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Kids Drawing Competition – Feb 16th ’25

Information about the event

  • Drawing competition is open to children from Kindergarten to 5th Grade and will be conducted at the temple library.
  • The theme for the contest is drawing/painting that relates to Shirdi Sai Temple of Atlanta.
  • Tables, chairs, and drawing paper (11×14) will be provided by the Temple.
  • Participants are required to bring their own crayons, watercolors, and a clipboard.
  • During the conduct of the competition no other persons, except members from the organizing team are allowed to be with students.
  • All participants will receive certificates, and trophies will be awarded to the winners.

Competition Schedule

DayTimeEvent
Sun, Feb 9th ’25Last day to sign up for the competition *
Sun, Feb 16th ’2510:00 AM – 11:00 AMDrawing competition for
Level 1 – Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
Sun, Feb 16th ’2512:30 PM – 2:00 PMDrawing competition for
Level 2 – 3rd Grade to 5th Grade

Note: Registration may be closed prior to the last day if submissions reach the capacity.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Please read the following Terms & Conditions carefully. If you register, we assume you agree to them.

  • All competitions are held in the Shirdi Sai Temple Library Hall. There is NO admission fee for this event.
  • Limited slots are available for each competition, to participate you must complete the registration.
  • Competitions are being organized by NASSTA Executive Committee (EC) team. All rights are reserved by EC team. In case of any dispute, NASSTA EC team’s decision is final.
  • Registered participants will be informed of the organizer’s decisions through email or website only.
  • All expenses related to participation, travel, lodging and boarding are borne by the participants and organizers are NOT responsible for any of the above mentioned expenses.

Competition Results

LevelEvent
Level 1 – Kindergarten to 2nd GradeTo be announced
Level 2 – 3rd Grade to 5th GradeTo be announced

Kids Singing Competition – Feb 22nd – Mar 8th ’25

Information about the event

  • The singing competition is open to children in the age group 9-14 years and will be conducted in 3 rounds (audition, semi-finals and finals) at the temple library.
  • Age Categories:
    • Child (6 to 9 years)
    • Junior (10 to 14 years)
  • Participants can choose to sing any devotional song from any Indian language.
  • Total length of the song should not exceed 2-3 minutes.
  • Please note that the judges can stop at anytime during the performance, as they can assess the child’s capability within a reasonable amount of time.
  • Participants will have to avoid indecent or obscene lyrics.
  • Karaoke tracks should NOT be used for Audition round. Only tambura or some form of drone for Sruti can be used.
  • Judging will be based on Sruthi, Laya and Diction. A select number of participants in each category will advance to the Semi-Final round.
  • This round is for those promoted through the selection process.
  • Further details will be communicated by email to the participants promoted to the next round.
  • The judges will score the this round entries using the same criteria as the audition round.
  • More emphasis will be given to expression, complexity of the song and the ease with which the singer is
  • Selected number of participants in each category will be promoted to the final Round.
  • Further information will be sent to the finalists. A winner will be selected from each of the categories.

All participants will receive certificates, and trophies to the winners.

Competition Schedule

DayTimeEvent
Sat, Feb 15th ’25Last day to sign up for the competition *
Sat, Feb 22nd ’259:00 AM – 1:00 PMAudition Round
Sat, Mar 1st ’259:00 AM – 1::00 PMSemi-final Round
Sat, Mar 8th ’259:00 AM – 1::00 PMFinal Round

Note: Registration may be closed prior to the last day if submissions reach the capacity.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Please read the following Terms & Conditions carefully. If you register, we assume you agree to them.

  • All competitions are held in the Shirdi Sai Temple Library Hall. There is NO admission fee for this event.
  • Limited slots are available for each competition, to participate you must complete the registration.
  • Competitions are being organized by NASSTA Executive Committee (EC) team. All rights are reserved by EC team. In case of any dispute, NASSTA EC team’s decision is final.
  • Participants must be between 6 and 14 years as of January 1st, 2025.
  • Registered participants will be informed of the organizer’s decisions through email or website only.
  • Under any circumstances if the participant cannot attend the finals, he/she will be disqualified from the competition.
  • All expenses related to participation, travel, lodging and boarding are borne by the participants and organizers are NOT responsible for any of the above mentioned expenses.

Competition Results

LevelResults
AuditionsTo be announced
Semi-finalsTo be announced
FinalsTo be announced

Construction 2023-2024

With the divine blessing of Sai baba the North American Shirdi Sai Temple of Atlanta (NASSTA) has been serving the community since 2002. Temple is planning to add the following structures to not only improve the physical infrastructure but also enhance the spiritual and communal experience for devotees. It allows the temple to continue its mission of promoting the teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba, including love for all, forgiveness, charity, and inner peace, among others. This expansion reflects the dedication of the temple to its community and the preservation of Sai Baba’s legacy.

Yagasala  Dhuni • Meditation Hall • Canopy

Project Details & Online Sponsorships
Sponsorship Levels (offline)
Shama Karna Sponsorship (offline)

Upcoming Events

DateDayTimeEvent
01WedNew Year (Temple open all day)
04Sat7:00 PMSai Padhuka Pooja
11Sat3:00 PMSai Vratham
14TueSankranthi / Pongal (Temple open all day)
16Thu10:00 AMSri Lakshmi Ganapathi & Navagraha Havan
19Sun4:00 PMSai Bhajans
20MonMLK Day (Temple open all day)
25Sat3:00 PMSatyanarayana Vratham
DateDayTimeEvent
01Sat7:00 PMSai Padhuka Pooja
02SunVasantha Panchami
08Sat3:00 PMSai Vratham
09SunLast day to sign up for Kids Drawing Competition
15SatLast day to sign up for Kids Singing Competition
16Sun10:00 AM – 11:00 AMKids Drawing Competition (Level 1)
16Sun12:30 PM – 2:00 PMKids Drawing Competition (Level 2)
16Sun4:00 PMSai Bhajans
20Thu9:00 AMSri Lakshmi Ganapathi & Navagraha Havan
22Sat9:00 AM – 1:00 PMKids Singing Competition (Audition Round)
22Sat3:00 PMSatyanarayana Vratham
25TueMahashivarathri (Temple open all day)
25Tue7:00 PMShiva Parvathi Kalyanam
25Tue10:00 PMBhajans
DateDayTimeEvent
01Sat9:00 AM – 1:00 PMKids Singing Competition (Semi Final Round)
01Sat7:00 PMSai Padhuka Pooja
08SatKids Singing Competition (Final Round)
13ThuHoli / Holi Ka Dahan at 7 PM
14FriTemple opens at 6:30 AM due to Lunar Eclipse
14FriTemple Anniversary – Day 1
15SatTemple Anniversary – Day 2
16SunTemple Anniversary – Day 3
20Thu9:00 AMSri Lakshmi Ganapathi & Navagraha Havan
22Sat3:00 PMSatyanarayana Vratham
29Sat3:00 PMUgadhi / Gudipadwa (Temple Open All Day)

Weekend Events

DayTimeEventRegister
Sat7:30 AM – 9:00 AMYoga ClassesWalk-in
Sat9:00 AM – 10:00 AMHeartfulness MeditationWalk-in
Sat10:00 AM – 11:30 AMTutoring Classes
(new program)
Walk-in
Sat3:00 PM – 4:00 PMBhajan ClassesWalk-in
Sun7:30 AM – 9:00 AMYoga ClassesWalk-in
Sun4:30 PM – 6:00 PMSushumna Kriya Yoga Meditation
(new program)
Walk-in

 Temple is a non-profit organization depending solely on contributions made by devotees. All contributions are tax deductible (Tax ID: 58-2615661).

Please see Sponsorship page for details on ways you can support the temple.

Pooja Items

Donate the following at the temple:
Ghee, Honey(Costco or Sam’s), Whole Toor Dal, Powdered Jaggery, Unsalted Pista (without shells), Japarthi (mace), Saffron

Food Items

Donate the following for the kitchen:
Rice (Sona Masoori & Basmati), Chana Dal, Urad Dal, Peanuts, Vegetable Oil, Ghee and Cashews.

* Shradda & Saburi (Faith & Patience) *