About Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
Visiting Shirdi Sai Baba Temple offers a spiritual experience in the sacred town of Shirdi. The main shrine, known as the Samadhi Mandir, houses the sacred samadhi of Sai Baba. The temple complex also includes important places associated with Sai Baba, such as Dwarkamai, Chavadi, and Gurusthan. The Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust manages the Samadhi Temple and other temples within the premises.
Highlights
• Famous temple dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba.
• Samadhi Mandir, where Sai Baba's sacred samadhi is located.
• Important pilgrimage destination in Maharashtra.
• Dwarkamai, associated with Sai Baba's life and teachings.
• Sacred Dhuni at Dwarkamai.
• Chavadi, an important place connected with Sai Baba.
• Gurusthan, associated with Sai Baba's early days in Shirdi.
• Daily Aartis, prayers, darshan, and devotional programmes.
• Sai Baba's teachings of faith, compassion, and unity.
• Devotee facilities including accommodation and Prasadalaya.
• Guru Purnima and Dussehra are important festivals in Shirdi.
Things to Know
• Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is located in Shirdi, Maharashtra.
• The main shrine is the Samadhi Mandir, where Sai Baba's sacred samadhi is located.
• Sai Baba spent a significant part of his life in Shirdi.
• Sai Baba took Mahasamadhi on 15 October 1918.
• The temple complex includes important places such as Dwarkamai, Chavadi, and Gurusthan.
• The sacred Dhuni at Dwarkamai is an important part of Sai Baba's devotional tradition.
• The temple follows a daily schedule of Aarti, prayers, darshan, and other devotional activities.
• The official temple schedule lists the temple opening at 4:45 AM.
• Kakad Aarti is held at 5:15 AM.
• Darshan at Samadhi Mandir begins at 6:25 AM.
• Mid-day Aarti is held at 12:00 PM.
• Dhoop Aarti is held around sunset.
• Shej Aarti is held at 10:00 PM.
• Timings and daily programmes may change during festivals and special occasions. Visitors should check the official Sansthan website before travelling.
• Devotees should use only the official Trust websites for darshan, Aarti, accommodation, donation, and other online services and remain cautious of fake websites and duplicate listings.
