

Other places to see in ShirdiĪpart from the main temple, there are a number of other places that the spiritual traveller goes to.


The darshan is quick as devotees are ushered out with speed, to accommodate everyone. There are long lines to get in so one is advised to go on time. This is one of the highlights of the temple and many time their trip to the city to see this.ĭevotees start coming in at 4am. There is a Palanquin program that is arranged on every Thursday at 9.15pm.

Even though the origins of his birth and early years are unclear, his staying in Shirdi for 3 years and returning after a year’s disappearance in 1858 marks an important period and year. The saint was known to preform miracles and spread teachings about ‘One God.’īelieved to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, Sai Baba is the only reason why spiritual travellers come Shirdi town in Maharashtra. Thousands travel to the city each day to pay homage to the Sufi saint and seek blessings. It is the former home to the spiritual guru, Sai Baba, whose mark is still imprinted with a Samadhi Mandir here. Shirdi lies northeast of Mumbai, less than 300km away and is well connected to other major Maharashtrian cities. Located in Maharashtra, Shirdi is an unassuming town with a fascinating lineage that makes it a world famous city.
