Shirdi is a small town situated towards the east of the Arabian Seashore in Maharashtra, with a land area of 13 sq. km. It has a registered population of 36 thousand.
It is the epicentre of Sai Baba pilgrimage. The followers of this spiritual leader come here to give obeisance and offerings at this leader’s native town. Sai Baba is said to have won the hearts of people from all walks of life and religious interests.
Things to do in Shirdi
Shirdi is a good place for sightseeing and pilgrimage. There are various beaches, parks, religious sanctuaries that you can visit here. It has many shopping markets for shopaholics, wherein one can grab great things for low prices. There are many food avenues to explore as well.
Tourist attractions in Shirdi
Tourists and pilgrims flock to Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir to offer their prayers. Dwarkamai Masjid, Sai Theerth Park and Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple are few other places you can visit. You can even relax and have a picnic at the beaches such as Aksa Beach and Tithal Beach. Lendi Baug is another beautiful attraction of Shirdi.
Places to shop in Shirdi
The best shopping markets are staged surrounding the temple. The markets are stocked with Sai Baba merchandise, CDs, sculptures and pilgrim clothes. Tourists purchase earthenware, pottery, jewellery, footwear and textiles like Bandhani sarees. You can also purchase puja items like camphor, incense sticks, lamps, fruits and other accessories.
Best time to visit Shirdi
It is best to visit Shirdi between September and February as the weather is more relaxed and better for moving outdoors, unlike the scorching-hot summers.
Modes of transport
Everything like taxis, buses, trains and flights are accessible in Shirdi as this is a pilgrim place. You can also catch a taxi or rent a car to cut down the expenses.
Weather in Shirdi
During summers, temperatures might flare up to 40 oC. Monsoons have scanty rainfall, but the winters are cold with temperatures dropping to 12 oC or less.
Airport in Shirdi
Shirdi International Airport (IATA: SAG) is located about 14 km away from the city. You can reach the airport via local buses or taxi service. You can visit IndiGo’s official website for information on flight schedules.