How To reach Shirdi,Shopping And Eating Out PLaces

How To reach Shirdi,Shopping And Eating Out PLaces

Shirdi is one of the most sacred dwellings in India. Read this article to know more about the places to see, shopping areas in Shirdi etc.


Location:


296 km from Mumbai
Attractions: Samadhi Mandir of Shri Sai Baba
Best Time to Visit; On Dussehra and Rama Navami

Samadhi Mandir,Shirdi is a small village situated in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.Shirdi is one of the holiest places in India and is a very popular pilgrimage spot.This place is famous for the shrine of 'Sai Baba', which is the main attraction for the devotees who visit Shirdi. Sai Baba, who belonged to 20th century,is known as one of the greatest saints to have walked on earth.This saint lived in Shirdi for most of his life 50 years or more. Sai Baba transformed this small village into a holy pilgrimage site for his devotees. Many tales of the renowned Sai Baba are associated with this village. His selfless love and dedication to the poor, earned him respect for which he is deified even now. It was in this consecrated place where he attained his 'Samadhi' or final abode. All activities performed here are associated to the large temple complex of Sai Baba. Today, devotees from all over the world make it a point to visit this site.

Places To See

In Shirdi, there are several sites of interest located nearby.'Sakori' is a place that is located approximately 5 km from Shirdi. This place is known to be the home of the great 'Upasini Maharaj'. 70 km from Shirdi is a temple called 'Shanisinghnapur', devoted to 'Lord Shani'.

Shopping

The Samadhi Temple is surrounded by markets that specialize in flowers, idols, sweets, CD's and other souvenirs. The 'Shirdi Sansthan' is a popular market with a horde of shops that sell many items.

Eating Out

There is a 'Prasadalaya' run by the administrative body of the Shirdi temple, which provides food for all the devotees. Sanctified food packets (called 'Prasad') are given in food packets to the devotees all through the day. Here is a list of other eating options around Shirdi.
Woodlands Restaurant
Opposite Sai Baba Mandir
Sai Swad Restaurant & Dining
Near S.T Bus Stand
Rajdhani Thali
Sai Complex
Pimplewadi Road
Accommodation
5 Star Hotels
St. Laurn Meditation and Spa
S.No. 5/19, Rui-Shiv Road, Shirdi
Sun N Sand Shirdi
Shiv Road, Nighoj Village, Taluka Rahata
3 Star Hotels
Shraddha Inn 
Pimplewadi Road, Shirdi
Sai Miracle Inn
New Pimplewadi Road
Hotel Om Sai International
Nimgaon, Shirdi
Budget Hotels
Hotel Sai Ashish
Rui Shiv Road
Hotel Kala Sai
Rahata
Hotel Lee Grand
Pimplewadi Road

How To Reach

By Road

The distance between Mumbai to Shirdi is 296 km. There are state transport buses (MSRTC/MTDC) that run regularly from Mumbai. If one is travelling by car, it would take around 6 hours to reach Shirdi from Mumbai.

By Train

The nearest railway station to Shirdi is located at 'Manmad'. However, if you are coming from the CST in Mumbai, the major trains running are:
Guwahati Special leaves at 11:05 AM and the train takes around 3 ½ hrs. to reach. This train runs only on Tuesdays.
Janshatabdi Special departs at 6:30 AM on all days except Tuesday. The train takes around 6 hrs to reach.
Shirdi Fast leaves at 10:55 PM and takes 11 ½ hrs. This train runs on all days.


Shirdi is one of the most popular pilgrimage centers of India. Located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, this holy place is about 296 km from Mumbai. The Sai Baba shrine of Shirdi serves as the main attraction for devotees. As Shirdi is well connected by road and rails, it is very easy to get to this place.





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Sai Baba At A Glance

Sai Baba At A Glance

Sai Baba, was a spiritual master who was and is regarded by his devotees as a saint, fakir, avatar (an incarnation of God),or sadguru, according to their individual proclivities and beliefs. He was revered by both his Muslim and Hindu devotees, and during, as well as after, his life on earth it remained uncertain if he was a Muslim or Hindu himself. This however was of no consequence to Sai Baba himself.Sai Baba stressed the importance of surrender to the guidance of the true Sadguru or Murshad, who, having gone the path to divine consciousness himself, will lead the disciple through the jungle of spiritual training.

Sai Baba remains a very popular saint,especially in India, and is worshiped by people around the world. He had no love for perishable things and his sole concern was self realization. He taught a moral code of love, forgiveness, helping others, charity, contentment, inner peace, and devotion to God and guru. He gave no distinction based on religion or caste. Sai Baba's teaching combined elements of Hinduism and Islam he gave the Hindu name Dwarakamayi to the mosque he lived in practised Muslim rituals, taught using words and figures that drew from both traditions, and was buried in Shirdi. One of his well known epigrams, Malik Ek (One God governs all),is associated with Islam and Sufism. He also said, Trust in me and your prayer shall be answered. He always uttered Allah Malik (God is King).

Year wise Important Events in Sai Baba's Life  

1858:In 1858 Sai Baba returned to Shirdi.
1873:Sri Beedkar Maharaj greatly revered Sai Baba,and in 1873:when he met him he bestowed the title Jagad guru upon him.
1915: Meher Baba,who was born into a Zoroastrian family, met Sai Baba once, during World War,in December 1915.

1916: The most important source about Sai's life is the Shri Sai Satcharita, written in Marathi in 1916 by Govindrao Raghunath Dabholkar,whom Sai Baba nicknamed 'Hemadpant'.
1918: Sai Baba of Shirdi died on October 15, 1918 in Shirdi, India.

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