SHIRDI

As the name suggests, this temple is dedicated to Sri Sai Baba and is one of the most famous temples to visit in Shirdi. It is also one of the renowned Hindu shrines in India. Sai Baba temple remains open for the devotees from early morning to late at night. Timings to visit the temple are given below: Aarti timings- 1: Kakad Aarti takes place from 4.30 AM to 5 AM 2: Mid-day Aarti takes place from 12 Noon to 12.30 PM 3: Shej Aarti takes place from 10.30 PM to 10.50 PM

Shani Shingnapur is located 72 km from the main city of Ahmednagar and is one of the many places to visit near Shirdi. It is known for the popular Shani Mahadev as it features a famous idol that is constructed in black stone (measures 5.5 ft in height). Moreover, it is at an open-air platform that engages travelers and surprises them with the panoramic view of the entire village that has no doors at all.

Gurusthan is known as the place where Sai Baba was first spotted by the world sitting under a neem tree. It is believed that he was about 16 years old and the place also houses a shrine where Sai Baba’s portrait is placed with a Shivalingam. Devotees believe that if you lit incense sticks at this place you’ll be cured from any type of illness and ailment. This place is located at a distance of 14 km from the main city and is known as one of the best places to visit in Shirdi in one day.

Carrying on the spiritual element, next place on the list is Dwarkamai where devotees visit to pay their respect to Sai Baba. Dwarkamai is the heart of Shirdi as Sai Baba spent a significant part of his life here. The main attraction of why people visit here is that it is the only mosque that houses a temple inside it. Not only Hindus but people of distinct faiths and religions come here to pay homage to Sai Baba.

Shirdi is a unique mix of pilgrimage sites as well as a picnic spot. Sai Heritage Village is an amazing theme park that was established in July 2014. It is known to be the best of all Shirdi Sightseeings. Sai Heritage Village displays many statues that depict some of the most important events that occurred in Sai Baba’s life from palki pictures to serving food to the devotees and providing healthcare to the needy and poor, etc.