Shirdi is the abode of one of the most revered saint Sai Baba of Shirdi. The temple premises of Shri Saibaba are spread in approximately 200 sq. mtrs in the heart of Shirdi village. Sai Baba of Shirdi also known as Shirdi Sai Baba, was an Indian spiritual master who was and is regarded by his devotees as an avatar of God, saint, fakir and satguru. Popularly known as the 'Child of God', Sai Baba preached tolerance towards all religions and the message of universal brotherhood.
He was revered by both his Muslim and Hindu devotees, and during, as well as after, his life it remained uncertain if he was a Muslim or Hindu himself. He gave no distinction based on religion or caste. He had no love for perishable things and his sole concern was self-realization. He taught a moral code of love, forgiveness, helping others, charity, contentment, inner peace, and devotion to God and guru. One of his well known epigrams, "Sabka Malik Ek" ("One God governs all"), is associated with Sufism and Islam.
Shirdi was the home of Sai Baba, the great saint of the 20th century. The saint lived in Shirdi for more than 50 years of his life. The Shirdi temple complex includes Khandoba, Gurusthan, Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai, Chavadi and Lendi Baug. Maruti Temple and Shani Temple, constructed under the supervision of Shirdi Sai Baba, are the other places of attraction in Shirdi. The small town of Shirdi is full of fragrance with the devotional intensity of devotees from across the world. The streets of the holy town are full of shops which sell Sai Baba record of his life.
DEDICATED TO: SAI BABA
STATE: MAHARASHTRA
LOCATION: Shirdi is located in Rahata Tehasil in Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra.
LANGUAGE :Marathi, Hindi, and English.
WHEN TO VISIT :Visit Throughout the year. Best time to visit Pandharpur is October to April.
CLOTHING : Cotton in summer and woolen in winter.
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Shirdi is connected by good motorable roads to all major places. There are excellent bus services provided by State Road Transport Corporation, connecting Shirdi to other nearby cities.
Trains services have also began operation from the different parts of the country for Shirdi. The newly built railway station of Shirdi is located just 10 km. away from the temple, now runs many trains from across the country.
The nearest airport Aurangabad is 114 km away from Shirdi. The airport is well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. You can board a taxi or a cab or a bus to reach Shirdi from Aurangabad.
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