Shirdi is known to a few as a remote village, but is more popularly remembered by billions as the land of Sri Sai Baba. Devotees from all walks of life, across the world throng Shirdi for a glimpse of the omnipresent saint.
Places to see in Shirdi: In Shirdi, its worth visiting the Lendi Baug or Datta Mandir where Shri Sai Baba used to go for a stroll.
Shirdi Temple
Sai Baba of Shirdi, also known as Shirdi Sai Baba was an Indian spiritual leader who is regarded by his devotees as a saint, a fakir, a satguru and an incarnation of God. He was revered by both his Hindu and Muslim devotees during, as well as after his life.Sai Baba also condemned distinction based on religion or caste. It remains unclear if he was a Muslim or a Hindu. This, however, was of no consequence to Sai Baba. His teaching combined elements of Hinduism and Islam: he gave the Hindu name Dwarakamayi to the mosque in which he lived, practised both Hindu and Muslim rituals, taught using words and figures that drew from both traditions, and took samadhi in Shirdi. One of his well-known epigrams, 'Allah Malik' ('God is King') and 'Sabka Malik Ek' ('One God governs all'), is associated with both Hinduism and Islam.
Distance from Hotel: 850 m
Nandadeep
An eternal flame is kept constantly burning near the Pipal tree planted by Shri Sai Baba himself.
Distance from Hotel: 900 m
Gurusthan
The place got its name after Baba was first spotted seated under a 'Neem' tree here
Distance from Hotel: 1.4 km
The Chawadi
At a short distance from the gurusthan, lies baba's chawadi (resting place), where baba used to sleep every alternate day.
Distance from Hotel: 1.0 km
Maruti Mandir
The old Maruti mandir (Hanuman) temple had a special significance in Sai Baba’s life, who used to visit this temple everyday. It is located half way between Dwarkamai & Chawadi.
Distance from Hotel: 950 m
Dwarkamai
An eternal flame is kept constantly burning near the Pipal tree planted by Shri Sai Baba himself.
Distance from Hotel: 1.0 km
Nashik
Nashik is one of the main cities of Maharashtra and serves as the administrative headquarters of the district of the same name. It is located roughly about 97 kms. away from Shirdi.
Distance from Hotel: 87.7 km
Sakori
Situated at a distance of merely 5 km from Shirdi is Sakori, known for its Shri Upasani Kanyakumari Sthan.
Distance from Hotel: 5.5 km
Shani Shingnapur
Shani Shingnapur is a village regarded to be the holy seat of Shani Dev. It is located at a distance of around 70 km from Shirdi and is visited by people whose Shani (Saturn planet) is in disarray. They perform pooja and abhishek at the Shari Shaneshvar tirtha situated here, to appease the dev.
Distance from Hotel: 73.6 km