Lendi Garden / Baug, Shirdi
Lendi Garden / Baug is a notable darshan points in Shirdi, 150 m from the main Sai Baba temple. Garden where Baba watered plants daily · perpetual lamp lit by Baba Plan to spend around 30 min here. Open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
About this place
Garden where Baba watered plants daily · perpetual lamp lit by Baba
Other darshan points nearby
Sai Baba's final resting place · main temple
Old mosque where Baba lived · sacred dhuni (perpetual fire) burns
Where Baba slept alternate nights · Palki procession every Thursday
Where Mhalsapati welcomed Baba with 'Aao Sai' · gave him his name
Oldest temple in Shirdi · Baba joined sadhus here for discourse
Home of Baba's fervent devotee · small museum with rare items
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lendi Garden / Baug from the main Sai Baba temple?
150 m (about 2 minutes on foot). Most pilgrims combine Lendi Garden / Baug with the main darshan in a single morning or afternoon visit.
What's the best time to visit Lendi Garden / Baug?
Open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Is there an entry fee?
Most darshan points in Shirdi are free to enter. A small donation at the temple's hundi is customary; carry small-denomination notes for offerings.
Can I take photos inside?
Photography rules vary by site. Outside the sanctum is usually fine; inside the inner sanctum follow the same convention as the main Sai Baba temple — phones in lockers, no photography. When in doubt, ask the priest at the entrance.
How do I combine this with other nearby visits?
Shirdi has several darshan points within walking distance. After Lendi Garden / Baug, consider Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir and Dwarkamai Shirdi. The Day trips guide below has the full circuit suggestion.