Shiridi

Introduction And History : Shirdi is the home of the famous Indian saint Shri Saibaba, and is a small town fragrant with the devotional strength that ropes in devotees from not only India but also the world over. It is one of the most revered among the spiritual destinations of India and is situated in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra near the sacred city of Nasik. Both Hindu and Muslim pilgrims visit this town from far corners of India and tourism in Shirdi is gaining huge popularity, drawing considerable number of foreign tourists as well.

What To See : There is nothing particularly attractive about Shirdi. Saying so, an abundance of profoundly not so aesthetic pink, white and yellow concrete has nudged out the green spaces that must have once defined the landscape. And the odour of mercantilism simply pervades the air from hotel proprietors to street vendors to the temple authorities; everyone appears to have acquired breathtaking savoir-faire in the practice of peddling the Sai Baba phenomenon. The best time to visit this divine place is from the months of September to April.

Things to do: As a tourist of Shirdi, it is expected that you offer prayers at the temples located at Shirdi; also go for excursions to various tourist spots from Shirdi, take strolls in the lush green gardens of the region. The key attractions of Shirdi are Sai Baba mandir (temple) and his samadhi (memorial), Dwarkamai (mosque), Gurusthan, Chavadi, Lendi Baug, Maruti Mandir, Chawadi and Samadhi of Abdulbaba.

Accomodations : Although Shirdi is a small place, you can avail accommodation of the highest class here. It has the accommodation for every devotee who comes there.

Mode Of transport : Nearest Airport is Nashik and nearest rail station is Kopergaon. You reach Shirdi by road taking Ahmednagar-Manmad highway. You can also take taxi from Aurangabad, Pune or Mumbai.

Related links: Related Website: www.shirdi.org.uk

See also (Nearby places): ): Nashik, Pune, Sakori, Shanisinghnapur, Ajanta and Ellora caves.