarding your eligibility to donate blood (including if you have travelled outside the US in the last year)\, please call 1-866-236-3276.\nStreamline your donation experience and save upto 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading & health history questions on the day of your appointment.
URL:https://shirdiofthewest.org/event/blood-drive/
CATEGORIES:Blood Drive
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SUMMARY:Monthly Satcharitra Parayan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Monthly Satcharitra Parayan to immerse yourself in the divine teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba. Devotees may register to participate in chapter readings. All are welcome to attend\, listen\, and seek Baba’s blessings.
URL:https://shirdiofthewest.org/event/monthly-satcharitra-parayan/
CATEGORIES:Religious Events
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SUMMARY:Guru Purnima Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrated in July\, Guru Purnima is one of the major festivals in Shirdi. The temple undertakes elaborate rituals\, including abhishekam (anointing)\, devotional singing\, and processions honoring Sai Baba as the ultimate Guru Shirdi Sai Temple. \n\n\nIn 2025\, this three-day festival (July 9–11) drew over 300\,000 devotees\, and the temple received more than ₹6.3 crore in offerings\, including generous donations of gold and silver. \n\n\nThe second carousel image shows the festive altar and decorations typical of this grand celebration.
URL:https://shirdiofthewest.org/event/guru-purnima-festival/
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SUMMARY:Kakad Aarti (Morning Aarti)
DESCRIPTION: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\nThis aarti is central to temple life\, symbolizing spiritual awakening and new beginnings.\nThe first image in the carousel beautifully captures the early morning atmosphere of this ritual.
URL:https://shirdiofthewest.org/event/kakad-aarti-morning-aarti/
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