One of the most visited temples in India, The Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi

One religious place that unites people of all faiths is the shrine of Sai Baba, the saint of the masses. Worshippers from all over the country and international tourists as well throng in Shirdi, the small town near Kopargaon that has now been transformed into a major town in its own right.
The Shirdi Sai baba Sansthan arranges for the Darshan of the Great Sai Baba Temple.

The Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir houses the Samadhi of the great saint.
Dwarkamai, the place where Shri Sai Baba preached his message of love and solved people’s problems is located just next to it.
Gurusthan or the neem tree where Sai Baba was first found on his arrival in Shirdi is also worth visiting. Several other places in and around Shirdi that were blessed by the benevolent Baba and have some connection with him are also a must visit while in Shirdi.

Pictures Photos Video of the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Best time to visit Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Throughout the year

How to Reach or Travel to Sai Baba Temple In Shirdi

By air
Aurangabad is the nearest airport. Others include the airports at Pune and Mumbai.

By rail
Trains run between Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Manmade. One must then proceed by road to Shirdi.

By road
State transport buses from all parts of Maharashtra operate in Shirdi. Mumbai is the most convenient entry point to get to Shirdi in terms of availability of quick transportation.

Map of the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in India

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Hotels & Resorts in/around Shirdi Maharashtra India

Sai Leela Hotel
Hotel Neeta
Goradia’s Hotel
Sun-n-Sand Hotel
Shraddha Park Inn
Hotel Sai Mahal
Sai Residency
Hotel Kala Sai
Hotel Swaraj Deluxe
Sai Ashok
Hotel Saish
Nakki Palace Hotel

Things to do around Shirdi

Khandoba Mandir
Gurusthan Mandir
Dwarkamai Masjid
Chawdi Mandir
Lendi Baug
Saibhakt Samadhis
Sai Museum in Shirdi
Upasini Maharaj (Sakori)
Shani Temple (Shanisinghnapur)

Food & Shopping in around Sai Baba Temple Shirdi

Staple vegetarian food is found in Shirdi, especially in the vicinity of the Shirdi Temple complex.

Shopping includes gift items of wood, metal and cloth. The shopping scene in Shirdi is not very happening for avid shoppers.

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The Maha Bodhi also know as the Bodh-Gaya Temple in Gaya Bihar India

The site of the attainment of enlightenment of the Buddha, the Maha Bodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya is a symbol of the religious tolerance and diversity of India.
Designated as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO, the temple like the religion is represents has a sublime beauty about it, with little ostentatious display.

The imposing image of the Buddha within dominates the sanctum of the temple. Visitors from all over the world flock here for a glimpse of the Enlightened One.

Besides a place of worship and meditation, the Maha Bodhi Temple is of archaeological importance as well, for its ancient links to Indian history and culture. The Bodhi tree in the premises of the temple is believed to be a descendant of the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha sat in meditation. Besides a visit of the entire complex, there are a few interesting places in the vicinity worth a visit.

Picture Images Video of the Maha Bodhi Bodh-Gaya Temple

Best time to visit Bodh-Gaya Bihar

October-March

How to Travel to Bodh-Gaya Bihar India

By air
The airport at Gaya is the closest to Bodh Gaya, located 12 kms away. The Patna airport is located 135 kms away.

By rail
All major trains from various parts of India halt at the Gaya railway station. One can proceed by road to Bodh Gaya.

By road
Bodh Gaya is easily accessible by road owing to the good network of roads connecting it to Patna and Gaya.

Map of the Bodh-Gaya or the Maha Bodhi Temple

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Hotels & Resorts in/around Bodh Gaya , Gaya Bihar India

Hotel Tathagat International
Hotel Siddhartha International
Buddha Vihar
Sujata Vihar
Lotus Nikko Hotel
Hotel Tokyo Vihar
The Royal Residency
Hotel Taj Darbar
Hotel Prince
Hotel Embassy

An interesting slideshow on the Buddhist Pilgrimage Places

Places to visit in/around Gaya India

Pretshila Hill
Brahma Kund
Bodh Gaya Archaeological Museum
Shaivite Monastery
Jagannath Temple

Food & Shopping in Gaya India

Besides Buddhist artifacts and books on the Buddhist faith, there is little to excite shoppers in Bodh Gaya.
However, the story is quite different in Gaya located just 12 kms away.
The best of Bihar’s indigenous art is displayed in handicrafts, cloth, jewelery and other bric-a-brac that is found in the colorful markets of Gaya.

Most Indian Cusines are served In the hotels of Gaya.

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