Popular Temple
Shri Sai Baba Temple, Shirdi
Shirdi, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra
Samadhi shrine of the saint who taught 'Sabka Malik Ek' — visited by devotees of every faith
At a glance
- Location
- Shirdi, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra
- Presiding deity
- Shri Sai Baba
- Temple type
- Popular Temple
- Tradition
- Other tradition
- Nearest railway station
- Sainagar Shirdi railway station (~3 km); Kopargaon (~22 km) is another option
- Nearest airport
- Shirdi Airport (~15 km)
- Best time to visit
- October to March; Ram Navami and Guru Purnima are celebrated with particular grandeur.
History
The Shirdi Sai Baba temple stands at the samadhi shrine of Sai Baba (c. 1838-1918), a saint who blended elements of both Hindu and Muslim tradition and taught "Sabka Malik Ek" (one God for all). His exact origins remain a matter of debate among devotees and historians alike.
Spiritual significance
Shirdi is one of Maharashtra's most-visited pilgrimage sites, welcoming devotees of every caste, religion, and nationality without distinction.
Plan your visit
Darshan timings
4:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with several daily aartis.
Timings change on festivals and special occasions. Confirm with the temple's official source before you travel.
Sainagar Shirdi station connects to Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and several other cities; autos and taxis are readily available from the station to the temple.