shirdi Travel Guide, Places To Visit

Overview

How to Reach

Shirdi is located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. Shirdi is about 302 km from Mumbai and 205 km from Pune. The sacred abode of Shri Sai Baba at Shirdi is easily accessible from all the corners of India and even from all the major cities of the world. You can reach this pilgrim center by air, train and road, whichever medium that suits you.

How to Reach Shirdi by Airways: Shirdi has its own airport is connected by all the major towns of India other nearer airport to Shirdi are Aurangabad at a distance of 150kms, which is connected by all the major towns of India. You can also come to Mumbai by air and travel down to 296kms to reach Shirdi. Mumbai has both international and domestic airports that grant connectivity to the world. Also Pune is about 231kms from Shirdi.

How to Reach Shirdi by Railways: Shirdi has come up with a new railway station and Manmad Junction is the other nearest Railway station which is about 58kms from Shirdi. A number of trains from Mumbai and Delhi stop there.

How to Reach Shirdi by Road: Shirdi can be reached by taking a Bus from almost all major cities of Maharashtra. Shirdi is on the Ahmednagar-Manmad Highway, 250 km from Mumbai and MTDC runs buses from all major destinations.MTDC runs a bi-weekly round trip bus service to Shirdi from Mumbai. State Transport buses ply regularly from Mumbai, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Pune, and Kopargaon.

Driving Direction

Shirdi is a small village in the Ahmed Nagar district of Maharashtra, Western India. The small village in Maharashtra has located 100 Km from Nashik. This pilgrimage center is the abode of the famous Shirdi’s saint Sai Baba who lived in this region for 50 years. Today Shirdi is the bustling holy magnet that entices thousands of pilgrims from different corners of the world. Mumbai’s Chatrapati Shivaji airport is the nearest aerodrome to Shirdi. It is 305 Km away from Shirdi. It takes 3 to 4 hours to reach Shirdi if the travelers are coming by their own vehicles. Kopargaon railhead(12Km) and Manmad junction(52Km) are the nearest railheads to Shridi. The state highway 10(SH 10) is the major highway that links most of the cities to Shirdi. Kopargaon, Kanhegaon, Chitali, Puntamba, Belapur, Nagarsol and Yeola are some of the cities which share proximity with Shirdi.

Weather & Useful Facts

Weather | Climate: Dry

Summer: 40º C( April- May) | Monsoon: 20º C (June - August) | Winter: 7º C(December- January)

The weather and overall dry climate of Shirdi make it quite tolerable for the Sai Devotees to visit it any time of the year. Summers

During Summers Shirdi can be very hot and temperatures volatile. Temperatures beyond 40-degree centigrade are quite common during May- June. If you plan to visit during summer vacations, then take necessary precautions against heatstroke. Wear comfortable cotton clothing and drink plenty of water to keep the heat at bay.

Monsoons: Monsoon months June to August are the best time to visit Shirdi. In fact, Shirdi offers the most pleasant weather during monsoons only. The temperature is cooler and greenery all around making the Darshan relatively easy. Rainfall is scanty in Shirdi and never a thing like the whole city getting merged with a downpour. Slight drizzling makes the Darshan and participation in rituals an easy affair. Kiomoi recommends visiting Shirdi from June to August.

Winters: Winters are cold in Shirdi, during the last week of December to January the temperatures can drop to around 6 degrees centigrade

Useful Facts

Languages - Marathi, Hindi, and English | Best Time to Visit - June to August (Monsoons)

Special Day - Every Thursday

Attractions - Samadhi Mandir, Guru Sthan, Khandoba Temple, Dwarkamai, Chavadi.

Main Festivals - Ramnavami, Gurupurnima, Shirdi Vijayadashmi

Points to Remember while in Shirdi:

Shirdi attracts thousands of pilgrims every day. With such a large number of people at this small place, mostly ignorant of the place and culture of the region, the devotees must know some of the facts when they are in Shirdi.

Registration - Should be done positively. The registration centers are located at the bus stand.

Photography- Not allowed in the temple premises

Donations – Only in the temple - Take a receipt

Literature - About baba is available at book shops near Samadhi Mandir

Locker facility – Lockers are available around Bus stand

*Avoid - Guides and touts, Practitioners of black magic, People circulating chain letters, asking the receiver to send a certain number of copies of the letters to others

Do not wear expensive shoes. Shoe counters are very confusing.

*Entry Restriction - Ladies are not allowed in that part of Chavadi, where baba used to sleep

Attractions & Activities

Shirdi is a charming little town located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, India, and is one of the most honored religious spots in India. Shirdi is famous for the eminent sage Sai Baba, whose teaching cuts across all religions and beliefs, pilgrims from all faiths collect to get a sight of the Samadhi Idol. The entire town is dotted with a number of pilgrim spots. Some of the major tourist attractions in Shirdi include.

Khandoba Mandir: The Mandir is located near Shirsainath Hospital. It is said that Shri Sai baba stepped here in Shirdi at the foot of the banyan tree near Khandoba Temple to attend a marriage possession. The then Priest Mhalsapati greeted him by calling "Ya Sai". The temple is commemorated with a small shrine and Padukas (footwear) of Saibaba lay at its base

Gurusthan Mandir: Gurusthan is known as a place of guru. This place has its significance as it is said that Sai Baba spent most of his time here when he came to Shirdi. Also this place is supposed to be Baba`s Gurusthan. There is a portrait of baba on an elevated platform. A “Shivlinga” and Nandi are just in front of the portrait. The famous Margosa (Neem) tree is here. Devotees believe that burning incense here on Thursday & Friday cures their ailments and fulfills their wishes.

Sai Baba`s Samadhi Mandir: It is the place where Sacred Body of Baba is resting in Samadhi. The articles handled by Baba are preserved & displayed here in a special showroom. The Samadhi Mandir has an idol of Baba made up of Italian marble sitting relaxed on his throne that is made up of 90 kgs of gold. Above the statue is an open, silver umbrella. The first floor of the temple has pictures depicting the life of the saint. The temple opens at 5 AM with morning prayers and closes down at 10 PM with night prayers. Only on three occasions, the temple is kept open overnight i.e. on Gurupurnima, Dussera, and Ramnavami. Every Thursday and on each festival, a Palakhi with Baba`s photo is taken out of the temple.

Dwarkamai (Masjid): Dwarkamai is a mosque where Sai Baba lived till his death. The Shila (Stone) on which Baba used to sit is located nearby. Also Sacred Fire (Dhuni) lit by Baba is ever burning here. Baba used to give Sacred Udi (Ash) to the devotees to solve their problems in life. Udi distributed to the devotees now is only from this Dhuni. The main attraction of the site is the oil paintings of the Sai, ko Lamba, water pot and the grinding stone associated with Sai Baba.

Chavadi Mandir: Chavadi means the village office. On every alternate day, Baba used to halt & sleep here. Now also on every Thursday Palakhi procession of Baba`s Photo, Holy Padukas & Satka is taken to this place between 9.15 p.m. & 10.00 p.m. The Chavadi is divided into two parts. One part of the Chavadi has a large portrait of Baba along with a wooden bed and a white chair belonging to him.

Lendi Baug: At some distance from Gurusthan, there is the Lendi Baug. This garden was made and watered daily by Baba himself. Baba used to come here every morning and afternoon and take rest under a Neem tree. Baba dug a pit under the Neem tree and kept a deep (a lighting object) lit in that pit. In memory of this place, Nanda Deep has been built in marble stone that burns constantly. On one side of the deepgriha is a pipal tree and on the other side is a Neem tree. There is also Datta Mandir in this garden and the Samadhi of the horse that belonged to baba. There is also a well here called as `Baba`s Shivdi`.

Maruti Mandir: It is situated at a few minute's distances from the cottage of Abdulbaba. Sai Baba had a special devotion to the temple and used to visit it on a regular basis. He also conducted satsangs at the Maruti Temple, along with Devidas - a bal yogi, who used to reside in the temple 10-12 years before Baba came in Shirdi.

Samadhi of Abdulbaba: Abdulbaba was the man who used to read the Quran to Sai Baba. The people of the town and those of Shirdi have sincere devotion towards Abdulbaba. His Samadhi is situated inside the premises of Shri Sai Baba Temple. The cottage where he used to live is still there and contains some photos and other items handled by him and Sai Baba.

Shri Tatya Kote Samadhi: Sai Baba referred Bayjabai as his mother. Tatya Kote was the son of Bayjabai. He was considered amongst the dedicated followers of Baba and he served baba till he left his mortal body. Tatya expired in the year 1945 and later, his Samadhi was built near Lendi Baug.

Shri Ganesh Temple, Shani Temple, and Mahadev Temple: The three temples of Lord Ganesh, Shani Dev, and Shri Mahadev are also definitely worth having a look at

Kiomoi Must Dos

Light Lamps: It is said that Sai Baba loved to light lamps so one should light lamps when he visits the holy town to give homage to Baba. You can buy the lamps from Alady near Dwarkamai. Light the lamps at Nanada Deep.

Be there on Thursday: Every Thursday is celebrated as a festival. So one should plan their trip accordingly. Also on Thursdays, a special Abhishekam of Baba is done in wee morning hours. Plan your trip on Thursday.

Attend Aartis: There are four aartis conducted in a day so if possible then one should attend all the four aartis. Make sure you attend all the four.

Take a stroll: Take a stroll through the narrow lanes of the town where you can find several small stalls selling flowers, sweets, jewels and all other items that devotees offer to Baba.

Visit Shani Shingnapur: The homage paid to Baba is not said to be accepted unless a visit is made to Shani Shingnapur. Do visit.

Get sacred Udi: One must get the sacred Udi ( Bibhuti) that can be obtained from the temple itself for free. Don’t forget to get it.

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We are 7 family member i need tour package for shirdi, we are from mumbai, how much you will charge per person & what will you provide in package ?

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Asked on 2019-05-30 11:59

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Replied on 2019-05-27 18:38

How much will be the taxi fare from Shirdi to Nasik, Shani shingapur temple, Pandarapur, Tuljapur and finally Solapur? We are 6 people. so we need Qualis or big van.

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Asked on 2019-05-27 16:24

We have booked online ticket from Kopargoan to sholapur in Maharashtra Express on 11th June. However, if we see the train route, it doesnt go to show Solapur station. Please let me know whether the train goes to Solapur? If yes, how long in the journey? whether we have to change train in between stations.

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Asked on 2019-05-27 16:11

Hi Divkon,

The train which you have booked goes to Solapur Jn. But there is a slip route. It means that not all coaches in the train go to Solapur. You need not have to change to any other train at any station. During reservation itself you will be placed in the respective slip coach. for more details you should speak to the company from where you have booked the ticket. They will be able to explain you in a better way.

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Replied on 2019-05-27 16:11

SIr I had booked ticket from dadar to Mohol. From Mohol how can i reach pandaripuram. Any bus facility available. Frequency?

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Asked on 2019-05-24 17:49

I NEED INFORMATION ON FREQUENCY OF BUSES FROM SHIRDI TO DAUND

Anonymous

Asked on 2019-05-23 16:21

Hi,

You can easily hire a Taxi from Shirdi which will ask more fare i.e. around Rs 1000, if it suits your budget.

The other way is to get a local train from Kopergaon to Daund or else you can go by Government bus which leaves after every 5minutes.

Daund railway station is 200 km from Shirdi. Buses and taxis ply from these railway stations and locations to and from Shirdi.

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Replied on 2019-05-23 16:21

Hello,

Thanks for your query in Kiomoi,

Shirdi TO Pandhrpur distanceis is 312, Kms,you can go by maharastra roadways buses which are operating time to time , or you can also go by private buses or taxis journey time is 7 hours.

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Asked on 2019-05-23 13:23

Dear Sir,

Thanks for your query in Kiomoi,

From Shirdi TO Pandhrpur dist is 300 Kms,Govt buses are avaiable and privete taxis are avaiable any tmie in shirdi.

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Anonymous

Asked on 2019-05-23 11:19

how much distance from shirdi to pandaripuram

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Asked on 2019-05-22 11:49

how to reserve accommodation in shiridi?

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Asked on 2019-05-20 21:51

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Kindly mail all your details to support@kiomoi.com. Our team will be happy to assist you.

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