Shailaja “Maa” Shinde–Gaikwad Patil (80), the founder president of Shri Saibhakt Laxmibai Shinde Trust, passed away peacefully due to age-related ailments on Friday, August 1, 2026, at 7:15 p.m.
Her demise has cast a profound sense of grief over the Shinde–Gaikwad Patil family and the global Sai devotee community.
Published – August 07, 2026 10:15 pm IST
