Shirdi is a famous pilgrimage center of India, situated in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. Shirdi is noted for being the home of the great 20th century saint Shirdi Sai Baba. Shirdi town is around 83 km from Ahmednagar and 100 km from Nashik. Read a detailed article by Hindu Devotional Blog on Shirdi Temple and the major tourist attractions in Shirdi. Distance from Mumbai to Shirdi is 245 km, Pune to Shirdi is 184 km, Delhi to Shirdi is 1247 km.History of Shirdi Sai Baba
Legends of Shirdi Sai Baba can be traced back in the middle of the last century. Sai Baba, as a boy of about 16 years of age, first appeared here under a Neem tree and performed a hard penance. For about 60 years, the sage dedicated his life to boost up the life of the poor and suffering. Through his teachings, he tried to merge Hinduism and Islam. The mosque in which Sai Baba lived is called Dwarakamayi. He practiced Hindu and Muslim rituals and was buried in a Hindu temple in Shirdi. This popular saint is worshipped by people all around the world.
Legends of Shirdi Sai Baba can be traced back in the middle of the last century. Sai Baba, as a boy of about 16 years of age, first appeared here under a Neem tree and performed a hard penance. For about 60 years, the sage dedicated his life to boost up the life of the poor and suffering. Through his teachings, he tried to merge Hinduism and Islam. The mosque in which Sai Baba lived is called Dwarakamayi. He practiced Hindu and Muslim rituals and was buried in a Hindu temple in Shirdi. This popular saint is worshipped by people all around the world.
Samadhi Mandir of Shirdi Sai Baba
Built by the devotee of Sai Baba of Shirdi, Shreemant Gopalrao Buti in 1917-1918, this is the place where Sai Baba went into his Samadhi (memorial). The devotee wished to install the idol of a Hindu deity here, but Sai Baba himself became the deity. After he passed away, his memorial was built here using white marble. At the back of this Samadhi is an idol of Sai Baba, seated on a throne. Also known as Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, the shrine features exquisite silver pillars ornamented with elaborate designs. There is an assembly hall in front of this temple, which can accommodate 600 devotees. The hall showcases various things used by Sai Baba during his period. Visiting time of Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Temple in Shridi is from 5 AM to 10 PM.
Built by the devotee of Sai Baba of Shirdi, Shreemant Gopalrao Buti in 1917-1918, this is the place where Sai Baba went into his Samadhi (memorial). The devotee wished to install the idol of a Hindu deity here, but Sai Baba himself became the deity. After he passed away, his memorial was built here using white marble. At the back of this Samadhi is an idol of Sai Baba, seated on a throne. Also known as Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, the shrine features exquisite silver pillars ornamented with elaborate designs. There is an assembly hall in front of this temple, which can accommodate 600 devotees. The hall showcases various things used by Sai Baba during his period. Visiting time of Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Temple in Shridi is from 5 AM to 10 PM.
Dwarkamai
Dwarkamai is the place where Shirdi Sai Baba used to live, after coming to Shirdi. It is situated on the right side of Samadhi Mandir. An important attraction is that the holy fire that Sai Baba used to light is still burning here. Tourists can also see the shila (stone), once used by Baba to sit.
Gurusthan
This is the place where Shirdi Sai Baba sat in deep meditation under a Neem tree. Later, it came to be known as Gurusthan. A small shrine, featuring a huge portrait of Sai Baba on an elevated platform is located here. Pictures of the 12 Jyotirlingas are kept in the temple.
Lendi Baug Garden
This is a flower garden situated to the north-west of Sai Baba Samadhi Temple. Once it was a waste land and later turned into a flower garden by Sai Baba himself. He used to water it daily. Next to this is a Nandadeep, a lamp used to be lit by Baba each day in the pit dug by him. This pit has been changed into a marble lighthouse, with a glass box where the lamp is still burning. Other attractions of Lendi Baug Garden are Datta Mandir of Lord Dattatreya, samadhi of Sai Baba's horse, Sham Sundar, and Baba's Shivdi.
Chavadi
This is said to be the place where Sai Baba used to sleep after returning from a procession from Dwarkamai to Chawadi. On Thursdays, tourists can see the procession which is carried out to Chavadi, with the possessions of Sai Baba such as Baba's Photo, Holy Padukas (footwear) and Satka.
Dwarkamai is the place where Shirdi Sai Baba used to live, after coming to Shirdi. It is situated on the right side of Samadhi Mandir. An important attraction is that the holy fire that Sai Baba used to light is still burning here. Tourists can also see the shila (stone), once used by Baba to sit.
Gurusthan
This is the place where Shirdi Sai Baba sat in deep meditation under a Neem tree. Later, it came to be known as Gurusthan. A small shrine, featuring a huge portrait of Sai Baba on an elevated platform is located here. Pictures of the 12 Jyotirlingas are kept in the temple.
Lendi Baug Garden
This is a flower garden situated to the north-west of Sai Baba Samadhi Temple. Once it was a waste land and later turned into a flower garden by Sai Baba himself. He used to water it daily. Next to this is a Nandadeep, a lamp used to be lit by Baba each day in the pit dug by him. This pit has been changed into a marble lighthouse, with a glass box where the lamp is still burning. Other attractions of Lendi Baug Garden are Datta Mandir of Lord Dattatreya, samadhi of Sai Baba's horse, Sham Sundar, and Baba's Shivdi.
Chavadi
This is said to be the place where Sai Baba used to sleep after returning from a procession from Dwarkamai to Chawadi. On Thursdays, tourists can see the procession which is carried out to Chavadi, with the possessions of Sai Baba such as Baba's Photo, Holy Padukas (footwear) and Satka.
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