Celebrations

Festivals & Gatherings

Thursday is the heart of our weekly rhythm at Shri Sai Baba Temple. Annual observances such as Guru Purnima, Ram Navami, and Vijayadashami are described here in general terms - confirm dates with the office before travel.

Weekly · Thursday

Thursday - Sai Baba’s day in Bellandur

Many devotees across Bengaluru’s IT corridor visit on Thursday for Dhoopaarathi, bhajans, parayanam, and fellowship. Evenings are especially full; mornings remain peaceful for quiet darshan.

Plan ahead: Arrive before 6:30 PM for Dhoopaarathi. Street parking fills quickly - see crowd guidance below and Thursday timings notes.

Weekly

Thursday evening satsang

Extended darshan, collective chanting, and fellowship after the day’s work - the weekly gathering that anchors our Bellandur community.

Every Thursday, from 6:30 PM onward · Confirm with office

Special

Thursday special pooja

Enhanced Thursday programme with special pooja and sponsors - book through the sevas page.

By arrangement · Indicative rate on sevas page

Community

Thursday Annadanam

Many families stay for a simple meal after evening darshan when volunteers and sponsors make it possible. See Annadanam to volunteer or sponsor.

When offered · Not every week guaranteed

Annual observances

Guru Purnima, Ram Navami & Vijayadashami

These festivals are observed with special darshan, bhajans, and prasadam when the committee finalises the lunar calendar dates. Programmes below are general - not a fixed annual timetable.

Observance

Guru Purnima

Honouring the guru with gratitude, special darshan, and devotional programmes. A day to reflect on Sai Baba’s teachings of shraddha (faith) and saburi (patience).

Full moon in Ashadha · Date confirmed annually by office

Observance

Ram Navami

Celebrating Lord Rama’s birth with extended darshan, bhajans, and community meals where volunteers are available.

Chaitra month · Date confirmed annually by office

Observance

Vijayadashami

A day of victory and blessings - visit for festival pooja, darshan, and fellowship with neighbouring families.

Ashwin month · Date confirmed annually by office

Visiting

Crowd & festival-day guidance

  • Allow extra travel time on Thursday evenings and major observances - ORR and Bellandur traffic can delay arrival.
  • Street parking is limited; carpool or drop-off where possible and follow volunteer directions.
  • Queues for darshan may be longer; remain patient and keep voices low in the sanctum area.
  • Footwear, photography, and prasadam rules may be stricter on festival days - watch for signage.
  • Elders and families with children may use quieter side areas when volunteers designate them.
  • Annadanam and prasadam distribution depend on sponsor availability - not guaranteed every festival.

For accessibility and quiet visiting hours, see visit and timings.

Questions about dates or programmes?

Contact the temple office for the latest festival schedule, special pooja bookings, and volunteer opportunities.

Contact the temple Plan your visit

109 Margosa Ave, Green Glen Layout, Bellandur · saibaba.bellandur@gmail.com