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Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Darshan Timings and More

Sabka Malik Ek”- The famous “Shirdi wale Sai Baba” is worshipped at Shirdi without any barriers of caste-like Hindu- Muslims. Located at 79 km to Nasik, 80 km to Ahmadnagar and 253 km to Mumbai, Maharashtra a town called Shirdi is there. Shirdi is a famous pilgrimage place of the abode of great saint Sai Baba. It is said that around the 18th century, a young man(Sai Baba) took shelter in a mosque in Shirdi, Nobody knew from where the stranger had come and stayed there.

Shirdi is the country’s largest fruit exporter of grapes, pomegranates, and guava. Try fresh fruits, while you are in town.

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Timings

The temple is open at 4:45 AM and closes at 11:00 PM and the timings of special rituals are as follows.

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple DarshanShirdi Sai Baba Temple Timings
Temple Open4:45 AM
Bhupali5:00 AM
Kakad Aarti (Morning)5:15 AM
Mangal Snaan In Samadhi Mandir5:50 AM
Aarti “Shirdi Majhe Pandharpur”6:20 AM
Darshan Begins In Samadhi Mandir6:25 AM
Dhuni Pooja With Rice and Ghee In Dwarkamai11:30 AM
Mid-day Aarti12:00 PM
Pothi (Devotional Reading / Study) In Samadhi Mandir4:00 PM
Dhoop Aarti(Evening)At Sunset
Devotional Songs in Samadhi Mandir & Cultural ProgramsDevotional Songs in Samadhi Mandir & Cultural Programs
Shej Aarti10:00 PM

Entry Fee of Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

The common entry is free of cost.

VIP Darshan

Cost of VIP Darshan- INR 200

Quick Darshan – INR 1,500

Cost of Aarti Darshan

  • Kakad Aarti (Morning)– INR 600
  • Madhyan Aarti – INR 400
  • Dhoop Aarti(Evening) – INR 400
  • Shej Aarti – INR 400

You can book your VIP Darshan from the temple site or book at the ticket counter at the temple location. For guidance on booking tickets, you can visit our complete guide on Shirdi Temple Online Darshan Ticket Booking.

History of Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Shirdi Sai Baba

Sai Baba was a mysterious person. No one knows about him, From where he came, His name, religion, etc but his thinking and people started believing that he does not belong to any single religion but to the path of understanding, love and goodness. Thus, Hindus say he is a Hindu and Muslims believe he is a Muslim.

This is the only place where there is a mosque inside a temple. Saibaba lived with common people as a penniless fakir, wearing a kafni and sleeping upon a met, begging for food. In 1918, Sai Baba left his mortal body, as he was always and ever aware of what happened within the minds and hearts of everyone, his devotees or not. The omnipresent Sai Nath is a living spiritual force and he serves mankind to free them from the hold of fear.

Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir

Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir is a main attraction of Shirdi located in the heart of Shirdi. Sai Baba’s body has been laid to eternal rest here. It was built in 1917-1918 by a Nagpur millionaire and a Sai Baba devotee, Shreemant Gopalrao Buti. The Samaddhi is built with white marble. A Stunning statue of Sai Baba, in which he is seated on a throne, was made of Italian marble by Balaji Vasant in 1954. It has an open silver umbrella above it.

The Shirdi Sai Baba temple timings are that it is open from 4:45 AM and closes at 11:00 PM. On Thursday and during festivals, Sai Baba’s photo is taken out from the temple in a Palkhi in a colorful procession. The must-visit place for Sai Baba’s devotees. You can feel the presence of Sai Baba in the spiritual form here and feel closer to him- ’The Child of God’.

Places to Visit Near Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

  • Sai Baba Samadhi temple
  • Chavdi
  • Dwarkamai
  • Khandoba Temple
  • Sai Museum
  • Lendi baug
  • Gurusthan
  • Hanuman Temple
  • Panch Mukhi Ganesha Temple
  • Mahalakshmi Temple
  • Sai Teerth Theme Park
  • Shanishingnapur

For detailed information, you can visit our blog on Best Incredible Places To Visit In Shirdi Which You Cannot Miss.

Important Guidelines to Follow

  • Please do not use cell phones inside the temple.
  • Do not eat in the main mandir area.
  • Wear appropriate clothes to the temple. As shorts are not allowed. Any decent dress is mandatory as they have no dress code but avoid wearing short clothes.
  • Please put all donations in hundi (cash/check). All checks are payable to “Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW“.

How to Reach Shirdi Sai Temple?

By Road

From all the main cities of India, Shirdi is well connected by road. You can take a private vehicle or a bus from Mumbai, Nashik, Pune, and Manmad to reach Shirdi. You can have Tourist cabs, taxis and buses anywhere in Shirdi.

By Rail

Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Shirdi. It is very well connected to most of the major cities in the country. Other nearby locations are Manmad-Junction (60 Kms), Kopargaon(22 Kms) and Nagarsul (50 Kms). 

By Air

The Nearest airport is Sri Saibaba International Airport at Kakadi. Domestic flights from Mumbai, Indore, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata are available to Shirdi. You can also link your international flights from here.

Accommodations in Shirdi

There are several accommodation facilities available in Shirdi which is also near to Sai Baba temple. Many Dharamshala in Shirdi are available which provide facilities for a night stay and are also near the temple. Here is the List of accommodations in Shirdi also you can book a stay online.

Also, there are hotels in Shirdi which are near the temple and provides amenities to guest along with night stay and other facilities which are open and rooms are available. You can visit our blog on Accommodation in Shirdi.

Best Time to Visit Shirdi

The best time to visit the Shirdi is during the start of Winter because the weather is pleasant and it is a great time to enjoy your pilgrimage and sightseeing in Shirdi.

During the Summer season, the temple does not have much crowd so you can easily visit the Shirdi temple. But during this time there is little heat. You can visit during the summer only if you want to minus the crowd.

FAQs

1. Is there any charge to visit the Shirdi Temple?

No there are no charges for the Darshan in Shirdi but there are charges for the VIP tickets for Darshan.

2. What is the time on Thursday at Shirdi Sai Baba temple?

The Temple timing for Thursday is from 4:45 AM to 11:15 PM.

3. Which is the Nearest Airport to Shirdi?

The nearest airport is Sri Saibaba International Airport at Kakadi located 14km from the temple.

4. How can I reach Shani Shingnapur from the Shirdi?

The distance of Shani Shingnapur from Shirdi is about 72.1 km regular Maharashtra bus runs between this town and private taxis and cars are also easily available from both sides. So you can get to any of them from the other.

5. How much time does it take to have Darshan at Shirdi?

Avoiding the Thursdays and Festivals it does not take more than 1 hour and also depends upon the time you visit the temple.

6. Are there any locker facilities at Shirdi?

Yes, there are cloakrooms at the Shirdi bus stand. The bus stand is 5 minutes from the Shirdi temple. You can keep your important luggage there.

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