Shirdi at a Glance
Shirdi is a town in the state of Maharashtra, in western India. It's known as the former home of revered spiritual leader Sai Baba, and as a major pilgrimage site.
Saibaba temple-The Sansthan Temple is one of the most famous and significant of shrines in India. Dedicated to Sai baba.
Shani singhnapur-One of the most interesting villages of Maharashtra, this one has no doors in any of the houses or shops to its name. People, here believe that their Lord Shaneshwar is always protecting them from all the evils.
Samadhi Mandir -is owned and constructed by a millionaire from Nagpur, who was an ardent devotee of Sai baba.
Gurusthan -is the place where Sai Baba first appeared to the world as a 16 year old boy. The place is situated under a Neem tree.
Dwarkamai -is one of the treasures of Shirdi for the devotees. They say that Dwarkamai is the heart of Shirdi.
The Wada museum -is located in the vicinity of the Shri Sai Baba Sansthan trust that showcases vintage pictures of Sai baba with his followers.
Shirdi is well connected by road from all the main cities of India. One can also take trains to the cities of Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Manmad and then take a private vehicle or a bus to reach Shirdi. Another way is by air to the cities of Pune and Mumbai and then a travel via road to reach Shirdi.
The best time to visit Shirdi is between June and February, i.e. during the monsoons (June to September) and the winter season (October to February). Shirdi is mostly visited for religious purposes. The climate during these months stays quite bearable for tourists.