Maharashtra · Pilgrimage Guide

Shirdi — Sai Baba kshetra.

Shirdi, in Ahmednagar district, is where Sai Baba lived and is sanctified by his samadhi. The Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir is open year-round and is a major centre for seva, prasadam and aarti.

Highlights

Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir — the principal shrine
Dwarkamai Mosque — where Baba lived and gave dhuni
Chavadi — where Baba slept on alternate nights
Khandoba Mandir — where Baba was first welcomed

Principal temples in Shirdi

Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir

Five daily aartis — Kakad, Madhyan, Dhuparti, Shej, plus morning bath

Dwarkamai

Houses the eternal dhuni lit by Baba

Chavadi

Procession every Thursday night

Best time to visit

October–March; Guru Purnima, Ram Navami and Dussehra are major festivals

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