Shirdi Overview

Ideal Trip Duration: 1 Night 2 Days
Nearest City Shirdi: Ahmednagar
Best Time to Visit Shirdi: October to February
Peak Season: October to March
Weather Info: Moderate
State: Maharashtra

Shirdi is a town in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district, a place of worship. This one is one of the most famous places to pray in Maharashtra and all of India.

The shrine of Shirdi Sai Baba is in Shirdi and is the primary draw for holy people on Shirdi tour packages. One of the most famous Indian saints was Sai Baba, who lived in the 20th century. When Sai Baba was 16 years old, he went and stayed there until he died in 1918. Sai Baba turned this small village into a holy place where his followers could go on pilgrimages. This is a place that all Shirdi tour packages must see.

Why Is Shirdi One of the Most Sacred Pilgrimage Sites?

The area of the temple building is about 200 square meters. Gurusthan, Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai, Chavadi, and Lendi Baug are all in it. With about INR 4 billion in gifts annually, This Temple is one of the wealthiest temples in India. There are more places to see besides the Maruti Temple. These are Khandoba Mandir, Sai Heritage Village, Shanisinghnapur, and Nashik.

People of all religions followed Sai Baba because he preached equality, harmony, and devotion. It is said that Sai Baba did wonders and led people to live a good life. Religious people take part in Kakad Aarti, Madhyan Aarti, Dhoop Aarti, and Shej Aarti and feel holy energy.

The Spiritual Atmosphere That Draws Millions of Devotees

Throughout the year, many people of all religions visit the temple of Shirdi Sai Baba. Five hundred thousand followers visit this village every day to see Sri Saibaba. More than 100,000 people attend the temple every day during the festival season. The Sri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) has given 2,500 rooms of different sizes for people to stay in. Aside from the temple trust building, there are a lot of other places to stay, from cheap to high-end.

Best Time to Visit for a Divine Experience

The winter months, from October to February or March, are the best times to visit Shirdi. The weather is nice and cool, making it a great time to explore the temple and the surrounding areas. During this season, visitors can comfortably explore the places to visit in Shirdi, such as Dwarkamai, Chavadi, and Gurusthan, which are rich in spiritual significance.