Shirdi

The land of Sai Baba, Shirdi remains one of the most visited religious sites in India. Shirdi is located close to Nasik and has a heavenly vibe which can only be felt here. The small town narrates numerous stories about the saint Sai Baba and is blessed by his grandness. Travellers visit here to cleanse their souls and forget all worldly chaos.

Sai Baba Mandir is surely the most popular attraction of the town which brings travellers from all corners of the world. The temple stands right in the heart of the town and houses the Samadhi (burial site) of Sai Baba. The temple is visited by people of all religious backgrounds. Gurusthan is another prominent place in Shirdi. This is the location where Sai Baba first appeared as a 16 year old boy. Here you will see a Sai baba's portrait within a Shivalingam facing the Nandi bull.

Travellers must also visit Shani Shingnapur during their tour to Shirdi. This is a very unique shrine dedicated to the powerful Lord Shani. Lord Shani symbolizes the planet Saturn. The temple is simple in its outlook but has a beautiful spiritual aura bringing loads of spirituality seekers here. Locals of the village believe that Lord Shani protects them from thieves, and thus, no house in the village has doors and locks.

Samadhi Mandir is another prominent place in Shirdi which was raised by a millionaire from Nagpur. It is said that pilgrims wanted to install an idol of Lord Murlidhar in this temple and thus, Sai baba declared himself as one. The temple features huge pillars and looks fascinating.

How to Reach:
By Air: The Aurangabad airport is the closest airport to Shirdi.
By Rail: Closest railway station to Shirdi is Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station connected to most of the cities in India.
By Road: Both Interstate and intrastate bus services are available to reach the town of Shirdi.