Shirdi Sai Baba : At the beginning of the New Year, Sai Baba offered a gold-diamond studded crown worth 80 lakhs

On the very first day of the New Year, that is, on January 1, 2026, Sai devotees Pradeep Mohanty and Mrs. Pratima Mohanty from Faridabad, Haryana, offered an extremely attractive and valuable gold-diamond studded crown at the Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan. The total estimated value of this crown is approximately 8 million rupees. This crown is particularly ornate, containing 585 grams of pure gold and approximately 153 carats of precious diamonds. This priceless donation was handed over to the Chief Executive Officer of the Sai Baba Sansthan, Gorakh Gadilkar. At the ceremony held at the Sai Baba Sansthan, the philanthropists were also honored. Pradeep Mohanty and Mrs. Pratima Mohanty were felicitated with a shawl and a statue of Sai. The attendees were mesmerized by the intricate beauty of the crown and the grandeur studded with diamonds and pearls.

The Sai Baba institution stated that this donation was made out of devotion, and at the beginning of the new year, such devotion provides an inspiring message for other devotees. The institution informed that every year many devotees offer their donations, gold, diamonds, and other valuable items at the feet of Sai Baba, but the crown offered on the first day of the new year has been particularly special for this year. According to the information provided by the Sai Baba institution, this crown will now be placed for display in Sai Baba's darshan hall, where visiting devotees can view it. Additionally, the institution clarified that special measures have been taken for the security and management of this crown.

Philanthropist Pradeep Mohanty told reporters, “Offering this crown at the feet of Sai Baba is a matter of great joy for our family. This has been done with devotion, and we hope it will also be inspiring for our young children.” On this occasion, senior officials of the Sai Baba institution, along with staff, devotees, and attendees, participated as witnesses to the sacred event of offering the crown. It was stated by the Sai Baba institution that such charitable acts enhance devotion, promote social responsibility, and give a positive message at the beginning of the new year. The crown offering event at the start of the year 2026 has been inspiring for devotees, and such religious activities will continue in the future.