Shirdi is the home of Sai Baba, located at a distance of 122 km from Nasik in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. It is believed that Sai Baba arrived at Shirdi in 1858 A.D. and spent 60 years of his life here until he attained his lifeline in 1918 A.D. Sai Baba is famously known as the child of God, as he always spread the message of universal brotherhood. Apart from this holy place, there are many small temples near, such as Chavadi, Samadhi Mandir and Dwarkamai. Shani Shignapur is located at a distance of 72 km from Shirdi.
About ten years before Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi, Gopalrao Booty had a dream where Baba inspired him to build a rest house and temple. Deeply moved, Booty woke up and saw Shama, who was sleeping nearby, with tears in his eyes. When asked, Shama revealed he had the same dream. Believing it to be Baba’s divine will, Booty immediately began planning the construction. For more details check our latest blog on Shree Shirdi Sai Temple Darshan timing and more.
How to Reach Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
The temple can be easily reached by taking the various modes of transaction. Some of them are given below.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station, located about 3 kilometres from the temple. The station is well connected to major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai through regular trains. After arriving at Sainagar Shirdi, you can take an auto-rickshaw or taxi or walk to the temple, as it is only a short distance away.
By Air
The nearest airport is Shirdi Airport (SAG), located about 14 kilometres from the temple. Shirdi Airport has regular flights from major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. After reaching Shirdi Airport, you can take a taxi or auto-rickshaw to reach the temple. The drive takes around 20 to 30 minutes.
By Road
You can also take state buses or private buses that regularly operate between major cities and Shirdi. Local taxis and auto-rickshaws are available within Shirdi to take you to the temple. The roads are well maintained, making the journey to Shirdi comfortable and convenient.
Best Time to Visit Sai Baba Temple, Shirdi
You can visit the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple on such festivals as Ram Navami, Guru Purnima and Vijayadashami.
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