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Maruti Mandir is a notable darshan points in Shirdi, 550 m from the main Sai Baba temple. Oldest temple in Shirdi · Baba joined sadhus here for discourse Plan to spend around 15 min here. Open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Oldest temple in Shirdi · Baba joined sadhus here for discourse
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
Neem tree where Baba first appeared · incense offered for healing
Where Mhalsapati welcomed Baba with 'Aao Sai' · gave him his name
Home of Baba's fervent devotee · small museum with rare items
550 m (about 7 minutes on foot). Most pilgrims combine Maruti Mandir with the main darshan in a single morning or afternoon visit.
Open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
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.
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.
Shirdi has several darshan points within walking distance. After Maruti Mandir, consider Samadhi Mandir and Dwarkamai. The Day trips guide below has the full circuit suggestion.
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