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Multi-faith
temple
Peak season
Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
Sai Baba of Shirdi
Location
Shirdi, Maharashtra
Darshan
4:00 AM – 11:15 PM (daily)
Best time
October, November, December
Difficulty
easy
Est. cost / person
₹5,000
About Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
Shirdi is home to the Samadhi Mandir of Sai Baba, one of India's most visited spiritual destinations, drawing millions across faiths. Sai Baba, who lived here in the 19th–20th century, preached love, tolerance and 'Sabka Malik Ek' (one God for all). The white marble shrine enshrines his samadhi and a life-size statue. The complex includes Dwarkamai, Chavadi and Gurusthan.
Sai Baba attained mahasamadhi in 1918. The Samadhi Mandir was built over his tomb; the sansthan trust now manages a vast pilgrim infrastructure.
Darshan & Aarti
Darshan timings
- · 4:00 AM – 11:15 PM (daily)
- · Four daily aartis
Aarti schedule
- Kakad (morning) Aarti — 4:30 AM
- Madhyan (noon) Aarti — 12:00 PM
- Dhoop (evening) Aarti — Sunset
- Shej (night) Aarti — 10:30 PM (Final aarti)
🚌 How to reach
By Air
Shirdi Airport (14 km) / Aurangabad (130 km)
Shirdi airport has flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru.
By Rail
Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station (4 km)
Direct trains from Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad; Manmad (58 km) is a bigger junction.
By Road
Well-connected by Maharashtra highways.
- Mumbai: 240 km · ~5h · via Nashik on NH-160
- Pune: 185 km · ~4h · via Ahmednagar
Last mile: Autos, cabs and free/trust buses from Sainagar Shirdi station and airport.
Estimated expense (per person)
| Travel to Shirdi | ₹2,200 |
| Stay (1–2 nights) | ₹2,000 |
| Prasad, darshan & local transport | ₹800 |
| Total | ₹5,000 |
Add ₹200–₹600 for paid VIP/aarti darshan booking.
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📍 Nearby attractions
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