Shirdi Tour

A tiny town in Ahmednagar district, Shirdi is synomous with Sai Baba, the much revered saint of Shirdi whose teachings & abstinence practices steered his followers on the path of humanity. Venerated by followers from various religions, castes, ethnicities, and countries; Sai Baba of Shirdi is the epitome of simplicity and tolerance. His teachings, detached from all religion, focus on service to mankind, religious harmony, and peace. Shirdi is marked by places of importance for the devotees of Sai Baba.

Major Attractions

Sai Baba?s Temple
This grand temple, located in the middle of the town, enshrines the Samadhi (burial site) of the venerated saint. Sai Baba left his mortal body for his heavenly abode in 1918 at this place. This temple is both a source of blessing and inspiration for Sai devotees. Its soothing & spiritual environs have a calming effect on one?s soul.

Gurusthan Sai Baba
The spot where Sai Baba was first spotted meditating under a Neem tree is marked by a white shrine. It was here that he is believed to have wielded his healing powers to cure the sick. Devotees firmly believe that lighting an incense stick at the shrine can cure them of all ailments.

Abdul Baba?s Cottage
Abdul Baba was an ardent follower of Sai Baba. His cottage houses exhibits of Sai Baba and is considered a place of religious & historical importance.

Dwarkamai
A beautiful mosque, Dwarkamai is the place where Sai Baba lived for almost 60 years before leaving for his heavenly abode. The oil paintings of Sai Baba in the mosque are a major attraction for the devotees.

Lendi Bagh
A garden, a favorite meditating spot of Sai Baba, is now considered holy and an oil lamp perpetually burns there in a glass box.

Other Attractions

• Maruti Mandir- A temple dedicated to Monkey God Hanuman
• Lendi Bagh- Sai Baba?s favorite meditating spot
• Khandoba Temple- A Shiva Temple

Fairs & Festivals of Shirdi

• Ram Navmi- Birth anniversary of Lord Rama
• Gurupurnima- Honoring the Guru or Teacher- Sai Baba
• Vijayadashmi- Sri Sai Punyatithi or the day of mourning marked by a grand community meal.

Shopping in Shirdi
A trip to Shirdi is incomplete without buying some mementos of Sai Baba. A whole lot of memorabilia with imprints of Sai Baba, books on his life, and his miniature figurines throng the markets of Shirdi.

Best time to Visit
Shirdi is best visited from June to February as the weather cools during monsoons (June-September) and a pleasant chill sets in winters (October- February).

How to reach
By Air- Aurangabad Airport, around 115kms from Shirdi, is the closest airport connecting Shirdi with major Indian cities.
By Rail- Kopergaon Railway Station, around 18kms from Shirdi, is the closest railhead connecting Shirdi with the rest of the country.
By Road- A well-developed network of roads & highways connect Shirdi with major Indian cities in the region.

Our Shirdi Tour Packages take you on a spiritual journey that is sure to cleanse your soul. Shirdi?s divine aura & positive vibes touch even the non believers and offer everyone a sense of peace & harmony.