Shirdi

Shirdi is a serene town situated 122 km from Nashik. It is the abode to one of the most revered saints in the country, Sai Baba, popularly known as the ‘Child of God’. He always preached about universal brotherhood. Legends suggest that Sai Baba visited Shirdi in the year 1858 and spent 60 years of his lifetime till 1918 when he attained samadhi (salvation) here. Localities still believe that he still resides in Shirdi. The place is very popular among the devotees of Sai Baba, who come here from all over the country to seek his blessings. Thursday is considered to be an auspicious day for Darshan and Puja at the shrine of Sai Baba. Apart from the main shrine of Sai Baba, there are numerous holy shrines and places that are dedicated to Sai Baba. Two of the prime religious places to visit in Shirdi are - Sai Baba temple and Dwarakamayi.

How to Reach Shirdi from Mumbai

If you enjoy driving, then choose self drive car rental from Mumbai to Shirdi or go for car hire. Else, hire taxi services in Mumbai or try cab booking in Mumbai. For travelers with an extremely tight budget, public transport would be the ideal pick.

Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir

Resting place of Sai Bab’s sacred body, the Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi is a popular temple visited by devotees and tourists in huge numbers from all over the country. The Shirdi Sai Baba temple was constructed by Gopalrao Booty, one of Sai Baba’s devotees. It is believed that the idea to construct such a temple stemmed from the dream Gopalrao Booty saw, in which Sai Baba asked him to build this shrine.