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Hindu temple · Shirdi, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra

Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, Shirdi

Sai Baba of Shirdi.

Best monthsJul-Mar
BusiestThursdays, Guru Purnima, Ram Navami and Vijayadashami
Nearest airportShirdi (SAG)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly (good)
  8. AUgust (good)
  9. SEptember (good)
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

Sai Baba lived in Shirdi until 1918 and his samadhi temple is one of India’s busiest shrines, visited by Hindus, Muslims and others. The Sansthan runs free meals, rooms and a hospital.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Shirdi (SAG), about 13 km, Pune (PNQ), about 144 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Manmad Junction railway station (MMR), about 54 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Shirdi, Nashik and Trimbakeshwar guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Book darshan, aarti passes and rooms on sai.org.in.
  • Shirdi airport and Sainagar Shirdi station are close.

Visiting from abroad?

Everyone is welcome. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Official information: Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust.

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, Shirdi?
Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, Shirdi is in Shirdi, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra.
How do I reach Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, Shirdi?
The nearest airport on our list is Shirdi (SAG), about 13 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Manmad Junction railway station, about 54 km away.
What is the best time to visit Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, Shirdi?
Jul-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Thursdays, Guru Purnima, Ram Navami and Vijayadashami.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, Shirdi?
Everyone is welcome.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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