About Shirdi Tourism
Located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, Shirdi is a small, quaint town known as the Holy Abode of Sri Sai Baba. Woven around his teachings, this is one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations in the country. Shirdi enthrals a large number of devotees from not only India but other parts of the world too. Other than its religious significance, this town is also famous for its abundance of natural beauty and rich, fascinating history. In short, Shirdi is popular among not just spiritual seekers and devotees but nature lovers and history enthusiasts as well.
If you’re also planning a trip to this stunning destination, choose Veena World as your travel partner. Here, we offer a wide range of cost-effective Shirdi tourism packages. These packages are all-inclusive and come with a well-crafted itinerary to ensure amazing holiday experiences for our guests. Simply browse our collection of Shirdi tourism packages and make a selection based on your preferences in terms of budget, trip duration, etc. Or, you can also opt for the customised holiday option to enjoy a vacation tailored to your specific needs.
Best Time to Visit Shirdi
The best time to visit Shirdi is between October and February, because the weather remains pleasant throughout the day. You can easily head out for sightseeing without having to worry about the scorching sun or chilly air. There are certain festivals also when Shirdi experiences a huge visitor influx. Some of these include Dussehra, Diwali, Holi, and Gudi Padwa. If you want to avoid tourist crowds, you can also plan your trip during the summer season (April-June). These months are considered the shoulder season due to the rising temperature. But it is not recommended to plan your Shirdi tour in monsoon months. In July and August, the town receives moderate to heavy rainfall, which makes it difficult to go from one place to another.
Experience The Best Of Shirdi
Here is a list of all the major attractions in the town that you’ll find in the itinerary of every Shirdi local tourism package:
Sai Baba Temple
Commonly referred to as Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, this place is the major attraction in the town. Located in the heart of Shirdi, this temple was originally built in 1922. It is believed that Sai Baba came to the town at the age of 16 and remained there till he was absorbed in Samadhi. Being an important part of Shirdi tourism, this temple is visited by a large number of devotees on a daily basis. This is the place where his mortal remains are interred. Although the temple remains open on all days of the week, it experiences the highest visitor influx on Thursday, as it is considered auspicious by Sai Baba followers. A total of 4 aartis (prayer meetings) are held here on a daily basis, which are Kakad Aarti (4:30 am), Madhyan Aarti (12:00 pm), Dhup Aarti (6:30 pm), and Shej Aarti (10:30 pm).
Dwarkamai
If you’re visiting Shirdi to seek blessings from Sai Baba, this is another important place you should definitely visit. Before Sai Baba arrived in this town, this building was home to an old mosque, but he turned it into a holy place of worship for people of all faiths. Despite being in a crumbling state, Dwarkamai is still held in great regard and visited by a large number of devotees.
Sai Teerth Theme Park
This is India's first devotional theme park, where you can experience the perfect blend of faith, innovation, technology, and entertainment. Located at a small distance from the Sai Baba temple, this place is immensely popular among tourists as well as locals. This theme park is open on all days of the week, and timing is from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Here, you can enjoy a number of events and laser shows that will give you a glimpse into the life of Sri Sai Baba.
Dixit Wada Museum
If you want to learn more about Sai Baba and his teachings, this is a place you shouldn’t miss. This awe-inspiring museum boasts a large collection of artefacts that showcase the life and times of Sai Baba. It is known for its rare collections of black and white photographs of Sai Baba. Other than this, you can also find Sai Baba’s kafni, leather padukas, cooking utensils, and bathing stones on display.
How To Reach Shirdi
Being one of the most popular pilgrimage site tourist destinations in India, Shirdi is easily accessible from other parts of the country. Here’s how you can reach there:
By Air: Located at a small distance of 14 kilometres from the main town, Shirdi International Airport offers seamless connectivity from other parts of the country. You can easily find direct/connecting flights to this airport from all major Indian cities.
By train: If you’re planning to travel by train, you’ll have to reach Sainagar Shirdi railway station, which serves the town of Shirdi. You can find several express and superfast trains to this station from several Indian cities.
By Road: If you’re coming from a nearby city like Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, etc., you can easily reach here by either bus or car. There are well-maintained roads that connect this town to these cities, and you’ll get scenic views throughout the journey as well.
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