YOUR SHIRDI YATRA

In 12 days

Mon, 17 Aug → Wed, 19 Aug · 5 guests

SHIRDI WEATHER · 17 AUG

30°C days, 22°C nights

Seasonal average · Pack light cotton · Stay hydrated

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Shirdi day-trip packages

Shani Shingnapur, Nashik & more

Call rickshaw

No commission · negotiate yourself

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Darshan schedule

Kakad Aarti

20-30 min

5:15 AM

Madhyan Aarti

30-45 min

12:00 PM

Dhoop Aarti

2-4 hours

6:30 PM

Shej Aarti

Pre-booked only

10:00 PM

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How long is darshan?

Normal days

2-3 hours

Peak days

4-5 hours

ThursdaySaturdaySundaypublic holidaysfestival days

Morning 9-11 AM and late evening 8-10 PM generally move faster than the afternoon and aarti windows.

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Temple gates & entry

GATE

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Aarti pass entry

Entry for pilgrims with pre-booked aarti tickets. Also wheelchair pickup from PRO office inside.

GATE

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Sai Baba statue + shopping

Iconic Sai Baba statue here. Plenty of prasad, mala, and souvenir shops around this gate.

GATE

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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.

Nearby darshan points and directions from your stay

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Samadhi Mandir

MUST VISIT

Sai Baba's final resting place · main temple

Open 4:00 AM · Close 11:15 PM

visit 1-2 hours

240 m · 3 min

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Dwarkamai

MUST VISIT

Old mosque where Baba lived · sacred dhuni (perpetual fire) burns

Open 5:00 AM · Close 10:00 PM

visit 30 min

360 m · 5 min

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Chavadi

MUST VISIT

Where Baba slept alternate nights · Palki procession every Thursday

Open 5:00 AM · Close 9:00 PM

visit 20 min

390 m · 5 min

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Gurusthan

MUST VISIT

Neem tree where Baba first appeared · incense offered for healing

Open 5:00 AM · Close 9:30 PM

visit 15 min

440 m · 6 min

💡All within a 5-min walk · plan a single loop after morning darshan

Darshan on your dates

Kakad Aarti

Morning awakening ceremony — priests wake Baba symbolically with devotional songs

5:15 AMLeave by 5:01 AM

VIP ₹60020-30 min

Madhyan Aarti

Midday ceremony — naivedya (food) is offered to Sai Baba

12:00 PMLeave by 11:46 AM

VIP ₹40030-45 min

Dhoop AartiNEXT

Evening ceremony with incense (dhoop) and lamp offerings

6:30 PMLeave by 6:16 PM

VIP ₹4002-4 hours

Shej Aarti

Bedtime aarti — Sai Baba's rest ceremony. Most sought-after

10:00 PMLeave by 9:46 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

4:00 AM

Closes

11:15 PM (after Shej Aarti)

Cleaning break

11:15 PM to 4:00 AM

Open hours

21 hours daily

RULES

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No mobile phones inside — Free cloakroom at entrance · open 24/7 during temple hours
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No photography inside sanctum — Strictly prohibited · security enforces
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Modest dress code — No shorts/sleeveless · Full pants/saree for adults · covered shoulders
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ID proof required for VIP — Aadhaar / PAN / DL / Voter ID
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Bags through security — All bags checked · large bags deposited at cloakroom
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Children 10+ need ID — For VIP darshan only · infants welcome
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No food/drink inside — Except for VIP section · drink water before entering
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Silence in sanctum — No loud talking · turn off any electronics

Temple gates & entry

GATE

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Aarti pass entry

Entry for pilgrims with pre-booked aarti tickets. Also wheelchair pickup from PRO office inside.

GATE

🛍️

Sai Baba statue + shopping

Iconic Sai Baba statue here. Plenty of prasad, mala, and souvenir shops around this gate.

GATE

🎟️

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

ROUTEMODEFARE

Lodge area → Samadhi Mandir

Shared auto available · fix fare first

Auto₹30-50

Lodge area → Bus Stand

Fixed rate · short ride

Auto₹40-60

Lodge area → Sainagar Railway Station

Pre-paid stand recommended at station

Auto₹80-120

Lodge area → Shirdi Airport (SAG)

Book taxi · 14 km · auto not ideal

Taxi₹300-400

Shirdi → Shani Shingnapur (round trip)

Sedan ₹11/km · SUV ₹15/km · bargain firmly

Taxi₹1500-2500

Shirdi → Trimbakeshwar (round trip)

Full day · includes waiting time

Taxi₹2500-4000

Shirdi → Nashik (round trip)

Can combine with Trimbakeshwar

Taxi₹2000-3500

Shirdi → Aurangabad Airport

130 km · 3 hours

Taxi₹2500-3500

💡Agree on fare before boarding · most drivers accept these rates

Shopping & around

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Sai Complex Mall

Largest indoor shopping centre in Shirdi. Air-conditioned · souvenirs, prasad boxes, clothing, cafés. Good break during the afternoon.

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Gate 4 market

Open-air bazaar with prasad, mala, Sai photos, souvenirs. Crowded but authentic · fair prices if you compare 2-3 stalls.

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Shirdi Village bazaar

Local sweet shops selling fresh pedha and laddu. Good for take-home gifts.

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Sai Teerth Devotional 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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Shri 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

Day trip

🪨Shani Shingnapur

75 km · ₹1500-2500

Day trip

⛰️Trimbakeshwar

100 km · ₹2500-4000

Day trip

🏞️Nashik · Panchavati

85 km · ₹2000-3500

Day trip

🌿Alandi (Dnyaneshwar)

180 km · Overnight

💡Start by 8 AM · prepaid taxi stand at Shirdi bus stand has fairest rates

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Emergency contacts

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TripSaffron Helpline

24/7 · Marathi, Hindi, English

+91 83296 67898

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Sansthan Temple Office

Official temple · 8 AM – 8 PM

600m from main lodges

02423-258400

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