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SHRI SAIBABA SANSTHAN TEMPLE

Shiridi, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India

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Shirdi Sai Baba, was an Indian spiritual master who is regarded by his devotees as a saint and a fakir. He is revered by both his Hindu and Muslim devotees during, as well as after his lifetime.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - March to May (39°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (34°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Shirdi Bus Stand
400 MTRS 1800221250
Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station
2.3 KM 139
Shirdi International Airport
14.8 KM 020-26683232

Architecture

Once you enter the temple, you will find a large hall filled with photographs of the life of Sai Baba and the temple. On the left to the hall, a small room holds memorabilia of the saint like his cooking utensils, stick and so on. Walk past the hall, you will find the main idol and the Samadhi. Right next to the temple, there is a large stone under a tree. It is said that Sai Baba used to sit on the stone to meditate and preach. A large portrait of the saint is placed on the stone and a small lamp is kept burning since the construction of the temple.

DWARKAMAI - THE HOLY PlACE : This is where Sai Baba used to live. After coming to Shirdi, Sai Baba stayed here till end days of his life. The mosque is situated on the right side of Samadhi Mandir where Sai Baba used to meet his devotees and solved their problems. The sacred fire 'Dhuni' lighted by Sai Baba has been constantly burning for more than a hundred years now. The sacred ash 'Udi' is collected twice everyday and is distributed among the devotees. A life size portrait of Sai Baba at his sitting place inside the mosque premises is definitely generates awe in its visitors.

GURUSTHAN - RESTING PLACE OF THE GOD : This is the spot under the Neem tree where the saint was first seen. Sai Baba himself called this place a holy place. He said this is the resting place of his Lord (the almighty), that is why this spot is called Gurusthan. Worship the portrait of Sai Baba kept here on an elevated platform.

LENDI BAUG - THE FLOWER GARDEN : To the northwest of Samadhi temple, Lendi Baug, a garden is situated. Once a waste land, it was turned into a flower garden by Sai Baba himself. He used to water it daily and used to spend few hours here meditating. Today it is maintained by devotees and still is a very beautiful garden with amazing collection of flowers.

This temple is the main pilgrimage site of the followers of Sai Baba. This temple holds his earthly remains, items that he used every day and other articles of his possession. The Samadhi is built with white marble and the main deity of the temple is built with Italian marble. The structure of the temple is specifically kept simple to express the simplicity adorned by the saint during this life. The marble is chosen for the deity to express that the heart of the saint was as white as the Italian marble.

Religious Significance

Upon his request after his death, the villagers buried his mortal remains in a designated place and built the Samadhi Mandir on it. A large marble statue of Sai Baba in sitting position is constructed right next to the Samadhi in 1954. The temple holding his tomb was constructed at a large private house, which was built when he was alive. Sai Baba planted saplings around the home and watered them. The house was used as a rest home for the saint and it was built by a multimillionaire from Nagpur, Gopalrao Booty. When the saint fell ill, he stayed back in the house and he was buried in the house, after his death. Later, the actual temple was built which was twice the size of the house.

History

This temple was built over the renovation Samadhi of Shri Sai Baba in 1992.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 04:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sevas

Bhupali
04:15
Kakad Aarti
04:30 - 05:00
30 Mins
Mangal Snaan
05:00
Midday Aarti
12:00 - 12:30
30 Mins
Night Aarti
22:30 - 22:45
15 Mins

Pooja

Abhishek Pooja
07:00 - 09:00
15 Mins
101.00/ Person
Satyanarayan Pooja
13:00 - 15:00
15 Mins

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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Nearest Attractions

Museum DIXIT WADA MUSEUM
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It displays personal belongings of the saint,like his robes

Distance:0.5 KM
Outdoor SAI TEERTH THEME PARK
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Sai Teerth,India’s first immersive devotional theme park

Distance:1.2 KM
Dam MULA DAM
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Distance:47.7 KM

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SHRI SAIBABA SANSTHAN TEMPLE

Shiridi, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India

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