Sainath Nethula - President

Ed Qual: B.Tech (Chemical Engineering); MBA.

Worked as a Factory Manager at Bakelite Hylam Ltd in Hyderabad India before migrating to NZ in 1996. At present working in education sector.

Ardent devotee of Shri Shirdi Saibaba. Founder member of Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan of NZ. Serving the Sansthan since its inception as a President.

 
 
Venkateswarlu Kodali - Vice-President

Venkateswarlu has been associated with Sansthan activities since 2003. He graduated from JNTU college in India with an Electrical & Electronics Engineering degree. He worked as a Senior Manager in a Steel industry . Before migrating to NZ he worked as an industry promotion officer in India in Ministry of Industries, Govt of INDIA .

Currently working in Biotec Solutions as a Manager looking after Pharmaceutical machinery

 
 
Bhaskara Reddy Duvvuru - Secretary

Bhaskara Reddy Duvvuru M.Sc. (Agriculture) 

Hails from Hyderabad, AP, India. Worked as Agricultural officer, Bank of Baroda for 8 years and Export Manager, International Business Division, ITC Ltd for 10 years before migrating to New Zealand in 2001. Worked with ASB bank for 2 years in Auckland before moving to New Jersey, USA to associate with retail business for 5 years. Moved back to New Zealand and Franchisee for Bakers Delight, Pt Chevalier for 4 years.

Founder Secretary and Past President of the Sansthan. Instrumental in introducing innovative schemes like Donate a Brick, Automatic Payment Scheme that brought in substantial donations.

 
Murgesh Ramnathan - Treasurer

 

 

 

 

Members of Committee

Balachander Shingade - EC Member

 

 

 

 
Nalinikanth Thadugoni - EC Member

Nalinikanth Thadugoni MBA (Marketing)

Nalin completed his Master of Business Administration at Osmania University in 2005 and then moved to NZ in 2006 as a student. He is with Sai Baba Sansthan as a Baba Sevak since 2007. At the moment he is working at AA.

 

 
Rama Rao Kadali - EC Member

 

 

 

 
Rashmi Patel - EC Member

Born and brought up in Fiji. Worked for Bank of New Zealand (4 years) and Bank of Baroda (12 years) in FIJI before migrating to New Zealand in 1988.

Worked as a business advisor and insurance consultant before owning a franchised bulk Food Business ( BINN INN - 1992 to 2001).

Was self-employed as a business and financial consultant since 2002 before joining Patel & Associated Limited as a Administration Manager in 2010.

Past member of service organization such as APEX CLUB and JCI International (JAYCEESA). Also served on many sports, cultural and service organizations in Fiji and New Zealand and was the Treasurer of Fiji Lawn Tennis Association and Presidents of Nadi Sports Club and Fiji Gujarati Sports Association.

Served as an elected Town councialor in Nadi Town.

Had the opportunity to serve as a member of the Finance committee before the construction of the temple and was the chairman of the Temple committee.

Presently serving the Sansthan as an EC member since 2013.

 
Shanthi Josula - EC Member

I come from a family full of Sai Baba Devotees. I am a qualified Accountant and worked with Central Government Department in India before migrating to New Zealand in 1996.

I have been holding various portfolios in senior finance roles and been blessed by Baba to assume as Chief Financial Officer in Telco industry since last six years. I strongly believe in Baba's preachings and try my best to follow in real life.

 

 
Surendra Narayanappa - EC Member

 

 

 

 
Uma Devi Rao - EC Member

Associated with the Sansthan for about 12years, Born in Fiji lived in India from 1977. Qualifications done in Coimbatore South India.

Working in New Zealand as a Credit Controller in the finance department.

Believe in Babas Teachings and enjoy doing Seva in the temple.

 

 
Venkatram Reddy Dyavadi - EC Member

 

 

 

 
Ravi Pondicherry - EC Member

Ravi Pondicherry Bcom., LLB : Born and brought up in Hyderabad, AP India. Worked for Indian Railways befoe migrating to New Zealand in 2001. Represented Indian Railways Cricket Team in Ranji Trophy. Qulified Coach with National Institute of Sports in Cricket and Level Coach in New Zealand, Coaching youngsters in New Zealand. Presently working in Rail Industry. Associated with Sai Sansthan since 2002 and member of EC few times earlier serving BABA

 
Ravi Vemulapalli - EC Member

Devotee Of SaiBaba,

Looking After The Sanstan Book Stall For The Last 6 Years.

Graduate Of Pharmacy,

Employed In M/S Douglas Manufacturing LTD, Auckland.

 
Shivani Arora - EC Member

Shivani Arora by profession a teacher moved from Bahrain to New Zealand in 2000. At that time, Shivani experienced a change in career and now runs a couple of Nandos restaurants in Hamilton and Chaska Punjab Da in Epsom, Auckland.

Shivani was introduced to the Sansthan in 2001 and has ever since been a Sai Sevak. Shivani willingly shares her love for Sai Baba by actively contributing in the Sansthan and hopes to continue this into the future.

 
 

Special General Meeting

Upcoming Events

Temple Timings

Monday to Friday

  • 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday

  • 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Aarti Timings

  • 7:00 AM - Kakad Aarti
  • 8:00 AM - Abhishek for BABA, Lord Shiva and Navagrahas followed by Aarti for all deities
  • 12:00 Noon -Madhyana Aarti
  • 5:45 PM - Aarti for all deities
  • 6:00 PM - Dhoop Aarti
  • 8:30 PM - Shej Aarti

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