About Shirdi

About Shirdi

Overview :

Shirdi is a renowned pilgrimage town in Maharashtra, known throughout India and around the world as the home of Shri Sai Baba. Devotees visit Shirdi throughout the year to seek Sai Baba’s blessings and visit the sacred places associated with his life.

Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi manages the Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir and other important temples and facilities for devotees. Sai Baba’s teachings of faith, patience, compassion, equality and service to others continue to inspire millions of devotees.

Important Places to Visit :

Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
The Samadhi Mandir is the main shrine in Shirdi and the principal place of worship for devotees of Shri Sai Baba. Sai Baba’s sacred Samadhi is located here, along with the famous marble statue of Baba.

Dwarkamai
Dwarkamai is one of the most sacred places associated with Shri Sai Baba. Baba spent a significant part of his life here. The sacred Dhuni (fire), which Baba kept burning, continues to be maintained.

Gurusthan
Gurusthan is traditionally associated with Sai Baba’s early years in Shirdi. The sacred Neem tree at this place is closely connected with Baba and is revered by devotees.

Chavadi
Chavadi is an important historic place where Sai Baba spent alternate nights during the later period of his life. It remains a significant place of devotion for pilgrims visiting Shirdi.

Lendi Baug & Nanda Deep
Lendi Baug was regularly visited by Sai Baba. The Nanda Deep, a continuously burning lamp associated with Baba, is one of the important sacred features of the garden.

Maruti (Hanuman) Temple
The Maruti Temple is another historic temple associated with Sai Baba and is situated close to the main temple complex. Sai Baba regularly visited this temple during his time in Shirdi.

SHIRDI DARBAAR OF SAI BABA

Shirdi is the sacred home of Shri Sai Baba, one of India’s most revered spiritual saints. Sai Baba lived in Shirdi for many years and taught the values of love, compassion, equality, service to others and harmony among all faiths.

The Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir is the main shrine in Shirdi, where Baba’s sacred Samadhi is located. Devotees from India and around the world visit Shirdi throughout the year to seek his blessings. Other important places associated with Sai Baba include Dwarkamai, Gurusthan, Chavadi and Lendi Baug.

Sai Baba’s teachings are closely associated with the principles of “Shraddha” (Faith) and “Saburi” (Patience). His message of compassion, unity and devotion continues to inspire millions of devotees.

Daily Programs

Time Programme
04:45 AM Temple Open
05:00 AM Bhupali
05:15 AM Kakad Aarti (Morning)
05:50 AM Holy Bath of Shri Sai Baba (Mangal Snaan) in Samadhi Mandir
06:20 AM Aarti “Shirdi Majhe Pandharpur”
06:25 AM Darshan begins in Samadhi Mandir
11:30 AM Dhuni Pooja with Rice and Ghee in Dwarkamai
12:00 PM Mid-Day Aarti
04:00 PM Pothi (Devotional Reading/Study) in Samadhi Mandir
At Sunset Dhoop Aarti
08:30 PM – 10:00 PM Devotional Songs in Samadhi Mandir & Cultural Programmes (if any)
10:00 PM Shej Aarti (Night Aarti)