Hotel Dhantara
Pimpalwadi Road, Bhagyalaxmi Rd, Shirdi, Maharashtra 423109, India, Shirdi
Hosted by Hotel Dhantara Owner
3 min walk from temple
Hot water for Kakada Arati
AC available
Senior friendly
Family hotel
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Your yatraMEDIUM CROWD
22 May23 May
1 night · 2 guests · Weekday yatra
38°C days25°C nightsNo festival conflict
Nearby darshan points and directions from your stay
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Chavadi Shirdi
MUST VISITWhere Baba slept alternate nights · Palki procession every Thursday
Open 5:00 AM · Close 9:00 PM
visit 20 min
351 m · 5 min
Directions🕌
Dwarkamai Shirdi
MUST VISITOld mosque where Baba lived · sacred dhuni (perpetual fire) burns
Open 5:00 AM · Close 10:00 PM
visit 30 min
376 m · 5 min
Directions🕉️
Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
MUST VISITSai Baba's final resting place · main temple
Open 4:45 AM · Close 11:15 PM
visit 1-2 hours
411 m · 6 min
Directions💡All within a 5-min walk · plan a single loop after morning darshan
Distances and Directions from your stay
Darshan on your dates
Kakad AartiNEXT
Morning awakening ceremony — priests wake Baba symbolically with devotional songs
5:15 AMLeave by 5:02 AM
VIP ₹59910-15 min
Madhyan Aarti
Midday ceremony — naivedya (food) is offered to Sai Baba
12:00 PMLeave by 11:47 AM
VIP ₹39930-45 min
Dhoop Aarti
Evening ceremony with incense (dhoop) and lamp offerings
6:30 PMLeave by 6:17 PM
VIP ₹4002-4 hours
Shej Aarti
Bedtime aarti — Sai Baba's rest ceremony. Most sought-after
10:00 PMLeave by 9:47 PM
VIP ₹400Pre-booked only
💡Best queue: Tue–Wed 9–11 AM · Avoid Thursdays (3x crowd) · Book Shej Aarti 2 weeks ahead
Temple timings & rules
Opens
4:45 AM
Closes
11:15 PM (after Shej Aarti)
Cleaning break
11:15 PM to 4:45 AM
Open hours
20 hours daily
RULES
- •No mobile phones inside — Free cloakroom at entrance · open 24/7 during temple hours
- •No photography inside sanctum — Strictly prohibited · security enforces
- •Modest dress code — No shorts/sleeveless · Full pants/saree for adults · covered shoulders
- •ID proof required for VIP — Aadhaar / PAN / DL / Voter ID
- •Bags through security — All bags checked · large bags deposited at cloakroom
- •No food/drink inside — Except for VIP section · drink water before entering
- •Silence in sanctum — No loud talking · turn off any electronics
Temple gates & entry
GATE
1
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Aarti pass entry
Entry for pilgrims with pre-booked aarti tickets. Also wheelchair pickup from PRO office inside.
GATE
4
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Sai Baba statue + shopping
Iconic Sai Baba statue here. Plenty of prasad, mala, and souvenir shops around this gate.
GATE
6
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Paid darshan pass (₹200)
Walk-in counter for ₹200 paid darshan pass — official, safe. Use this if you did not book online.
GATE
7 & 8
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Free darshan entry
Regular free darshan queues. Bag check at entry; no outside pedha or prasad allowed inside.
Fair rickshaw and taxi rates
FROM YOUR LODGE
→ Shri Sai Prasadalaya
250 m
~₹40
estimate
→ Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
411 m
~₹40
estimate
→ Shirdi Bus Stand
789 m
~₹40
estimate
→ Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station Parking
2.8 km
~₹85
estimate
Estimated at local rates. Shared autos are cheaper; tourist-area rates may be higher. Always agree on fare before boarding.
ROUTEMODEFARE
Shirdi → Shani Shingnapur (round trip)
Sedan ₹11/km · SUV ₹15/km · bargain firmly
Shirdi → Trimbakeshwar (round trip)
Full day · includes waiting time
Shirdi → Nashik (round trip)
Can combine with Trimbakeshwar
Shirdi → Aurangabad Airport
130 km · 3 hours
💡Agree on fare before boarding · most drivers accept these rates
Shopping & around
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Sai Complex
Largest indoor shopping centre in Shirdi. Air-conditioned · souvenirs, prasad boxes, clothing, cafés. Good break during the afternoon.
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Sai temple Gate No. 4
Open-air bazaar with prasad, mala, Sai photos, souvenirs. Crowded but authentic · fair prices if you compare 2-3 stalls.
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Sai Teerth Theme Park
Immersive theme park on Sai Baba's life — animatronics, 4D show, boat ride, Bharat Mata temple. Air-conditioned · ₹250-500 entry · 3-4 hour visit.
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Sai Heritage Village
Open-air museum recreating 19th-century Shirdi — Baba's daily life scenes, replica of Dwarkamai, traditional village crafts. Good for families.
Add to your yatra
💡Start by 8 AM · prepaid taxi stand at Shirdi bus stand has fairest rates
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Who can stay
Families, married couples, solo pilgrims, and senior pilgrims welcome.
Valid government ID required at check-in (standard practice).
Unrelated mixed-gender groups: please contact us before booking.
- •ID proof required at check-in
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Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before check-in.
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AC Double
Fits 2 per room
₹1,800
per night
AC Triple Bed
Fits 3 per room
₹2,250
per night
From
₹1,800
+ ₹200 charges