Shirdi - The pilgrimage centre
Shirdi is a small town covering a land area of just 13 sq. km, on the eastern banks of the Arabian Seashore. It has a population of over 36 thousand. This small town is located in the state of Maharashtra.
Sai Baba was a well-known spiritual leader who resided in the town of Shirdi. His teachings earned him many devotees from many nations. Every year, pilgrims stop by at this town to pay homage and offer prayers to this leader in the Sai Baba Temple.
Things to do in Shirdi
Shirdi is also a place for sightseeing apart from the pilgrimage. It has many religious buildings built in favour of the late spiritual leader. There are many parks and beaches too.
The Prasadalaya of the temple of Sai Baba is known to serve free food to its devotees. It is known for using sustainable solar energy to cook the food. There are delicious sweets you can try too, like bundi, ladoos and the city’s special halwa.
Tourist attractions in Shirdi
Religious buildings worth visiting include the Baba Samadhi Mandir and Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple. Lendi Baug and the Sai Theerth Park are beautiful gardens for a stroll. You can have a fun day with your children at beaches like Aksa Beach and Diveagar Beach. Dwarkamai Masjid, Gurusthan, Dixit Wada Museum and Shani Shingnapur are the other sought-after attractions.
Places to shop in Shirdi
Shirdi has many shopping markets for tourists along the route of Sai Baba Temple. You can find every Sai Baba merchandise here such as sculptures, key-chains, t-shirts, car murthis, souvenirs, stickers, books and CDs.
Best time to visit Shirdi
December to February is the ideal time to pay a visit to Shirdi. The weather during this time is cool owing to the winter season.
Modes of transport
You can travel via buses, railway or flight. The roads are interlinked to the major cities near Shirdi. Tourists can either take buses or use cabs to get around the city.
Weather in Shirdi
Shirdi can get hot during summers with temperatures reaching up to 40°C. During winters, the temperature may fall down to 12°C. The city receives low rainfall.
Airport in Shirdi
Shirdi International Airport (IATA: SAG) is situated about 14 km away from the city. You can make it to the airport by using private or public road transport.