Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Shirdi

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Shirdi Timings, History, Darshan Timings

One of the greatest saints to have been born in India is regarded as Shri Sai Baba, who is worshipped in the Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple in Shirdi, Maharashtra, India. At the Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple, Sai Baba is revered as God incarnate and is thought to have been endowed with extraordinary powers. For all Sai Baba devotees who want to spend some time in God’s presence and experience what it’s like to be completely calm and happy, this is a must-visit holy site.

The temple structure is situated in the centre of Shirdi Village and occupies an area of about 200 square meters. On average, 25,000 devotees visit it every day, making it a major hub for followers from all over the world. The daily number of devotees increases to one million during festivals and other significant events.

With recent renovations in 1998, the temple grounds now have all the amenities of today, including Darshan Lane, the lunch and dinner-serving Prasadalay, donation and Prasad counters, a canteen, a book stall, a railway reservation counter and more. Devotees who travel long distances to attend the temple can also find lodging options. The fact that Sai Baba appeared in Shirdi as a young child and stayed there throughout his life, assisting people and transforming their lives, is what makes it a significant religious site.

Significance of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple 

Considered a mystery Fakir, Sai Baba lived his whole life in Shirdi, where he first appeared as a young man. According to him, his goal was to bless everyone who came to him for assistance, without exception. He is widely regarded as having changed many lives in a variety of ways, including curing the sick, saving the lives of men, protecting the defenceless, giving birth to children to couples, averting countless accidents, bringing people into harmony and peace with themselves and others, assisting them in gaining financial gain, and assisting them in evolving and changing spiritually.

It is thought by devotees that this Fakir is more than just a Baba; rather, he is a God in his own right, and that he is still changing and improving people’s lives today by assisting those who call him in times of need and pray to him. This explains why so many people travel from all over the nation to the Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple to honour Sai Baba and witness his vow to never stop helping his followers in need, even after his death, from his tomb.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple Complex

It is thought by devotees that this Fakir is more than just a Baba; rather, he is a God in his own right, and that he is still changing and improving people’s lives today by assisting those who call him in times of need and pray to him. This explains why so many people travel from all over the nation to the Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple to honour Sai Baba and witness his vow to never stop helping his followers in need, even after his death, from his tomb.

It is said that Sai Baba first paused at the Khandoba Temple when he arrived in Shirdi, and it is also where he was given his name. When Baba first arrived in Shirdi, he spent most of his time in Gurusthan, which translates to “place of the Guru.” Baba also claims that the neem tree there is where his Guru’s tomb is. An subterranean passageway or tunnel runs to the location of Dwarkamai from beneath this Neem tree.

Originally built as a sizable private residence during the final years of Sai Baba’s physical life, the Samadhi Mandir is the temple that now contains his burial. Gopalrao Booty, a wealthy devotee from Nagpur, constructed this shrine. It is called ‘Dagadi Wada’ because it was constructed of stone, and construction started here in 1915.

Because Sai Baba used to come here every day, the Lendi gardens are important. A shrine, a few tombs, and the lamp that Baba himself lit and placed between the two trees he planted are all found in the grounds. The Hanuman Mandir, Mahalakshmi Temple, Jain Temple, Narasimha Temple, and the three temples devoted to Ganesh, Shani, and Mahadev are among the other temples in the complex.

Festivals Celebrated at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple 

The Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple celebrates the three major festivals of Shirdi, Ramnavami, Guru Purnima, and Vijayadashami with great fervour and fervour. During these periods, the temple hosts unique programs of prayers, bhajans, scripture and devotional text readings, and processions with the palanquin and Rath.

Abhishek Pooja and Satyanarayan Pooja at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple 

Three one-hour batches of the Abhishek Pooja are held at the Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple at 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 11:00 AM.
For this Pooja, INR 101 is the required payment.

The Satyanarayan Pooja is held in five batches at 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. It also lasts for an hour.
Both of these poojas rely on the crowd for their final batches.

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple Aarti Timings 

Temple Opens- 4:00 AM
Bhupali- 4:15 AM
Kakad Aarti- 4:30 AM – 5:00 AM
Bhajan in Sai Baba Mandir- 5:00 AM
Mangal Snaan in Samadhi Mandir- 5:05 AM
Aarti- 5:35 AM
Darshan begins in the Samadhi Mandir- 5:40 AM
Dhuni pooja with rice and ghee in Dwarkamai- 11:30 AM
Midday Aarti- 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Devotional Reading in Samadhi Mandir- 4:00 PM
Dhoop Aarti- Sunset
Devotional songs in Samadhi Mandir- 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Chavadi and Gurusthan closes- 9:00 PM
Water is offered to Sai Baba, a mosquito net is hung, and the hanging lamp is lit in Dwarkamai- 9:30 PM
Dwarkamai closes- 9:45 PM
Night Aarti and other rituals take place- 10:30 PM – 10:45 PM
Samadhi Mandir closes- 11:15 PM

Shirdi Darshan Booking 

Tips For Visiting Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple 

Faster darshan is possible at the temple with special VIP permits that cost INR 200 apiece. If you are taking little children or babies to the temple, you need get those passes.

How To Reach Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Temple 

Regular buses from all around Maharashtra travel to Shirdi. The temple is conveniently accessible by public transportation, autos and rickshaws because it is situated in the centre of Shirdi Village.

You can pre-book for Darshan or Aarti on the official website of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust.