Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi is one of India’s most visited pilgrimage shrines, marking the resting place of Sai Baba of Shirdi — a revered saint, fakir, and spiritual teacher who united Hindu and Muslim devotees alike. The marble Samadhi and golden idol are focal points of daily darshan, aartis, and processions. The temple complex also has a museum, dhuni (sacred fire), neem tree, prasadalay (mass-feeding), and dharmashalas for pilgrims. Lakhs gather on Gurupoornima and Baba’s Mahasamadhi anniversary (Vijayadashami/Dussehra).
Darshan
Temple opens, Mangal Snan
Kakad Aarti (Morning Prayer)
Darshan is open for all devotees.
Madhyan Aarti (Mid-day Prayer)
Darshan resumes after midday aarti.
Dhoop Aarti (Evening Prayer at Sunset)
Darshan resumes for the evening.
Shej Aarti (Night Prayer), temple closes after this.
General Darshan
Free queue to view Baba’s idol and Samadhi.
Aarti Pass
Paid pass for Kakad, Madhyan, Dhoop, or Shej Aarti.
Dattatreya
Avatara, inspiration for Sai Baba’s teachings
Gurupoornima
Most important annual festival, devotees throng for special aartis, palkhi, processions.
Vijayadashami (Samadhi Day)
Marks Baba’s Mahasamadhi; processions and special rituals.