Shirdi is home to one of Maharashtra’s most revered saint, Sai Baba. Sai baba is also known as “Child of God”, as he preached tolerance towards all religions and the message of universal brotherhood. Shirdi is located approximately 296 km from Mumbai and is called the “Land of Sai”. Shirdi is far famed for the vast temple complex dedicated to Sai Baba. Devotees start queuing up in the early hours of dawn to catch a glimpse and seek the blessings of the life-size statue of Sai Baba. Thursday is auspicious for the pujas and darshan of the Sai Baba statue.
Helicopter services are available to Shirdi. The helipad is owned by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust and on approval by the Trust the helipads can land here. Shirdi now has a new railway station called “Sainagar Shirdi”, which became operational in March 2009. With greenery all around, the entire town of Shirdi wears a beautiful look.
The summer season usually last from mid-March to June and can be quite unpredictable. During this time, the maximum temperature in Shirdi may rise to as high as 40 degree Celsius, especially in the month of May. Monsoon from June till August and September, and is quite pleasant.
The winters in Shirdi starts from the month of October-November and lasts till February. During this time, the temperature may go down to as low as 7 degree Celsius. The winters are the best period to visit Shirdi.
Places to Visit:
- Khandoba Mandir
- Gurusthan Mandir
- Sai Baba's Samadhi Mandir
- Dwarkamai (Masjid)
- Chawdi Mandir
- Lendi Baug
- Shani Mandir
- Narsimha Mandir
- Changdev Maharaj Samadhi
- Sakori Ashram
There are other places of interest that devotees can visit as well including Dwarkamani Mosque where the Baba meditated and slept on alternate nights. Near the mosque, in a corridor is the Dhuni or eternal flame that burns day and night. The Samadhis of Shri Tatya Patil Kote, Shri Bhau Maharaj Kumbhar, Shri V.Padmanabha Iyer, Shri Nanawali & Shri Abdul Baba who were ardent Bhaktas closely associated with Shri Sai Baba during His life time are located in Sansthan premises near lendhi Baug.
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