Shirdi

Sai Baba Temple: The place that makes Shirdi world famous is the Sai Baba Temple. It is a renowned Hindu shrine that is also home to the resting spot of the saint. The temple stays open for devotees 24 hours a day, but it is better to visit during the aarti time. The three aartis take place at 4:30 AM-5 AM, 12 PM-12:30 PM, and 10:30 PM-10:50 PM.

Shani Shingnapur: Shani Shingnapur is a temple devoted to Lord Shani and houses a 5.5 feet tall shrine made of black stone. There is an entire village surrounding the temple that is famous for having houses without doors.

Hanuman Mandir: One of the best places to visit in Maharashtra is the Hanuman Mandir also known as the Maruti Mandir. It is the oldest temple that was constructed in the heart of the city.  It is believed that Maruti Mandir was the place where sadhus used to stay, whom Baba would occasionally visit during his earlier years in Shirdi. Visiting the majestic and historic temple can take you on a spiritual journey and seek blessings of Lord Hanuman.

Sai Heritage Village: Opened only in the year 2014, the Sai Heritage Village is a new spot to visit in Shirdi. It is a theme park that showcases the important moments from the life of Sai Baba. The heritage village is a religious as well as a recreational spot, where you can enjoy a picnic with the family.

Dixit Wada Museum: The museum is a must-visit spot for all the devotees of the saint Sai Baba. It houses a vast collection of his belongings, like robes, cooking utensils, leather padukas, and a smoking pipe. A walk around the museum can take you back to the glorious past. 

Jangli Maharaj Ashram: Located 7 km away from the town, the Jangli Maharaj Ashram offers you a peaceful ambience. This offbeat location takes you closer to pristine nature and lets you indulge in spiritual practices. You can schedule your visit around the full moon to experience a special religious programme.

Lendi Baug: Lendi Baug is a magnificent garden on the Shirdi-manmad state highway. You can take a stroll through this garden where Sai Baba once spent a lot of time. There are neem trees and deepagraha that you must visit if you are a devotee of the saint.

Wet N Joy Water Park: The amusement park is an ideal spot to spend your day out with friends and family. It consists of gigantic pools, adventurous rides, and plenty of amusing activities to give you a thrilling experience. After that, you can indulge in good food at the restaurant and buy souvenirs from the shops located there.

Dwarkamai: Dwarkamai is a mosque that is located in Shirdi. The mosque attracts people of both Hindu and Muslim religion as it houses a temple inside as well. The locals call it the heart of the city and must be on top of everyone’s itinerary

Upasani Maharaj Ashram: Upasani Maharaj was a famous saint of the 20th century. He lived on the spot where the ashram is now built on the Shirdi-Ahmedabad state highway. The Ashram comprises the samadhi of the saint and also his disciples.

The temple trust allows you to avail the VIP darshan. You can visit the official website of Sai Sansthan – to book your tour of the temple. By paying some extra amount you can take a VIP darshan.  

The magnificent Ajanta Ellora Caves are 145 km away from Shirdi. It can take a little over 3 hours for you to reach the caves from the city of Shirdi.

The temple prohibits visitors from carrying electronics like phones and cameras. You can deposit the phones before you enter the temple by paying a minimal fee per electronic item that you carry.