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Shirdi is a village located at the distance of 296 kilometers from the city of Mumbai in Maharashtra, India. The place is popular with the pilgrims for the famous Saibaba temple situated in the region. Thousands of followers of Sai Baba visit this place all the year round. Constructed on the Samadhi of Sai Baba, the temple is well known for its architecture and lush green surroundings.

Nearest Airport / Railway Station:
Aurangabad is the nearest airport to Shirdi located at the distance of 144 kilometers served by several domestic airlines.

Kopargaon is the nearest railway station to Shirdi located 15 kilometers away from Shirdi.

Highlights:
Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai,Gurusthan, Chavadi, Cottage of Abdul Baba, Maruti Mandir, Lendi Baug.
Best Time to Visit:
The best time to visit Shirdi is during the monsoons from June to August when the weather remains cool and fresh. The months of March and October are also good time to visit the place for this is the time when various festivals take place in and around Shiridi.
History of Shirdi:
Shirdi TourThe famous saint Sri Sai Baba lived in Shirdi, which is located near Mumbai. He is well known all over the world as a spiritual and loving Guru who could provide solace to the mind with his simple words of wisdom. He was a philosopher with a huge number of followers. The famous saint lived here for sixty years of his life and was buried there after his death. The place is visited by a large number of pilgrims everyday who come to take the blessings of Sri Sai Baba and resolve their quandaries and confusions regarding life and existence.
Places to see in Shirdi:
Samadhi Mandir: It is the samadhi temple of Baba built with white marble stones and ornamental railings. The temple has an idol of Sai Baba made up of Italian marble. The temple can accommodate upto 600 pilgrims at a time. The place has a room exhibiting different items used by the saint.

Dwarkamai: It is a mosque located at the right side of the Samadhi Mandir. It is the place where Sai Baba led the later half of his life. The place is adorned with the huge oil paintings of the saint.

Gurusthan: It is the place where Sri Sai Baba came to live as a child. The place has a temple that is visited by hundreds of pilgrims all over the year.

Chavadi: It is the place where Sri Sai Baba slept. There is one chair and a bed that was used by the saint at Chavadi. The place also has a portrait of Sai Baba.

Cottage of Abdul Baba: Abdul Baba, the famous disciple of Sai Baba used to live here. It is located right at the opposite of Chavadi. Several items used by Sai Baba and his disciples have been put on display for the tourists.

Maruti Mandir: Located at a short distance from the Cottage of Abdul Baba, it is a temple Baba used to visit frequently.

Lendi Baug: It is a garden that was made and maintained by Sri Sai Baba. A lighthouse has been constructed at this place where a lamp is kept burning all throughout the day and night as a symbol of respect to the Baba.

Things to do at Shirdi:
Offering prayers at the temples located at Shirdi, go for excursions to various tourist spots from Shirdi, take strolls in the lush green gardens of the region.
Shopping in Shirdi:
There are several shops in Shirdi that sell photos and effigies of Sai Baba. Books and posters of Sai Baba are the things to look for in the village of Shirdi.
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