Shirdi Sai Baba Temple (Samadhi Mandir)
Also known as: ஷிர்டி சாய்பாபா கோயில் · షిర్డీ సాయిబాబా ఆలయం · शिरडी साईं बाबा मंदिर
Maharashtra Guru
The Samadhi Mandir of Sai Baba, who lived in Shirdi until 1918, with Dwarkamai and Chavadi nearby.
- Deity
- Sai Baba of Shirdi
- Tradition
- Guru
- Place
- Shirdi, Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar)
- State
- Maharashtra
- Era
- Sai Baba lived in Shirdi until 1918.
- Official website
- sai.org.in
Sthala Puranam
Sai Baba came to Shirdi as a young man and lived here for decades, teaching 'Sabka Malik Ek' (one God for all) and giving help to the poor. He entered samadhi in 1918. His samadhi is in the Samadhi Mandir.
Speciality
- Dwarkamai, the old mosque where he lived, and Chavadi, where he slept on alternate nights.
- Four aartis daily: Kakad (morning), Madhyan (noon), Dhoop (evening) and Shej (night).
- Thursday is a special day for Sai devotees.
Festivals
- Guru Purnima
- Ram Navami
- Vijayadashami (Punyatithi)
How to reach
By airShirdi Airport (Kakadi) is about 15 km from the temple.
By trainSainagar Shirdi station; Kopargaon is another railhead.
By roadBuses and cabs from Nashik, Pune, Mumbai and Aurangabad.
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Darshan passes and aarti passes are booked on the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust's official website.
- Do not pay agents for passes.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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