Daily Hindu Panchang
The town of Sai Baba
Shirdi is the home of Sai Baba and one of the most visited places in India. The Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai and Chavadi are the main places.
| Place | Shirdi, Maharashtra |
|---|---|
| Known as | Sai Baba temple |
| Best time | Year-round. October to February is cooler. |
| Time needed | 1 to 2 days |
| Nearest railway | Sainagar Shirdi |
| Nearest airport | Shirdi Airport |
Shirdi is the home of Sai Baba, whose teachings of shraddha and saburi, faith and patience, draw devotees of all religions. The Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir is the heart of the town, run by the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, which manages darshan, rooms and free meals.
Shirdi is planned around the darshan queue. The online booking of darshan passes saves hours, and a calm visit is possible in one or two days.
The main sights are the Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai, Chavadi and Gurusthan, all within a short walk. The trust's Prasadalaya serves meals. Shani Shingnapur is about 70 km away and is often combined.
How many days do you have? Pick one and the plan changes.
A day trip from Nashik or Aurangabad.
A relaxed plan.
A Maharashtra mini-circuit.
Pilgrimage with heritage.
A slower, longer circuit.
The main temple holding the samadhi of Sai Baba, with a marble statue. The aarti happens at four times in the day. Check the official trust site for the current schedule and online darshan passes.
Local tip: Book a pass in advance. Lockers are available outside.
The old mosque where Sai Baba lived. It holds the sacred fire, the dhuni, which has burned since his time, and the grinding stone.
Local tip: Visit in the morning for a quieter time.
The small hall where Sai Baba slept on alternate nights. A procession from Dwarkamai to Chavadi takes place on Thursdays.
Local tip: Thursday evenings are special but crowded.
Gurusthan is the place under the neem tree where Baba was first seen. Lendi Baug is a garden he tended daily, with a lamp that burned continuously.
Local tip: A calm walk after darshan.
A village known for its Shani temple, where houses famously have no doors. About 70 km from Shirdi.
Local tip: Leave early to avoid the afternoon rush.
| October to March | Cool and best for travel. |
|---|---|
| Thursdays and weekends | Heavy crowds. |
| Ram Navami and Guru Purnima | Biggest festivals. |
| Summer | Hot. |
The Sansthan runs affordable rooms booked online. Many hotels near the temple.
Free meals at the Prasadalaya. Local Maharashtrian thali elsewhere.
Check the dates for this year on our festival calendar, and choose a shubh time using the muhurat pages.
Darshan timings, booking rules and road conditions change, so confirm them with the temple trust or local authority before you travel.
One day for darshan, two with Shani Shingnapur.
Through the official Sansthan website.
Yes, the trust serves meals at the Prasadalaya.
October to March, avoiding Thursdays and festival days.
Year-round. October to February is cooler.
Plan 1 to 2 days.
The nearest railway station is Sainagar Shirdi. The nearest airport is Shirdi Airport. Check current road and train timings before you travel.
Ram Navami; Guru Purnima; Vijayadashami (Punyatithi).
On 13 November 2026, the tithi is Shukla Chaturthi and Rahu Kaal is 10:52 AM to 12:16 PM, worked out for Shirdi's own sunrise.
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