Shirdi is a small town located in the state of Maharashtra in western India. The place is around 296 km (around 6 hours drive) from Mumbai. Sai Baba's shrine has been incorporated as one of the holy places in the world's map of pilgrimage.ven the most demanding visitor will be impressed by its irresistible appeal. Shirdi is a must visit for the religious tourists since it was the abode of noted Saint Sai Baba, who used to reside here. A huge number of pious devotees flock in to Shirdi to seek the blessings of Sai Baba, believed to cure incurable diseases. A strange mystic aura seems to exude from here that is simply enchanting and thus tourism in Shirdi has also experienced considerable growth.

Samadhi Mandir: The temple housing the last remains of Sri Sai Baba is known as the Samadhi Mandir of Shirdi. It was Sreemant Gopalrao a rich man from Nagpur who got the construction of the temple started to place the idol of Lord Krishna.A wealthy devotee of Sai Baba, Shreemant Gopalrao Buti from Nagpur built this temple in 1917-1918. He wished to install the idol of Muralidhar (a Hindu deity) here, but Sai Baba himself became the deity and after he passed away, his Samadhi (memorial) was built here using white marble. This temple is also known as Sai Baba Temple and features exquisite silver pillars ornamented with elaborate designs.

Dwarkamayee Masjid: This mosque was used as a residence when Sai Baba came to Shirdi for the second time. It is located on the right side of the entry point of Sai Mandir.n fact the name Dwarkamayee was given by Sai Baba to the Masjid. It was here that Baba spent his days sitting on a huge stone which is preserved till date. Even the sacred dhuni (fire) which was kindled by Baba is lit to till this date. The miraculous udhi (ash) from this fire is used by pilgrims and is considered to be immensely divine. The Masjid has a life-size portrait of Sai Baba which he himself received and said that after me the portrait would continue to live here.

Chavadi: Located near the Masjid is a small two room house called chavadi. It was here that Sai Baba spent every alternate night. At the chavadi one can find the asan (seat) on which Baba use to sit. A wooden plank and wheel chair bought by Sai Baba are also kept at the chavadi. It was at the chavadi that Baba's body was bathed for the last time before his funeral.

Gurusthan: This place holds immense significance among the things to watch in Shirdi since it is this place where Sai Baba came as a child ascetic and sat in deep contemplation under a Neem tree.The neem leaves left their bitterness due to the presence of Sri Sai Baba in its shade. The place is revered for also being the site where Sai Baba's Guru took Samadhi. Here a huge portrait of Baba is placed in front of which are a shivling, Nandi cow and Sai Baba's padukas.

Lendi Baug ans Nandadeep: It is a famous garden that Sai Baba used to visit daily, for watering the plants. The garden also houses a Neem tree under which he used to take rest.Lendi is actually the name of a nalla (stream) which sprung up when Baba dug up a well here for drinking water. The earthenware is still lit here and is known as nandadeep.

Mahadev, Ganesh and Shani Temples:Situated in a row adjacent to each other are these three temples which happen to be few of the oldest temples of Shirdi. These three temples of Shirdi are greatly revered and hence visited by a number of devout Hindus on their visit to Shirdi.

How To Reach

By Air: Nearest airports are Mumbai (260 km), Pune (185 km), and Aurangabad (125 km).

By Rail: The nearest railway station is Manmad (60 km) on the Central Railway, which is connected to many parts of the country with express trains

By Road: We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations.