Shirdi, a small town located in the state of Maharshtra and 122Km from Nashik, is the ablode of one of the most revered saints of India - Sai Baba of Shirdi. The place is around 6 hours drive from Mumbai and is basically a religious tourist center. The best time to visit this place is between September and April.Every activity at Shirdi revolves around the vast temple complex dedicated to the mystic Sai Baba. Thousands of devotees visit this place and start queuing up in the early hours of dawn to catch a glimpse and seek the blessings of the life-size statue of Sai Baba.Other places of interest that devotees can visit are Dwarkamani Mosque where the Baba meditated and slept on alternate nights. Near the mosque, in a corridor is the dhani or eternal flame that burns day and night. Other places of importance are the Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani Mandir, Narsimha Mandir, Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori Ashram.Shirdi offers a wide range of accommodation options to the business and leisure travelers alike. From tourist rest houses, dharamshalas and ashrams to five star and luxury accommodations - Shirdi is totally geared to meet the varied needs and demands of the pilgrims. |