Offerings worth about Rs 23.29 crore came in Shirdi on the occasion of New Year. In this, foreign currency, gold, silver and diamonds were donated by the devotees. This information was given by the Chief Executive Officer of the institute, Goraksh Gadilkar (IPS).

Shagadilkar told that during the Christmas holidays, farewell to the year and welcome of the new year, a total of Rs 22 crore 02 lakh 61 thousand 006 cash was collected from the donation box, Rs 3 crore 22 lakh 43 thousand 388 through the donation counter, P.R. Donations of Rs 2 crore 42 lakh 60 thousand were received through toll pass, Rs 10 crore 18 lakh 86 thousand 955 through debit credit card, online donation, cheque/DD and money order and Rs 16 lakh 83 thousand 673 through foreign currency from different 26 countries.

Also, gold worth Rs 36,38,610 (293.910 grams) and silver worth Rs 9,49,741 (05 kg 983 grams) were donated. Also, on the first day of the New Year, a gold-diamond crown weighing 655 grams with an attractive Nakshikam was offered at the feet of Sri Sai Baba. The estimated value of the crown is around Rs 80 lakh and it consists of around 585 grams of pure gold and around 153 carats of precious diamonds.

6 lakh devotees ate prasad food

In this way, the institute has received a total donation of approximately Rs 23 crore 29,23,373 from various sources. Also, during this period, more than 06 lakh Sai devotees availed free Prasad food at Sri Sai Prasadalaya. Whereas more than 1 lakh 09 thousand Sai devotees have taken advantage of the food packets.

More than 7 lakh packets of Laddoo Prasad distributed

Along with this, 7 lakh 67 thousand 444 Laddu Prasad packets have been sold and Rs 02 crore 30 lakh 23 thousand 320 have been received. Along with this, 5 lakh 76 thousand 400 Sai devotees have availed the benefit of free Bundi Prasad packet.

Donation will be used here

Gadilkar told that the donations received by Shri Saibaba Sansthan are being used for Shri Saibaba Hospital and Shri Sainath Hospital, free food in Shri Sai Prasadalaya, various educational institutions of the Sansthan, charity for out-patients, various activities being started for the convenience of Sai devotees and various social works.

Suniel Shetty on Hera Pheri 3: Actor Sunil Shetty reached the temple of Sai Baba in Shirdi, Mumbai on Monday, where he visited and told that he has special reverence in Baba. Apart from this, he also talked about Hindi language and upcoming film ‘Hera Pheri 3’.

Sunil praised the temple administration

Praising the temple administration, the actor said, “I am happy that the system of temples has improved today. If I go anywhere, it is very good to see the management. Devotees have started getting a lot of facilities now. I always used to come to Baba’s temple, but after a long gap, I have come to the temple. Baba has special reverence in Baba. I have never asked for something from Baba, I just want to be happy and healthy.”

The actor said, “It is all Baba’s grace that even today people are able to relate with that character by looking at the old films. Fans give so much respect. All this is the love of the audience and the blessings of God.”

Sunil gave special hint with the film Hera Pheri 3

On the upcoming film ‘Heraferi 3’, the actor hinted that the audience will enjoy the film again. The comedy-rich film is going to be seen with the family, which will be liked by everyone with the elders.

The actor jokingly said, “I will now talk about the film on the day of release.”

Along with this, he also spoke on OTT and film. Shetty called OTT ‘children’, giving and giving the cinemas as ‘Papa’. He told, “Many OTT platforms have come and this is a good thing. Actually, the cinema halls are ‘Papa’ and OTT is their ‘children’. Children are good for father. They only support.

The actor told that if something is needed in something, then it should be started by itself.

This is said about Pakistani actors

He also reacted to the ban on Pakistani actors. The actor said, “Relationships are always up and down. Talking about Pahalgam, I believe that there should be definitely a ban. Until the atmosphere is correct. The matter is not only of art. Politics, sports and entertainment will have to understand this.”