A small village in Ahmednagar district, Shirdi has become famous all over India on account of its association with the renowned Saint Shri Sai Baba. Pilgrims belonging to all faiths, throng here all the year around.
The nearest airport is Aurangabad (144Km/90 mile) whichs connected by Indian Airlines and private airlines with other cities / towns. The convinent rail heads are Nasik(123 Km/76 mile) and Manmad (60 Km/37 mile). Shirdi is well connected by Road with Mumbai via Nashik-Sinnar and Manmad.  You can get the taxis from Dadar-Mumbai(Journey Time-7 hours) up to Shirdi or you can get  the Luxury Coach for Shirdi  or take a train up to Nasik and take a taxi for Shirdi.

IN AND AROUND SHIRDI TEMPLE:
Samadhi Mandir: The Mandir is built with stones and Baba's Samadhi is built with white marble stones. A railing is built in marble around the Samadhi and is full of ornamental decorations. In front of the Samadhi are two silver pillars full of decorative designs. Just behind the Samadhi is Sai Baba's marvelous statue made of Italian marble which shows him seated on a throne. This idol was made by late Balaji Vasant. The routine of the temple starts at 5 o'clock in the morning with Bhoopali, a morning song, and closes at 10 o'clock in the night after Shejarati is sung. Only on three occasions the temple is kept open overnight. ie. On Gurupoornima, Dassera, and Ramnavami. Every Thursday and on each festival, a palkhi with Baba's photo is taken out from the temple.


Dwarkamai: Shri Sai Baba came to Shirdi with a marriage procession. He stayed at Dwarkamai till very end of his life. Dwarkamai is situated on the right side of the entrance of Samadhi Mandir. Here he solved problems of the people, cured their sickness and worries. Before Baba's arrival in Shirdi, Dwarkamai was an old mosque in a dilapidated condition. Baba turned it into Dwarkamai and proved that God is one.







Gurusthan: Sai Baba first came to Shirdi in the form of Bal Yogi - a child ascetic. He was first spotted seated under a Neem tree. This place came to be known as Gurusthan.  The renovation of Gurusthan was made on 30th September, 1941. The present temple was built after this period. There is a small shrine in Gurusthan. On a elevated platform of this shrine a big portrait of Baba is placed. On the side is a marble statue of Baba. In front of the portrait is a Shivling and the Nandi. Photos of twelve Jyotirlingas are kept in the temple. The branches of the Neem tree have come out through the roof of the temple.
At a short distance lies Baba's CHAVADI. Baba used to sleep here every alternate day. The Chavadi is divided into two parts. One part of the Chavadi has a large portrait of Baba along with a wooden bed and a white belonging to him.

Lendi Baug: At some distance from Gurustahan there is a Lendi Baug. This Baug was made and watered daily by Baba himself. It got its name a Nalla (a drain) which used to previously flow there. Baba used to come here every morning and afternoon and take rest under a Neem Tree.

Schedule of daily program at Shirdi

Number	Programmes.................................................................	Time
1.	Kakad Arati	5:15 a.m.
2.	Holy Bath of Shri Sai Baba	6:00 a.m.
3.	Darshan Begins	7:00 a.m.
4.	Satyanarayana Pooja	9:00 a.m.
5.	Abhishek	9:00 a.m.
6.	Noon Arati	12:00 Noon
7.	Pravachan or Pujan	4:00 p.m.
8.	Dhuparati	Sunset
9.	Bhajan, Keertan, Vocal Music, etc	9:00 p.m.
10.	Shejarati	10:00 p.m.

ROAD DISTANCES:

Facilities and Services at Shirdi for Tourists:
1. Reception centres at the S.T. Bus stand.
2. Medical facilities at well-equipped Sainath Hospital run by the Shirdi Sansthan.
3. Accommodation of the Sai Baba Sansthan-Bhakti Niwas, Keshav Mandir, Mangal Karyalaya, Sai Nath Chhaya, Sai Niwas Guest House, Sai Prasad, Sai Udyan, Samadhi Mandir, Sevadham, Shanti Niwas.

How to get there

* From Mumbai:
1. You could take a Cab, hire a private taxi or drive. (If you are an international tourist you may want to check the requirements for Driver's licence and road regulations with the Maharashtra State Road Transport department.)
2. You could take a Maharashtra State Transport Bus.
3. You could take a Bus operated by Private operators.
4. You could take a Central Railway train of the Indian Railways from Mumbai (Bombay) V.T. station to Manmad station and then take a bus to Shirdi. State transport buses are available from Manmad to Shirdi.
For Fares, Schedules and other details contact your local travel agent, the Government of India Tourism Office, the Maharashtra State Tourism Board Office, the Central Railway booking office or the Maharashtra State Transport booking office.

*From any other City within India:
1. You could first go to Mumbai by train, bus or an airplane and then follow the steps listed above.
2. You could take a train from the city of origin to Manmad. Not all trains go directly from point to point. You have to check if the train goes directly to Manmad or if you have to break your journey and change over trains. From Manmad you have to take a bus or cab to Shirdi.
3. You could drive, hire a cab or private taxi to take you directly to Shirdi. (If you are an international tourist you may want to check the requirements for Driver's licence and road regulations with the Maharashtra State Road Transport department.)
For Fares, Schedules and other details contact your local travel agent, the Government of India Tourism Office, the Maharashtra State Tourism Board Office, the Central Railway booking office or the Maharashtra State Transport booking office.

Hotels in Shirdi:

Sun n Sand

Accommodation
100 air conditioned richly appointed rooms overlook the swimming pool or the serene town of Shirdi.
The hotel has a choice of rooms to choose from Standard room , Studio room, Suites.
In room facilities include: Double/twin bed attached bath, individual AC Control Satellite and in house entertainment Television, Telephones in room.

Facilities available in house :-

Sai Sahavas

Accommodation
The multi-cuisine restaurant 'Siddhi' at Sai Sahavas offers you irresistible culinary delights amidst rustic environs. Here, you can treat yourself to delicious Indian, Chinese or local cuisine excellent service.

Facilities :-

Sai Leela

Accommodation
Hotel Sai Leela has elegantly furnished, both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned rooms realizing the varying weather Shirdi experiences.

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