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The Yoga of Service (seva)

"Service to the Temple is Service to the Self."
 

Seva is a vital part of our spiritual practice. It is not just about helping the temple run; it is a tool to dissolve the ego and open the heart. We invite you to join our community of volunteers in one of the following ways.

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Abhishek & Puja (Ritual Assistance)

Assist our priest in the sacred daily rituals. This is a unique opportunity to be close to the Divine form and participate directly in the worship. 

 

What You Will Do:

  • Preparation: Prepare the Abhishek (holy bath) materials.

  • Assistance: Help during the daily
    - Sai Baba Abhishek: 10 AM - Noon Daily
    - Hanuman Puja: 10 AM Saturdays 
    - Durga Mata Abhishek (women only): 10 AM Saturday.

  • Decoration: Assist in garlanding the deities and setting up the altar for Arti. 

Spiritual Benefit: Direct immersion in the mantras and vibrations of the inner sanctum.

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Karma Yoga (Temple Maintenance)

In the Sai tradition, cleaning the temple is considered the highest form of worship. It is a grounding practice that clears the mind while clearing the space. 

 

What You Will Do:

  • Sanctuary Care: Sweeping and washing the temple floors to maintain a pristine vibration.

  • Diya Seva: Cleaning and preparing the diyas (oil lamps).

  • Grounds Keeping: Gardening and maintaining the entrance areas. 
     

Spiritual Benefit: This service grounds your energy and prepares the space for thousands of devotees.

Visit us at our location or reach out to us via email or phone. Your participation and contributions help us serve the community. We are a 501.C.3 non-profit Org. #46-2737668

 

Opening Hours: Daily 10am-12:30pm,​​ Daily Evening: 6pm-7:30pm

 

Morning Abhishek: 10am - Noon | Morning Aarti: 12:00 PM 

 

Address:  6020 Melvin Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 91356, United States

©2026 by Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Los Angeles, CA, USA. All rights reserved.

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