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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/shirdi-editor.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Shirdi" align="right" />Shirdi and Sai Baba are quite the same and the fact that almost every hotel or shop prefixes a 'Sai' to its name proves it. And why not? After all, where else could you find a faith so strong that could even light lamps from water! Give yourself a moment or two to think and reflect how it would have been for the saint who arrived with a marriage party in 1858 and stayed back. And turned this tiny village into a throbbing spiritual town. Visit the Samadhi ground of Sai Baba, or Baba, as he is lovingly called. Sway to the beats of drums and the rhythmic chants of the priests who waken Baba with the kakad aarti everyday and bathe him in milk and rose water before the daily round of devotees pour in to seek His blessings for the day. Shirdi lacks any of the usual touristy attractions, but visit it only to feel the saint's presence at every corner of the town.

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April - mid-June, Dry heat 
 
	Temperature: 30.0°C-40.0°C</td>
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June - August, Moderate rainfall

Annual rainfall - 1100 mm</td>
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November - February, Mild & pleasant 
Temperature: 15.5°C-7.0°C</td>
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 <td class="body-text"> Explore this temple town on foot, since all interesting sights are located within walking distance of each other. Alternately, you could hire a car from your hotel to take you around town.
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	MTDC 
C/O MTDC's Pilgrims' Inn 
Pimpalwadi Road 
Shirdi 
Tel : 02423-255194

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 Samadhi Mandir: Built by an ardent Sai devotee, this is the pulse of the city. The Samadhi is built of pure white marble, and inside the temple is a life-size white marble statue of Baba. The average waiting time for a darshan is around an hour, (on Thursday's it goes up to 3-4 hours!), and security guards whisk you away after a brief glimpse to give other devotees a chance. There are four main aartis that take place here everyday and you must attend as many as possible. There are several resting benches for devotees and railings make separate rows for queues. All devotional activities are organized by the Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, which is, simply speaking, the administrative division of the entire complex. All donations and offerings need to be made here and visiting the premises for pujas can be arranged here. Since the temple capacity is limited, entry is strictly on a first-serve basis. You'd either be required to assemble well before the puja begins or if you obtain a VIP pass. A canteen here makes available tea, coffee and milk for devotees. The temple is especially decorated on the three main festivals - Ramnavami, Guru Purnima and Vijaydashami, and these are the only days when the temple is open for 24 hours. Every Thursday, a special palki, carrying Baba's photo, slippers and stick is carried through town, with devotees vying for a chance to carry it on their shoulders.
 
Open from: 5.00 am-10.00 pm 
Note - Cameras & mobile phones are not permitted inside

Gurusthan: Located outside the Samadhi Mandir, this is a small temple under a neem tree, where Baba is said to have meditated. This temple houses a shivling and a picture of Baba. The temple is visited especially on Thursdays and Fridays. 
Open from: 5.00 am-10.00 pm

Dwarkamai: This two-storey building is actually an old mosque where Baba stayed. Today it houses images of the saint and articles used by him, including an old grinding stone, where he used to grind wheat for the poor, and a stone stool used by him. Highlight of this mosque is the dhooni that burns for 24 hours and provides the sacred udi (ash) to the devotees. 
Open from: 7.00 am-10.00 pm

Chawadi: Chawadi is a small stone structure where Baba used to retire every other night. It houses the wooden bed and the stone chair as was used by him. 
Open from: 7.00 am-10.00 pm

Abdul Baba's Cottage: Located opposite Chawadi, this is the house of one of the most devoted followers of Baba. Interesting articles here include the Koran and photographs of the devotees. 
Open from: 7.00 am-10.00 pm

Dixit Wada Museum: One of the rarest articles you'd ever see is a black and white photograph of Baba. It also houses his kafni (robes), leather slippers, chillum, gramophone records, water jugs, utensils and bathing stone. 
Open from: 10.00 am-6.00 pm

Lendi Baugh: This landscaped garden is said to have been visited by Baba everyday who watered the plants daily. A well used by the saint called Shivadi is also located here. A lamp burns here continuously under a pepal tree, which Sai Baba is said to have planted.

Laxmibai Shinde's House: This is the house where Baba received his last food and gave nine coins. The coins are framed and displayed inside this house for visitors.</td>
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 		<td class="body-text"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/shirdi-shopping.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Shirdi" align="right" />Souvenirs related to the life and times of Sai Baba are available at the several stores that line the main temple complex. Most popular among these are the hardbound English edition of Shri Sai Satcharita. Popular souvenirs include audiocassettes with devotional songs dedicated to Sai Baba. Other than these, the typical religious paraphernalia are available.</td>
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 One of the most prominent celebrations takes place every Thursday, when a palki procession is taken through the streets of Shirdi. An image of Sai Baba, along with his chillum, slippers and stick are placed in a decorated palki and carried on the shoulders of the priests. Another festival celebrated with great fervour is Ramnavami, held in March or April. Attended by both Hindus and Muslims, two special events that take place here include the changing of the wheat sack at Dwarkamai and the replacement of Dwarkamai flags. Gurupurnima is a wonderful time to visit Shirdi. During this, devotees from across the world converge at Shirdi to seek the Baba's blessings. Also held at this time is the Vyasa Puja dedicated to Ved Vyasa, author of the great epic Mahabharata. Shirdi Vijayadashmi is an equally great celebration in Shirdi and a large number of celebrations and prayer sessions are organized. During this festival, the Brahman Bhojan is also held.

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 <td align="justify" class="body-text">The stay options are limited and securing a place could get tough on weekends or during festivals. One of the most popular hotel in this temple town is <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00000149&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Shraddha+Park+Inn&hotelClass=3&address1=Pimpalwadi+Road&address2=&city=Shirdi&State=Maharashtra&pinCode=423109&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Shraddha Park Inn</a> located at Pimpalwadi Road, close to the Sai Baba Mandir. Among budget style hotels, <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00000956&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Laxmi+Palace&hotelClass=0&address1=Laxmibai+Shinde+Marg&address2=&city=Shirdi&State=Maharashtra&pinCode=423109&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel Laxmi Palace</a> is located close to the railway station on Laxmibai Shinde Marg. <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001007&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Sai+Sahavas&hotelClass=2&address1=Near+Gautam+Sahakari+Bank+Ltd&address2=&city=Shirdi&State=Maharashtra&pinCode=432109&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel Sai Sahavas</a> is located within walking distance from the temple complex and is a popular choice for tourists looking for a decent budget accommodation. <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001043&link=HotelOverview&hotelName= Hotel+Saiways&hotelClass=3&address1=F-+4+%2C+Sinnar+Taluka+Ind.+Co+-+Op+Estate%2C&address2=&city=Shirdi&State=Maharashtra&pinCode=422103&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel Saiways</a> is located at Sinnar and is almost an hour away from the Samadhi building. It offers excellent accommodation, fabulous cuisine and personal service. Another hotel located close to the temple is <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00000979&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Sai+Leela&hotelClass=3&address1=Pimpalwadi+Road&address2=&city=Shirdi&State=Maharashtra&pinCode=422109&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel Sai Leela</a> at Pimpalwadi Road, offering a comfortable stay with basic amenities. </td>
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