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Incense for Sai Baba Puja

Sai Baba of Shirdi is revered by Hindus and Muslims alike. His devotees gather on Thursdays for aarti, bhajans and the reading of the Sai Satcharitra.

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Which incense is offered to Sai Baba?

Sandalwood, rose and kesar chandan are popular for Sai Baba's puja, offered with flowers, a lamp and sweets; Shirdi's tradition also centres on the dhuni, the sacred fire, and its udi (ash). Thursdays are Sai Baba's day.

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Traditional offerings to Sai Baba

  • Flowers and garlands.
  • A lamp and incense at the aarti.
  • Sweets, khichdi or fruit.
  • Udi from the dhuni at Dwarkamai.

Special days

Thursdays, Guru Purnima, Ram Navami and Vijayadashami, the day of his samadhi.

A simple Sai Baba puja

  1. 1Light the lamp before Baba's image.
  2. 2Light sandalwood or rose incense and offer flowers.
  3. 3Sing the aarti or read a chapter of the Sai Satcharitra.

Frequently asked questions

Which day is for Sai Baba?

Thursday.

What is udi?

Sacred ash from the dhuni, the fire Sai Baba kept burning at Dwarkamai in Shirdi.

Which incense suits Sai Baba aarti?

Sandalwood and rose are popular; follow your own practice.

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