About Sai Temple
Sai Temple Onderdijk - Sri Sai Mandiram,
Our Sai Temple, also called Sri Sai Mandiram, is a homely temple in size and decoration. ‘Sai’ means Mother and you are sure to feel the loving and caring atmosphere of our Sai Temple take you in like a warm embrace. You might think this is just another spiritual place where people gather to pray and listen to long boring speeches but we can assure you, this temple is by no means boring!
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Shiva (the destroyer of ignorance) and the Guru (bringer of true knowledge) 'reside' in this place, creating a special synergy that enables personal development (Sadhana in Sanskrit) possible for the visitor. It is a place where people meet regardless of background or religion.
What to expect there, you may wonder!
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We sing devotional songs (Bhajans) and Mantras with each other.
You can also attend an ancient ritual, 'Rudrabishekam', in which Bas (Kannaiah) recites verses
in Sanskrit. This ritual can be considered as a guided meditation with additional effect that positive energy is released by vibration. It helps you to quiet your mind, which many people need.
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That is why it is not surprising that some visitors go home quietly after the ritual, having attained a state of tranquillity in their hearts and minds. Yet, there are others who continue to drink coffee or tea in the coffee area in front of the temple afterwards.
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Spontaneously 'Sathsang' can arise. We talk about 'Sathsang' as the conversations that take place personally or in the group where discussions can go just a little bit deeper, apart from just socializing.
In this way, we can support and stimulate each other on the path of spiritual development.
The temple is open daily for people who seek silence.