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Centres Of Faith - Shirdi - Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction: 
   
Shirdi is a small, holy town in the Rahta taluka of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra.
    
This place is considered as renowned saint Saibaba’s Sadhna-bhoomi and Karm-kshetra (the land of Baba’s austerity and activity), where he spent 60 years of his life.
    
According to researchers, Saibaba’s real name was Haribhau Mulari. His birth place was Pathari village from where he came to Shirdi during his childhood.
    
Saibaba considered Vekula of Shelu as his spiritual guru.
    
Saibaba had immense faith in Ekeshwarvaad (One God) theory which was based on Adwaitwaadi (non-dualist) philosophy. He used to say ‘Sab ka Maalik Ek’ which means ‘There is one master (God) for all’. He heard Kabir’s couplets also with great devotion.
   
He died on 15th October 1918.
 

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
According to Saibaba’s followers, Shirdi not only rids a person of the worries of the material world, but also shows the path to the divine world.
 
 Saibaba believed that he who stepped on the land of Shirdi would be freed of all his sorrows.
    
Those visiting the Samadhi of Saibaba are automatically relieved of their worries and they leave the place full of happiness and spiritual bliss.
   
Saibaba’s magical powers have helped many a people and their desires have been fulfilled.
    
The Hindu devotees saw Vitthal in him while the Muslims believed him to be Qutub-e-Irshad.
   
Shri Bidkar Maharaj conferred the title of Jagatguru to Baba.
 

Historical Facts

History: 
   
Since ancient times, the region has been relatively liberal from the religious point of view. Therefore saints and Sufis have been active in this area.
   
In the middle ages (1336 A.D.), the Bahmani dynasty was founded who were followers of the Shia sect and were not influenced by the fundamentalist North Indian Sunnis.
   
The region came under the Mughals during the reign of Shahjahan.
   
According to local beliefs, Saibaba participated in the first independence struggle of 1857 with Rani Laxmibai and Tatya Tope.
   
In 1916 A.D. Govindrao Raghunath Dabholkar wrote a book called Shri Sai Santcharit on the religious beliefs of Saibaba.
 

Main Places To See

Main Places To See: 
   
Samadhi Mandir:
 
This is the centre of all spiritual activities in Shirdi. Here, four aartis of Baba are performed everyday. On Thursdays, a procession of Baba’s charan-paduka (wooden sandals) is carried out which ends at Dwarka Mai. The temple houses an idol of Baba seated on a silver throne.
    
Dwarka Mai:
 
It is said that Baba spent most of his time in this old mosque. A wood fire (Dhooni) in the name of Baba is constantly lit whose ash (Vibhuti) is taken by devotees. The ash is believed to have magical, curative powers against diseases.
    
Guru Sthan:
 
Close to the Samadhi Mandir is the sacred Neem tree under which Baba used to meditate. A small temple called Guru Sthan has been built here. The temple has a Shivling and a photograph of Baba. It is more crowded on Thursdays.
   
Shri Saibaba Sthan:
 
Here all the information, books, and photographs on Baba’s life and teachings are available. The simplicity and cleanliness of the place is something that invites visitors’ attraction.
   
Lendi Baug:
 
Baba spent a good part of his time in this garden which has the Shiwadi well, used by Baba. Here, a lamp is constantly kept lit under a Peepal tree.
 

Main Festivals

Main Festivals: 
   
Thursday:
 

Every Thursday is a special day in Shirdi when, there is excitement and a huge gathering of people at all locations associated with Baba.
   
Ramnavmi:
 
Ramnavmi in Shirdi is a symbol of Hindu-Muslim harmony. On this occasion the flag (Dhwaj) at Baba’s residence, Dwarka Mai, is replaced. This festival has been celebrated since 1898 A.D.
   
Guru Poornima:
 
This is the only festival that Baba allowed his followers to celebrate in his honour. On this day, devotees of Baba from India as well as overseas visit Shirdi.
   
Sai’s Death Anniversary (Vijaya Dashmi):
 
Vijayadashmi is celebrated in the form of Baba’s death anniversary in the month of October. Brahmbhoj and Dakshina are organised on a large scale on this occasion.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Dharamshalas
 
 Sai Baba Bhakt Niwas
 Shirdi
   
Hotels:
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Goradia Hotel
 Address
 Pipalwadi Road, Next to Sai Udyan, Near Sai Baba Temple, Shirdi
 Telephone
 +91 - 2423 - 255 234
 Fax  +91 - 2423 - 255 259
 Email  goradia@fortunehotels.in
 Web Site  www.shirdi-goradia.com
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Laxmi Palace
 Address
 Gurudi Hotel, Near Laxmibai Shinde Marg, Shirdi
 Telephone
 +91 - 2423 - 257 681
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Pilgim’s Inn
 Address
 Village Post Shirdi, Near Sai Baba Temple
 Telephone
 +91 - 2423 - 255 194 - 97
 Web Site  www.maharashtratourism.gov.in
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Shraddha Park Inn
 Address
 Pimpalwadi Road, Shirdi
 Telephone
 +91 - 2423 - 256 629
 Fax  +91 - 2423 - 257 668
 Email  spo@sarovarshotels.com
 Web Site  www.sarovarhotels.com
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Sun - n - Sand Shirdi
 Address
 Plot No. 109 - P, Village Nighoj, Kopargaon, Shirdi
 Telephone
 +91 - 2423 - 255 728
 Fax  +91 - 2423 - 255 594
 Email  resshirdi@sunnsandhotel.com
 Web Site  www.sunnsandhotel.com
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
 
Location
 
 Geographical  Location  Height  Above  Sea Level  Average Annual Rainfall
 Latitude  Longitude  1200 feet  800 mm
 19.45˚ N  74.25˚ E
   
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.

  
 Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct   Nov    Dec
 Maximum   29  32  36  38  40  35  29  29  30  31  30  29
 Minimum  5  7  12  16  21  25  26  25  23  19  9  5
   
 
Important Informations
Shirdi is 14 km to the north of Kopargaon which is situated on the banks of the Godavari River. This region is popular for sugarcane, vegetables, and grape farming.
The temperature reaches a high of 40 degrees in May and a low of 7 degrees Centigrade in January.
The entire region appears to be covered with a green sheet in monsoon. Therefore most tourists prefer to come around that time of the year.
 

General Information

General Information: 
 
 STD Code
 02423
 Puja Timings
 5.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m., 4.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
 Police Assistance
  +91 - 2423 – 255 133 / 222 333
 Ambulance/Hospital     Civil Hospital, Savedi Road,
 Tel: +91 - 241 - 2431018
 Currency  Exchange
 Syndicate Bank
 Pilgim’s Inn, MTDC Limited,
 Pimplawadi Road,
 Shirdi, Maharashtra - 423 109
 Tel: +91 - 2423 - 255 114
 ATM Centre  ICICI Bank, Amber Plaza, Sahkar Sabhagriha,
 Near Old S.T. Stand, Station Road,
 Ahmednagar - 380 009
 State Bank of India, Kopargaon
 Tel: +91 - 2423 - 222 270, 221 366
 Post Office
 Head Post Office, Kopargaon
 Tel: +91 - 2423 – 222 270
 Tourist Office
  MTDC, Shirdi
 Tel: +91 - 2423 - 255 194 - 96;
 Fax: +91 - 2423 - 256 103
 Shopping
 Sai literature, photographs, CDs can be bought   from   Sai Store near Dwarka Mai.
   
 
Food
The Prasadalay run by Sai Sansthan offers economical but good food on a thali basis.
 

Travel Planner

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Airports in the vicinity: 
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Aurangabad
- Sholapur
- Nagpur
Railway: 
 Main Railway Stations  Station Code
 Mumbai CST  CSTM
 Pandharpur  PVR
 Surat  STA
 Ahmadnagar  ANG
 Pune  Pune
 Jejuri  JJR
 Nasik  NK
Road Distance from Destinations: 
 Trimbakeshwar  Nasik 26 km
 Mumbai 141 km
 Pune 206 km
 Nashik

 

  Mumbai 158 km
 Nagpur 201 km
 Aurangabad 197 km
 Shirdi  Nashik 96 km
 Aurangabad 130 km
 Ahmednagar 89 km
 Kailashnath - Ellora  Nasik 177 km
 Mumbai 331 km
 Aurangabad 28 km
 Ghrishneshwar  Aurangabad 32 km
 Nasik 177 km
 Shegaon  Nagpur 160 km
 Aurangabad 167 km
 Mahabaleshwar  Pune 86 km
 Solapur 260 km
 Pandharpur  Pune 196 km
 Aurangabad 290 km
 Shani Shingnapur  Aurangabad 84 km
 Nasik 65 km
 Pune 65 km
 Bhimashankar  Mumbai 108 km
 Pune 87 km
 Nasik 145 km
 Jejuri  Pune 40 km
 Solapur 215 km
 Aurangabad 244 km

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