“ ALL ABOUT SHIRDI "

Shirdi is a small town located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. It is a famous pilgrimage center of India and is the home of the renowned saint Sai Baba. The village is a big site for the devotees. Pilgrims from all over the world come to visit the Samadhi of Shirdi Sai Baba.

Shirdi Located 256 km away from Mumbai, Shirdi is a small town that falls under the jurisdiction of Shirdi Nagar Panchayat, located in Ahmednagar District in the state of Maharashtra. It is located on the Ahmednagar to Manmad State Highway Number 10. Shirdi is well-known as the popular pilgrimage destination as the shrine of the late 19th century guru Sai Baba is situated here in Shirdi.

Shirdi is a town and falls under the jurisdiction of municipal council popularly known as Shirdi Nagar Panchayat, loc

“HOW TO REACH SHIRDI"

By Air

The nearest airports to Shirdi are in Aurangabad (113 km) and Mumbai (248 km). The Mumbai airport has both domestic and international flights to all major cities in the world. Daily taxi and bus services are available to reach Shirdi from the airport.

By Rail

Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station is a newly constructed station in Shirdi and is currently operational with trains operating to selected cities in India. Other stations near Shirdi that are used for connecting to major cities in India are Manmad Junction (57 km) and Kopargaon railway station (17 km). From theses two stations regular bus and taxi services can be hired to reach Shirdi. Trains to Shirdi.

By Road

Shirdi is well connected to adjacent cities and districts by state owned buses, private deluxe and semi deluxe buses. Taxis, mini-vans and cabs can also be hired to reach here. Distance to Shirdi - From Manmad 55 km, From Nashik 83 km, From Aurangabad 107 km, From Pune 185 km, From Mumbai 248 km.

“ PLACES TO SEE IN SHIRDI "

Shirdi is visited by thousands of Sai Baba devotees every year. After finishing the Darshan the tourists and devotees desire to gather a few holy items which they can take with them as souvenirs from the shops at Shirdi.These items posses a positive feeling and a holy feel that connects them with Shirdi and Sai Baba.

Samadhi Mandir

Sai Baba's Samadhi Mandir is the place where Sacred Body of Baba is resting in Samadhi. The articles handled by Baba are preserved & displayed here

Dwarkamayee Masjid

Dwarkamayee Masjid,This was Baba's abode (located within the Samadhi Mandir Complex) continuously for sixty years till He took Samadhi.

Chavadi

Chavadi. Shirdi, Maharashtra.The Chavadi Mandir was originally a place wherein taxes were collected, village records kept and visiting officials put up

Gurusthan

Gurusthan. Shirdi, Maharashtra. A must visit pilgrimage site of Shirdi, Gurusthan (place of the Guru) is the place where Sai Baba spent most of his time

Khandoba Temple

The Khandoba Temple is among the thirteen main temples of Khandoba. It is said that the temple priest Mhalsapati spotted Sai Baba in front of the temple and was welcomed.

Lendibagh

Lendibagh ,The beautiful garden is situated at Shirdi-Manmade State highway. Sai Baba used to spend a lot of his time here watering the plants daily.

Dixit Wada Museum

Dixit Wada museum offers visitors an interesting insights into his simple and pious life.Showcasing some of Sai Baba's personal belongings.

Thursday Palki Procession

Thursday Palki Procession Shirdi, In the days when Shri Sai Baba was physically living in Dwarkamai Masjid.Thursday Palki Procession is one of the best tourist place in Shirdi.

Shopping at Shirdi

There are several attractive shops near the temple complex, which sell Sai Baba pictures, figurines and a lot more things which attract many customers and devotees. The book shops sell many books related to Sai Baba, along with the English and other language version of Sai Charitra. Sai Baba mementos are also available here.The Shirdi Sansthan has many shops which sell clothes and other varied items which are offered by pilgrims at the Samadhi temple of Sai Baba. The items from these shops present a feeling of sacredness. While shopping in Shirdi, the tourists and devotees are attracted by a variety of pictures of Sai Baba. These pictures draw lots of attention from people as they posses a divine feel of the Sai Baba." Shirdi Tour Operators in Mumbai,Book Hotels in Shirdi Temple, Shirdi Hotels Online and Tour Packages for Shirdi with Mumbaitourguru.com