The temple is maintained by the All India Sai Baba Samaj and was founded by Sri Narasimha Swamy in 1952. The temple was built with the help of a rich merchant. Narasimha Swamy was an ardent devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba who initially worshipped a small picture of the great saint under a tamarind tree. Narasimha Swamiji founded the All India Sai Samaj in 1940 and traveled throughout the country to spread the teachings of the great saint Shridi Sai Baba. A spiritual leader, Shirdi Sai Baba motivated people to read holy books and lead an ordinary life.

It is said that Sai Baba was an incarnation of Lord Shiva or Lord Dattatreya. He was considered a great saint by both the Hindus and the Muslims. Narasimha Swamiji started worshipping Shirdi Sai Baba in a house in Nanjunda Rao Colony in Mylapore. With the support of his friend J.D. Pannalal he then constructed the present-day temple.
 

Pilgrims and devotees would be in awe of the temple after watching the beautiful idol of Shridi Sai Baba sitting on a silver throne in the sanctum sanctorum. The golden arch above the idol makes the shrine more viewable. Above the Garba Griha, hangs the majestic picture of Sai Baba. Lord Rama and Lord Krishna also have their shrines there. It also houses the tomb of Narasimha Swamiji.

There is one more interesting feature of the sacred complex that it still has the light lit by Shirdi Sai Baba himself. It is worshipped by the people visiting thereby doing Agni Pooja. There is a large hall where people can sit and do meditation.
 

• Sri Sai Baba Temple is a peaceful destination for people who want to meditate and clear their minds. 
• Irrespective of one’s religion, anybody can come there, and enjoy their time. 
• The sacred shrine is open to people of all faiths and religions. 
• The holy book of the Quran is read every week on Thursday at 4:30 PM. 
• Bhajans and Annadhanam pull in a huge crowd which is also held every Thursday.
• Navratri is celebrated every year. 
• Special celebrations are held on Sai Baba’s birthday and the birth Anniversary of Sri Narsimha Swamiji is held on August 21 annually. 
• Guru Purnima is an essential and grand festival held annually.

• All the devotees visiting the temple must not touch the statue of Sai Baba. They can seek blessings and offer clothes, flowers, or anything offerable. 
• The temple also has flame lit which is a part of the Jyoti lit by Sai Baba in Shirdi.
• People from any religion can visit and do their prayers. Muslims and Christians can attend their readings from Bible and Quran on fixed days. 
• Around 1,000 people participate in the ritual of  Annadhanam on Thursdays.  Prasad is offered to devotees on other days.
• The temple has a spiritual ambiance that rejuvenates people.
   

The Sai Baba temple can be visited at any time during the year. Although people visit Chennai mostly from November to February, they can avoid the heat of Chennai. November to February are cool months of Chennai, however, you still might feel the warmth, but it won't be very much. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in Chennai is a must-visit as it explores the sublime serenity and brings the blessings of the saint Sai Baba.

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• An interesting feature of the sacred complex is that it has the light lit by Shirdi Sai Baba himself. 
• It is worshipped by the devotees and pilgrims by doing Agni Pooja. There is a large hall where people can sit and do meditation.
• The temple invites people from all religions. 
• The place is an abode of calmness and peace.