ABOUT SHIRDI
The Shirdi Saibaba Temple, located at Shirdi, Maharashtra. This little town in Ahmednagar district is home to the famous temple of Shri Sai Baba, which attracts devotees in lakhs of all religions, castes and creed who come to pay homage to Shri Sai Baba. Pilgrims belonging to all faiths throng here all the year round.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, Shirdi was established in the year 1922 to carry out the noble service of Shri Sai Baba. From the year 1922 to August of 1989 the establishment staff provided various facilities for the devotees. On May 4, 1990 Bhoomi Pujan of ‘Sai Baba Bhakta Niwas’ was performed. A building to accommodate 4500 devotees, having 560 self-contained rooms and two spacious halls has been constructed.
The Sansthan is publishing various photos and books on Shri Sai Baba in many languages. Sai temple Shirdi introduce, Thursday is the day Saibaba is specially worshipped. On this day devotees from all over india visit Shirdi for Darshan of Saibab. The trust has started English medium schools three years ago. Scholarships are given to the poor and clever students every year by the Sansthan. The Chairperson and the members of the trust are taking keen interest to provide facilities to the villagers and devotees.
HOLY PLACES AT SHIRDI SAI MANDIR PREMISES
SAMADHI MANDIR

Baba’s Sacred Body has been laid to eternal rest (Samadhi) here. The edifice of this main Mandir (Temple) was constructed with Baba’s blessing, by Shri Gopalrao Butti of Nagpur, an ardent devotee of Baba. It is therefore also known as “Butti Wada”. Baba’s Beautiful lifesize idol is installed near His Samadhi in this shrine. All rituals, comprising Pooja, Abhishek and daily four Aaratis, are performed here. This is the place where sacred body of Baba is resting in Samadhi. Shri Gopalrao Butty of Nagpur constructed this building, This place is also known as ‘Butty Wada’. It consists of Shrine and of a beautiful idol of Shri Sai Baba.
DWARAKAMAI

This was Baba’s abode (located within Samadhi Mandir Complex) continuously for sixty years till He took Samadhi. Baba blessed innumeranble devotees here. The Sheela (Stone), on which Baba used to sit, is located in Dwarkamai. The sacred fire (Dhuni) lit by Baba is also eternally burning here. Baba used to give Sacred Udi (Ash) from this Dhuni to His devotees to fulfil their wishes. Even now, Udi distributed to devotees is from this Dhuni. Baba used to cook food here distribute it among His devotees.
CHAVADI

Chavadi is located nearby, on the eastern side of Samadhi Mandir Complex. On every alternate day, Baba used to proceed in Procession from Dwarkamai to Chavadi at night and sleep there. Even now, on every Thursday Baba’s Photo, Holy Padukas (Foot-wear) and Sataka (Baton) are taken in palaquin procession to the Chavadi, between 9.15 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
GURUSTHAN

Baba was first spotted (within Samadhi Mandir Complex) when He was a lad of sixteen. Baba used to refer to this spot as His Guru’s (Mentor’s) location. The famous Margosa (Neem) tree, refered to in Shree Sai Satcharitra stands here. It is the experience of devotee that they burn incense here on Thursday and Fridays, their ailments get cured. This is the place where Baba first appeared to the world as boy of 16 years and this place is supposed to be Baba’s Gurusthan. The famous Margosa (Neem) tree is here which has a reference in “Sai Sat-Charitra”.
DATTA MANDHIR

This is the place where Shri Sai Baba used to go for a stroll. Nandadeep (oil flame) is kept constantly burning near the Pimple tree planted by Shri Sai Baba himself. There is also Datta Mandir in this garden and Shri Sai Baba’s beloved horse ‘Shamkarna’ (Sham Sundar) is taking Eternal rest here. There is also a well here called as ‘Baba’s Shirdi’.
SAI MUSUEM

Valuable things used by Baba during his time are drinking vessel (Tumbler), Baba’s Paduka (footprints), Baba’s Satka, Grinder, Gramophones, Bowl of Hukka, Horse bridle-habiliments, the kaphani and Sandals worn by Shri Sai Baba and the original photographs of Lord Sai. All these valuable things are kept in the museum Hall for Sai devotees. This is the place where sacred body of Baba is resting in Samadhi. Shri Gopalrao Butty of Nagpur constructed this building, This place is also known as ‘Butty Wada’. It consists of Shrine and of a beautiful idol of Shri Sai Baba.
OTHER TEMPLES AROUND SAI MANDHIR

Samadhis of Shri Tatya Patil Kote, Shri Bhau Maharaj Kumbhar, Shri Padmanabha Iyer, Shri Nanawali and Shri Abdul Baba, who were Baba’s ardent devotees and were closely associated with Him during His life time, are located within Samadhi Mandir Complex, Near Lendi Baug. Besides the forgoing, there are other Temple located within Samadhi Mandir Complex : Shri Ganesh Temple, Shri Shani Temple, and Shri Mahadeo Temple.
KANDOBA TEMPLE

This Temple is located near Shree Saibaba Hospital on Nagar-Manmad Road. When the marriage party of chand Patil’s wife’s nephew came to Shirdi, they had taken shelter under the banyan tree located near this temple. When Shree Saibaba, Who had accompanied this marriage party, alighted with others in the open ground of the temple, the Pujari (Priest) of the temple welcomed this Young Ascetic with the words “Aao Sai” (“Come Sai”).
Pooja timings of shirdi sai baba temple
All over the world , sai devotees always thinks to visit a holy place Shirdi sai baba temple once in their life where as many sai devotee will have the shirdi sai baba dharshan once in a year. Going in the right time to the shirdi temple allows devotees to have dharshan happily with great experience with the family members. Knowing the daily programmes of shirdi sai baba temple before reaching the shirdi city, allows you to have a good plan about your shirdi trip. We are providing important information to the sai devotees regarding the pooja timings and daily programmes of the shirdi sai baba temple which is collected from the official site of shirdi saibaba temple.
Taking accommodation in shirdi according to the pooja timings will allows every sai devotee to visit more nearby places in shirdi city.
Time | Programme in the shirdi sai baba temple |
4:00 AM | Shirdi sai baba Temple opens |
4.15 AM | Bhupali |
4:30 AM - 05:00 AM | Kakad Aarti (morning) |
5:00 AM | Bhajan in Saibaba Mandir |
5.05 AM | Holy Bath of Shri Sai Baba (Mangal Snaan) in Samadhi Mandir |
5:35 AM | Aarti "Shirdi Majhe Pandharpur |
5:40 AM | Darshan begins in Samadhi Mandir |
11:30 AM | Dhuni Pooja with rice and ghee in Dwarkamai |
12:00 AM- 12:30PM | Mid day Aarti |
4:00 PM | Pothi (Devotional reading/Study) in Samadhi Mandir |
At Sunset (20 min.) | Dhoop Aarti |
8:30 - 10:00 PM | Devotional Songs in Samadhi Mandir and other Cultural Programmes (if any) |
9:00 PM | Chavadi and Gurusthan closes |
9:30 PM | In Dwarkamai water is offered to Baba, a mosquito net is hung and the hanging lamp is lit |
9:45 PM | Dwarkamai (the upper part) closes |
10:30 PM-10:50 PM | Shej (night) Aarti, after this , a shawl is wrapped around the statue in the Samadhi Mandir, a Rudraksha mala is put around baba's neck, Mosquito net is hung, and a glass of water kept there |
11:15 PM | Samadhi Mandir closes after night Arati in the temple |
Abhishek Pooja Timings
1st Batch | 7.00 am to 8.00am |
2nd Batch | 9.00am to 10.00 am |
3rd Batch* | 11:00 pm to 12:00 pm |
*Depends on the Crowd in the Shirdi Sai Baba temple |
Note: Amount payable for Abhishek Pooja is Rs 101/- only
Satyananarayan Pooja timings
1st Batch | 7.00 am to 8.00am |
2nd Batch | 9.00am to 10.00 am |
3rd Batch* | 11:00 pm to 12:00 pm |
4th Batch* | 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm |
5th Batch* | 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm |
*Depends on the Crowd in the Shirdi Sai Baba temple |
Important note to the devotees: Dharshan line will be closed during this time
After Noon Arati | 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
After Shej Aarati | 10:00 p.m. Onward |
Dhuparati | Half hour before aarati |
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