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Shri Sai Baba Temple Shirdi

Shri Sai Baba Temple Shirdi
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  • Timings : 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 450 Mts From Shirdi
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 Hour
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation Options21 Seater Coach, Sedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
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Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is Sai Baba's home. It is 122 km from Nasik in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. People believe that Sai Baba came to Shirdi in 1858 and lived there for 60 years until he found peace in 1918. People often call Sai Baba the "child of God" because he always preached that everyone is a brother.

The building has many small temples, like Chavadi, Samadhi Mandir, and Dwarkamai, as well as his shrine. These sacred sites are among the places to visit in Shirdi. It takes 72 km to get to Shani Shignapur from Shirdi.

The Legacy of Sai Baba: Why This Temple Is So Revered?

Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi's memory lives on through all the books written about him. A lot of literature about Saibaba covers almost every part of her life. Scholars from all over the world have looked into Saibaba's life and beliefs to try to figure out who the real Sai Baba of Shirdi was.

Sai devotees keep the memory of Shri Saibaba of Shirdi alive by building Sai temples worldwide. More than 2,000 crucial Sai temples exist in India and 150 outside India. Sai Baba's followers live by his teachings and share his beliefs with others. His teachings continue to inspire and improve the lives of his followers and people worldwide.

Daily Rituals and Aartis That Devotees Should Not Miss

There is a strict plan of daily rituals and aartis that people who worship Shirdi Sai Baba should not miss at the temple. The morning aarti (Kakad Aarti) starts at 4:30 AM, and the noon aarti is at noon.

The day ends with the evening aarti (Dhoop Aarti) at sunset and the night aarti (Shej Aarti) at 10:30 PM. Abhishekam, Sai Satyanarayana Pooja, and Bhajans are some other essential practices. People who worship Sai Baba can seek his blessings, feel divine energy, and feel a strong sense of peace and devotion when they are with him during these holy events.

Interesting Facts About the Sai Baba Temple Complex

One of the most incredible places to visit in India is Sai Mandir. More than 65,000 of his followers come to Shirdi daily, and the number grows during holidays like Ramnavmi. Besides this, you should never miss seeing all the exciting past events of Sai Baba's life at the Sai Teerth Theme Park.

It is the first entertainment park that interestingly uses skill and technology to show the story of Sainath's life. Many travellers opt for a Shirdi tour package to conveniently explore these spiritual and cultural attractions.

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