Robe Offering to Baba Schedule Now
Devotees are welcome to offer Kakad and Shej robes for Baba. To participate
TIP: You can use single piece of Cloth or Saree or Dhoti and can make Robe and Head Scarf for all 3 Baba with the following (approximate) measurements
5.6 yards (200 inches) X 44 Inches (or) 512 cm X 112 cm
| In Inches | In Centimeters | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Baba | ||
| Main Baba | 100 X 43 | 254 X 110 |
| HEAD SCARF | 44 X 23 | 112 X 59 |
| Chavadi Baba | ||
| ROBE | 60 X 24 | 153 X 61 |
| HEAD SCARF | 40 X 12 | 102 X 31 |
| Utsava Baba | ||
| ROBE | 16.5 X 10 | 42 X 26 |
| HEAD SCARF | 16 X 3 | 41 X 8 |
| Ganesha | ||
| ROBE | 45 X 20 | 114 X 50 |
| HEAD SCARF | 20 X 12 | 50 X 30 |
| Nandi | ||
| ROBE | 10 X 6 | 26 X 16 |
SHAWL: Shawl is optional. If you would like to procure shawl for Kakad Aarti, following are the suggested measurements:
| Main Baba | Chavadi Baba | Utsava Baba | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | 73 X 36 | 60 X 12 | 20 X 4 |
| Centimeters | 186 X 92 | 153 X 31 | 51 X 11 |
Note:
Typically, a shawl is not required for Shej aarti. However, during winter, volunteers may put on a shawl made out of Crochet material. If you would like to offer this, the dimensions for the shawl have to be:
| Main Baba | Chavadi Baba | Utsava Baba | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | 58 X 31 | 35 X 18 | 20 X 4 |
| Centimeters | 145 X 77 | 153 X 31 | 87 X 45 |
Drop the robes at temple:
We request you to drop the robes 15 days before the scheduled date. Please drop the robes in the robe drop box provided in the Main hall along with the filled form. If the robes are not provided 15 days before the scheduled date, we will request you to reschedule the date. Exceptions will be provided only under excruciating circumstances.
To witness the Alankaram process or putting of robes on BABA please see instructions below:
During Kakad Aarti, the alankaram process starts around 7:10 A.M. Baba will wear the robe till 7.30 PM (approx) Robe change for Shej Aarti occurs around 7:30 P.M. Baba wears the robes that are offered for Shej arati till 6.55 AM next day.
We request you to understand that we cannot offer your robes as scheduled, in case of the following situations.
- If you are unable to provide the robes 15 days before the scheduled date, if they are unstitched.
- If the robes are not stitched as per the instructions provided in the Robes Form and the edges have not been hemmed neatly.
Please do not drop off the robes until you have scheduled a date and got confirmation.
For any further clarification, please call the helpline
408-909-1221 (Extn – 5) or
ssprobes@shirdisaiparivaar.org
Dates availability for offering
The link opens the calendar for offering robe 2 months in advance from the start of every month. For example, the dates for the month of September will open on July 1st.
Guidelines to book
- Only 1 Kakad per household(family) per month is allowed.
- Up to 2 Shej bookings per household(family) per month is allowed.
- Devotees can book a Thursday only if the devotee has not booked on a Thursday in the past 3 months (90 days).
To book a date using the link above
- Click on the link and select the date and time and answer a few required questions and click the confirmation button.
- You will receive an email (either confirmation or received request) and a text confirmation (if you have agreed to text message updates) as soon as you book.
- You will get automated reminders to drop off the robes 15 days and 7 days prior to your schedule. If you have already dropped the robes you may safely ignore these reminders.
- You will also receive a thank-you note after the event, along with a gentle reminder to collect the robes you offered within the next day, if you had opted to collect them. Otherwise, the robes will be moved to the donation box.
In case any devotee needs help with the booking using the link, please feel free to reach out to the Robes team via email or phone provided above.
