Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra

 Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra

Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Saibaba's home is Shirdi, 122 km from Nashik in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. It lies on the banks of River Narmada. Shirdi is known as the "City of Saints". In addition to being a pilgrimage site, it is also famous for its temples and mosques built by Sai Baba (also known as Swami). Many places in Shri Sai Baba Temple Shirdi attract people from all over India and abroad. These include Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai Mosque, Gurusthan Mandir – the birthplace of Sai Baba (Swami) at Lendi Baug Garden & Museum Chavadi Maruti Temple Khandoba Temple & Nand Deep / Chavadi Deep Gaseous bodies are luminous

Samadhi Mandir

It is believed that Sai Baba came to Shirdi in 1858 and spent 60 years of his life here until he attained salvation in 1918. Sai Baba is popularly known as the 'child of God, as he always preaches the message of universal brotherhood.

Attractions Near Shirdi

1 . Dwarkamai Mosque

Dwarkamai Mosque

The mosque was built in the year 1873 by residents of Shirdi and is located near the Samadhi Mandir. It has been a focal point for many people who visit Shirdi on pilgrimage, as it houses a beautiful mausoleum to Sai Baba.

2. Gurusthan Mandir - Sai Baba's birthplace

Gurusthan Mandir 

The Gurusthan Mandir is a small temple that was built over the original hut. It has a small garden and gravestones for Sai Baba's mother Rahimatbai, who died when he was two years old. A large tree grows on top of this site and is believed to be sacred by many people in Shirdi because it has been there since their childhoods.

3. Lendi Baug Garden and Museum

Lendi Baug 

Lendi Baug is a beautiful garden that can be visited on foot or by car. It has many trees, plants, and flowers, which help you to relax after walking through the park. You will also find a museum there where you can learn about Sai Baba's life and teachings as well as his contribution to society.

4. Chavadi

Chavadi

Chavadi is a small temple located near the Samadhi Mandir. It's a place where devotees come to pay their respects to Sai Baba, who was born in Shirdi on August 23rd, 1896. The small idol of Sai Baba sits inside an elaborately designed shrine with bright red walls that are covered in intricate carvings depicting different scenes from his life story.

Best Time To Visit SaiBaba's Temple?



Almost all the festivals related to Lord Vishnu and other Hindu festivals are celebrated with joy in the temple. However, the three main festivals are Ram Navami (March or April), Vijayadashami (September), and Guru Poornima (July).

Many events, cultural festivals, special rituals, and others are celebrated in the temple
If you want to visit and enjoy the temple without the crowds, it is best to visit on Wednesdays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Especially from 12 noon to the evening there will be few people in the temple. If you are visiting for a special ritual or auspicious day, visit on Wednesday night or Thursday.
On Thursdays, his photograph is taken from the temple in a palanquin around town with devotees praying to the photograph and the procession returns to the temple.

When it comes to climate, the place is hot and humid in summers and inauspicious for tourism in monsoons. So winter is the best time to visit the temple. Winter starts in early October and ends in March.

How to Reach Shirdi Temple?

  • By Air :

The nearest airport to Shirdi by air is Sri Saibaba Airport, 15 km from the temple. You can come to Shirdi from Delhi, Indore, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Vijayawada.
You can get many buses and cabs to reach the temple from the airport.

  • By Train :

The nearest railway station to Shirdi Mandir is Shirdi, which is connected to many major cities of the country including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and others.

  • By Road : 

There are regular bus services to Shirdi. Buses are available from many major cities at very reasonable rates. You can also take a shared taxi or cab.

Hotels Near Shirdi Temple

There are numerous hotels, guesthouses, and lodges around the Shirdi temple. There are also some rooms to stay in the temple. Accommodation must be arranged at least one month before your visit. An AC room in the temple complex costs INR 900 and a non-AC room costs INR 200.

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