Samadhi Mandir
About
It
is the main attraction of Shirdi as the temple houses the last remains
of Sai Baba. A rich man from Nagpur started the construction of the
temple to place an idol of Lord Krishna; however the last remains of Sai
Baba were to be placed here as he departed this life in 1918, since
then the place holds immense reverence for Sai Baba's devotees from all
across the world. The temple is the central point of the Shirdi
pilgrimage and people stand in long queues to catch a glimpse of Sai
Baba's mortal remains.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: True
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Samadhi Mandir
About
It
is the main attraction of Shirdi as the temple houses the last remains
of Sai Baba. A rich man from Nagpur started the construction of the
temple to place an idol of Lord Krishna; however the last remains of Sai
Baba were to be placed here as he departed this life in 1918, since
then the place holds immense reverence for Sai Baba's devotees from all
across the world. The temple is the central point of the Shirdi
pilgrimage and people stand in long queues to catch a glimpse of Sai
Baba's mortal remains.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: True
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Samadhi Mandir
About
It
is the main attraction of Shirdi as the temple houses the last remains
of Sai Baba. A rich man from Nagpur started the construction of the
temple to place an idol of Lord Krishna; however the last remains of Sai
Baba were to be placed here as he departed this life in 1918, since
then the place holds immense reverence for Sai Baba's devotees from all
across the world. The temple is the central point of the Shirdi
pilgrimage and people stand in long queues to catch a glimpse of Sai
Baba's mortal remains.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: True
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Dwarkamayee Masjid
About
Just
right of the Samadhi Mandir is the Dwarkamayee Masjid; it is the place
where the Saint Sai Baba spent a major amount of his lifetime. At this
Mosque, Baba used to light up lamps every evening. A huge stone is still
preserved in this Masjid on which Sai Baba used to sit. The sacred
'Dhuni' or fire is still lit till this date and the astounding 'Udi' or
ash from this fire is given to pilgrims and is considered immensely
divine. The Masjid contains a life-size portrait of Sai Baba.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: True
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Chavadi
About
The
Chavadi is a small house situated close to the Masjid. Sai Baba spent
every alternate night over here. One can find here the 'Asan' or seat on
which he used to sit, a wooden plank and a wheel chair owned by Sai
Baba. His body was bathed here for the last time before his funeral.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: True
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Gurusthan
About
Gurusthan
is the place where Sai Baba was first spotted under a neem tree in
Shirdi. A huge portrait of Sai Baba is placed here in front of which
incense keeps burning day and night.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: True
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Khandoba Temple
About
The
Khandoba temple is situated at the Ahmednagar-Kopergaon road and is
dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is among the oldest temples of Shirdi. It
was at this temple that the priest called Baba with the name "Aao, Sai"
hence he became well known as Sai Baba.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: True
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Lendibagh
About
Sai
Baba used to spend time here meditating and used to daily light a lamp
in earthenware which is known as Nandadeep. He made a small garden here
which still remains and is beautifully decorated.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: True
- Honeymoon: True
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Dixit Wada Museum
About
The
Museum is situated in the center of the Sansthan complex and contains
rare black and white photographs of Sai Baba. Other articles like Baba's
'Kafni' (long robes) and his leather Padukas, gramophone records,
smoking pipe, water tumblers, bathing stone and cooking utensils which
were used by Sai Baba are on display. The museum remains open from 10 am
to 6 pm.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: False
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Dixit Wada Museum
About
The
Museum is situated in the center of the Sansthan complex and contains
rare black and white photographs of Sai Baba. Other articles like Baba's
'Kafni' (long robes) and his leather Padukas, gramophone records,
smoking pipe, water tumblers, bathing stone and cooking utensils which
were used by Sai Baba are on display. The museum remains open from 10 am
to 6 pm.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: False
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Thursday Palki Procession
About
Shri
Sai Baba used to sleep in Chawri every alternate night. This visit at
Chawri was prefaced by a 'palki' procession and Sai Baba was accompanied
from Dawakamai to Chawri. Even nowadays this palki procession is
carried out with the same enthusiasm and adoration. The procession
starts from Samadhi Temple to Dwarkamai Masjid from here it goes to
Chawri and returns to Samadhi Temple. Shej Aarti is presented to Shri
Sai Baba after the procession.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: True
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
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