{"id":14412,"date":"2026-11-03T16:44:30","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T11:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/?p=14412"},"modified":"2026-11-03T17:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:17:22","slug":"shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Guide with Darshan Timings, Location and Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Shirdi-Sai-Baba-Temple-Travel-Guide-1024x687.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Shirdi-Sai-Baba-Temple-Travel-Guide-1024x687.webp 1024w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Shirdi-Sai-Baba-Temple-Travel-Guide-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Shirdi-Sai-Baba-Temple-Travel-Guide-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Shirdi-Sai-Baba-Temple-Travel-Guide.webp 1531w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, known locally as the Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, is the shrine built over the resting place of Sai Baba in Shirdi, Maharashtra. Baba came here as a young fakir and lived for 60 years in an old mosque he called Dwarkamai, feeding anyone who turned up hungry. After his Mahasamadhi on Vijayadashami in October 1918, his body was laid to rest in a stone wada, which is the Samadhi Mandir you see today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sai Baba Shirdi is one of those rare shrines where Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian families stand in the same queue. Devotees come to give thanks for a wish fulfilled or seek blessings before a wedding or a new job. Thursdays are Baba&#8217;s day, and the rush peaks during Ram Navami, Guru Purnima and Vijayadashami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;d save you a lot of trouble to know a few things before you leave home. Aarti timings, pass prices, the right gate, the distance from Sainagar Shirdi station and the temples worth adding later are the details that shape your darshan day. Many families book a cab or tempo traveller from Pune, Mumbai or Nashik in advance, and we plan these Shirdi trips with pickup times matched to your aarti slot. For exploring nearby attractions, you can also book a <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/shirdi\/local-sightseeing-taxi-in-shirdi.html\">Shirdi local sightseeing taxi<\/a> with ChikuCab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, also known as Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, is located in Shirdi, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. The temple is dedicated to Sai Baba and is visited by devotees throughout the year. Visitors can attend daily aartis, including Kakad Aarti, Madhyan Aarti, Dhoop Aarti and Shej Aarti. 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class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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>Darshan Waiting Time and Rush Days<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Inside_the_Samadhi_Mandir_at_Shirdi\" >Inside the Samadhi Mandir at Shirdi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Dwarkamai_Chavadi_and_Other_Shrines_in_the_Sai_Temple_Complex\" >Dwarkamai, Chavadi and Other Shrines in the Sai Temple Complex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Shirdi_Temple_Gates_Darshan_Passes_and_Online_Booking\" >Shirdi Temple Gates, Darshan Passes and Online Booking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#How_to_Reach_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\" >How to Reach Shirdi Sai Baba Temple<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Nearest_Railway_Station_to_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\" >Nearest Railway Station to Shirdi Sai Baba Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Shirdi_Bus_Stand_and_Shirdi_Airport_Distance\" >Shirdi Bus Stand and Shirdi Airport Distance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Road_Distance_to_Shirdi_Temple_from_Pune_Mumbai_and_Nashik\" >Road Distance to Shirdi Temple from Pune, Mumbai and Nashik<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Distance_from_Sai_Ashram_Bhaktiniwas_and_Dwarawati\" >Distance from Sai Ashram Bhaktiniwas and Dwarawati<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Temples_and_Places_to_Visit_Near_Shirdi\" >Temples and Places to Visit Near Shirdi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Prati_Shirdi_in_Pune_Is_a_Separate_Temple\" >Prati Shirdi in Pune Is a Separate Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Plan_Your_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Darshan_with_ChikuCab\" >Plan Your Shirdi Sai Baba Darshan with ChikuCab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple_FAQs\" >Shirdi Sai Baba Temple FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Where_is_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple_located_in_Maharashtra\" >Where is Shirdi Sai Baba Temple located in Maharashtra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#What_is_the_history_of_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\" >What is the history of Shirdi Sai Baba Temple?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#What_are_the_daily_opening_and_closing_timings_of_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\" >What are the daily opening and closing timings of Shirdi Sai Baba Temple?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#What_are_the_four_main_aarti_timings_at_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\" >What are the four main aarti timings at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#How_can_devotees_book_online_aarti_and_darshan_tickets_for_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\" >How can devotees book online aarti and darshan tickets for Shirdi Sai Baba Temple?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#Is_free_darshan_available_at_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\" >Is free darshan available at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#How_much_time_does_it_take_for_Sai_Baba_Samadhi_Darshan_in_Shirdi\" >How much time does it take for Sai Baba Samadhi Darshan in Shirdi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#How_far_is_Shirdi_Temple_from_Sainagar_Shirdi_Railway_Station\" >How far is Shirdi Temple from Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#How_can_I_reach_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple_from_Mumbai_Pune_or_Nashik\" >How can I reach Shirdi Sai Baba Temple from Mumbai, Pune or Nashik?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/shirdi-sai-baba-temple-guide\/#What_are_the_best_places_to_visit_near_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple_and_how_can_devotees_plan_a_one-day_trip\" >What are the best places to visit near Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, and how can devotees plan a one-day trip?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple_Location_and_Address\"><\/span>Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Location and Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shirdi is a small temple town in Rahata taluka of Ahilyanagar district (formerly Ahmednagar) in Maharashtra, India. The town lies on the Ahilyanagar to Manmad highway (NH 160), 80 km from Ahilyanagar city and 90 km from Nashik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many travellers search for the Shirdi temple in Nashik, but Nashik is just the nearest big city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Temple name<\/td><td>Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Managed by<\/td><td>Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Address<\/td><td>Shirdi, Tal. Rahata, Dist. Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra 423109<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State<\/td><td>Maharashtra, India<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/shirdi\/car-rental-in-shirdi.html\"><strong>Plan Your Shirdi Sai Baba Temple with ChikuCab<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shirdi_Temple_Timings_for_Darshan_and_Aarti\"><\/span>Shirdi Temple Timings for Darshan and Aarti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Shirdi temple is open on all seven days, with no weekly closing day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ritual<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Timing<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kakad Aarti (morning)<\/td><td>5:15 AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Darshan in Samadhi Mandir<\/td><td>6:00 AM to 9:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madhyan Aarti (afternoon)<\/td><td>12:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dhoop Aarti (evening)<\/td><td>At sunset<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shej Aarti (night)<\/td><td>10:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Temple closes<\/td><td>After Shej Aarti<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular darshan stops during each aarti. Every Thursday night, Baba&#8217;s palkhi leaves the Samadhi Mandir for the Chavadi with dhol, cymbals and a crowd of devotees walking behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the main day of Ram Navami, Guru Purnima and Vijayadashami, the Samadhi Mandir stays open all night. Eclipses and special occasions can change the temple schedule, so check the latest notices on the <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sai.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust website<\/a> before travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Darshan_Waiting_Time_and_Rush_Days\"><\/span>Darshan Waiting Time and Rush Days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursdays, Sundays, long weekends and the three big festivals bring the longest free darshan lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weekday mornings after Kakad Aarti are the quietest, so we&#8217;d suggest reaching Shirdi the night before. October to February brings cool mornings, while May afternoons hit 40\u00b0C and tire out elders in the open queue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inside_the_Samadhi_Mandir_at_Shirdi\"><\/span>Inside the Samadhi Mandir at Shirdi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gopalrao Buti, a wealthy devotee from Nagpur, built this stone wada to house an idol of Lord Krishna. Baba was laid to rest here instead in 1918, and the building became his samadhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, a white Italian marble idol of Baba, carved by Balaji Vasant Talim and installed in 1954, looks out over the samadhi. Rose and marigold garlands pile up on the samadhi, incense smoke hangs in the hall, and the moving line keeps up a low chant of &#8220;Om Sai Ram&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll get only a few seconds in front of Baba, so keep your flowers or shawl ready before you reach the front. The Dixit Wada Museum nearby keeps Baba&#8217;s kafni, padukas and chillum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"chiku-booking-box\">\n\n<div class=\"chiku-booking-title\">\n    <span class=\"chiku-phone-icon\">\u260e<\/span>\n    Planning Your Shirdi Sai Baba Darshan?\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"chiku-booking-subtitle\">\n    Plan a comfortable trip to Shirdi Sai Baba Temple with ChikuCab. Book a sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller for family and group travel from Pune, Mumbai, Nashik and nearby cities. 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Five more spots tied to Baba&#8217;s life are a short walk away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Shrine<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What you&#8217;ll see<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dwarkamai<\/td><td>The old mosque where Baba lived. The dhuni he lit still burns, and its ash is given out as udi.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chavadi<\/td><td>Baba slept here on alternate nights in his later years. The Thursday palkhi ends here.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gurusthan<\/td><td>A neem tree where Baba was first seen as a young man. Devotees light incense here on Thursdays and Fridays.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lendi Baug<\/td><td>The garden Baba watered himself, with the Nanda Deep lamp kept burning in his memory.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Khandoba Mandir<\/td><td>Priest Mhalsapati greeted the young fakir here with &#8220;Ya Sai&#8221;, and the name stayed with him.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shirdi_Temple_Gates_Darshan_Passes_and_Online_Booking\"><\/span>Shirdi Temple Gates, Darshan Passes and Online Booking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sai Baba temple Shirdi complex has several gates, and picking the right one saves you a long walk along the boundary wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Gate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Used for<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Darshan Queue Complex<\/td><td>Main entry for the free darshan line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gate No. 1<\/td><td>Mukh Darshan, a view of Baba from a distance without the full queue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gate No. 3<\/td><td>Senior citizens and differently-abled devotees, plus the help desk for missing persons<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phones, cameras and footwear aren&#8217;t allowed inside the temple. Lockers near the gates cost a nominal charge, and wheelchairs are available for elders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pass<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General darshan<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VIP darshan pass<\/td><td>\u20b9200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kakad Aarti pass<\/td><td>\u20b9600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madhyan, Dhoop or Shej Aarti pass<\/td><td>\u20b9400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can book these passes on <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sai.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online.sai.org.in<\/a>, the Sansthan&#8217;s official mobile app, or at the PRO office in Shirdi. Each devotee needs a photo ID like Aadhaar or passport, shown at the gate with the printed pass. Aarti passes sell out fast on Thursdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\"><\/span>How to Reach Shirdi Sai Baba Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nearest_Railway_Station_to_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\"><\/span>Nearest Railway Station to Shirdi Sai Baba Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI) is the nearest railway station, 4 km from the temple. The Mumbai CSMT to Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express covers the trip in 5 hours 20 minutes on every day except Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Station<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Code<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Distance to temple<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sainagar Shirdi<\/td><td>SNSI<\/td><td>4 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kopargaon<\/td><td>KPG<\/td><td>17 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manmad Junction<\/td><td>MMR<\/td><td>61 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a pre-booked cab, your driver meets you at the station exit, so there&#8217;s no bargaining with autos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM-1024x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Chiku cab app\" class=\"wp-image-7888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM-1024x225.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM-300x66.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM-768x169.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM.jpeg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.techi.chikucab&amp;hl=en_IN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chiku Cab App Download<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shirdi_Bus_Stand_and_Shirdi_Airport_Distance\"><\/span>Shirdi Bus Stand and Shirdi Airport Distance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shirdi bus stand is only 450 metres from the temple, and the Sansthan keeps a reception centre there for arriving devotees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shirdi Airport (SAG) at Kakadi is 17 km away, with direct flights from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (112 km) and Pune (201 km) have bigger airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Road_Distance_to_Shirdi_Temple_from_Pune_Mumbai_and_Nashik\"><\/span>Road Distance to Shirdi Temple from Pune, Mumbai and Nashik<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most families still go by road, since a cab leaves at your time and can stop at Shani Shingnapur on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Route<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Distance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Drive time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pune to Shirdi<\/td><td>201 km<\/td><td>4 to 5 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/mumbai-to-shirdi-cabs.html\">Mumbai to Shirdi (Samruddhi Mahamarg)<\/a><\/td><td>270 km<\/td><td>4 to 5 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nashik to Shirdi<\/td><td>90 km<\/td><td>2 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ahilyanagar to Shirdi<\/td><td>80 km<\/td><td>1.5 to 2 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Shirdi<\/td><td>112 km<\/td><td>2.5 to 3 hrs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our cabs and tempo travellers cover all these routes regularly, and fare starts from \u20b910\/km. Our drivers know the early start for Kakad Aarti and the parking closest to the Darshan Queue Complex.Travellers coming from Pune can plan their journey with a <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/pune-to-shirdi-cabs.html\">Pune to Shirdi taxi <\/a>for a convenient road trip to Sai Baba Temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distance_from_Sai_Ashram_Bhaktiniwas_and_Dwarawati\"><\/span>Distance from Sai Ashram Bhaktiniwas and Dwarawati<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sansthan rooms are the closest stays, bookable on the same portal as your darshan pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sansthan stay<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Distance from temple<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sai Udyan<\/td><td>250 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dwarawati Bhaktiniwas<\/td><td>500 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sai Bhakta Niwas<\/td><td>1.3 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sai Ashram Bhaktiniwas<\/td><td>1.7 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temples_and_Places_to_Visit_Near_Shirdi\"><\/span>Temples and Places to Visit Near Shirdi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most visitors add one or two temples near Shirdi, and three of these are Shiva temples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Place<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Distance from Shirdi<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Known for<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Upasni Maharaj Ashram, Sakori<\/td><td>5 km<\/td><td>Ashram of Upasni Maharaj, one of Baba&#8217;s close disciples<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shani Shingnapur<\/td><td>70 km<\/td><td>Open-air Shani shrine in a village where houses have no doors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga<\/td><td>110 km<\/td><td>The 12th Jyotirlinga, close to the Ellora caves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kailasa Temple, Ellora<\/td><td>110 km<\/td><td>A Shiva temple carved top-down out of a single rock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga<\/td><td>120 km<\/td><td>Shiva temple near the source of the Godavari<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With half a day free, we&#8217;d pick Shani Shingnapur. Our Shirdi sightseeing cabs cover it with Sakori in 4 to 5 hours, back before Dhoop Aarti. Trimbakeshwar and Ellora work better as separate day trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prati_Shirdi_in_Pune_Is_a_Separate_Temple\"><\/span>Prati Shirdi in Pune Is a Separate Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prati Shirdi, also called Mini Shirdi or Chota Shirdi, is a replica Sai Baba temple at Shirgaon near Talegaon, 40 km from Pune. Opened in 2007, it copies the Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai and Gurusthan in Rajasthani marble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Location<\/td><td>Shirgaon, off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway (Somatane exit)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Timings<\/td><td>5:00 AM to 10:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aarti<\/td><td>5:00 AM and 8:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a pleasant Thursday outing for Pune families, but Baba&#8217;s samadhi is in Shirdi. For the Samadhi Mandir, set your pickup destination as Shirdi in Ahilyanagar district, 201 km from Pune, and not Shirgaon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- ChikuCab Contact CTA -->\n<div class=\"chikucab-contact-cta\">\n\n <div class=\"chikucab-trusted\">\n    <span class=\"chikucab-shield\">\u2662<\/span>\n    TRUSTED BY 2.5 Lakh+ Happy Customers\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Your_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Darshan_with_ChikuCab\"><\/span>Plan Your Shirdi Sai Baba Darshan with ChikuCab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n    Planning a visit to Shirdi Sai Baba Temple with family or friends? Travel comfortably with ChikuCab by booking a sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller from Pune, Mumbai, Nashik and nearby cities. 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The shrine lies on NH 160 between Ahilyanagar and Manmad. Nashik city is 90 km away, so many people link the temple with Nashik, though it falls under Ahilyanagar. The PIN code for the Samadhi Mandir is 423109.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_history_of_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\"><\/span>What is the history of Shirdi Sai Baba Temple?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shrine began as Buti Wada, a stone mansion that Nagpur devotee Gopalrao Buti built to hold a Krishna idol. When Sai Baba attained Mahasamadhi in October 1918, his body was placed inside, and the wada turned into the Samadhi Mandir. Sculptor Balaji Vasant Talim carved the white marble idol of Baba that was installed in 1954. Today the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust manages the temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_daily_opening_and_closing_timings_of_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\"><\/span>What are the daily opening and closing timings of Shirdi Sai Baba Temple?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shirdi temple opens on every day of the week, with no weekly holiday. Each morning begins with Kakad Aarti at 5:15 AM, and Samadhi Mandir darshan is allowed between 6:00 AM and 9:30 PM. Shej Aarti at 10:00 PM is the last ritual before the doors close. On the main days of Ram Navami, Guru Purnima and Vijayadashami, the shrine remains open all night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_four_main_aarti_timings_at_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\"><\/span>What are the four main aarti timings at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Priests perform four aartis at the Samadhi Mandir each day. Kakad Aarti greets Baba at 5:15 AM, Madhyan Aarti is held at 12:00 PM, Dhoop Aarti takes place at sunset, and Shej Aarti ends the day at 10:00 PM. General darshan pauses while an aarti is in progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_devotees_book_online_aarti_and_darshan_tickets_for_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\"><\/span>How can devotees book online aarti and darshan tickets for Shirdi Sai Baba Temple?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Darshan and aarti passes are sold on online.sai.org.in and the official Shri Saibaba Sansthan mobile app. After signing up, you choose a date and slot, enter each person&#8217;s photo ID details and pay online. Staff check the printed pass and the same ID at the entry gate. Passes are also available at the PRO office in Shirdi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_free_darshan_available_at_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple\"><\/span>Is free darshan available at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. General darshan at the Samadhi Mandir costs nothing, and the free queue starts at the Darshan Queue Complex. Devotees who want a shorter wait can buy a VIP darshan pass for \u20b9200 per person. Aarti passes are separate, priced at \u20b9600 for Kakad Aarti and \u20b9400 for each of the other three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_does_it_take_for_Sai_Baba_Samadhi_Darshan_in_Shirdi\"><\/span>How much time does it take for Sai Baba Samadhi Darshan in Shirdi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your moment in front of the samadhi lasts only a few seconds, since the line keeps moving. Waiting time before that depends on the day. Weekday mornings after Kakad Aarti see the shortest free queues, while Thursdays, Sundays, long weekends and festivals push the wait to several hours. A \u20b9200 VIP pass cuts the queue time on busy days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_is_Shirdi_Temple_from_Sainagar_Shirdi_Railway_Station\"><\/span>How far is Shirdi Temple from Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sainagar Shirdi railway station (SNSI) is 4 km from the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple. Kopargaon station is 17 km away and Manmad Junction is 61 km away, both handy when trains to Sainagar Shirdi are full. We cover station pickups in Shirdi regularly, and our drivers know the quickest road to the temple gates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_reach_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple_from_Mumbai_Pune_or_Nashik\"><\/span>How can I reach Shirdi Sai Baba Temple from Mumbai, Pune or Nashik?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By road, Shirdi is 270 km from Mumbai via the Samruddhi Mahamarg, 201 km from Pune and 90 km from Nashik. The drive takes 4 to 5 hours from Mumbai or Pune and 2 hours from Nashik. Mumbai travellers can also take the Vande Bharat Express to Sainagar Shirdi, a 5 hour 20 minute ride. We cover all three routes regularly, and our drivers plan the start time to match your aarti slot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_places_to_visit_near_Shirdi_Sai_Baba_Temple_and_how_can_devotees_plan_a_one-day_trip\"><\/span>What are the best places to visit near Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, and how can devotees plan a one-day trip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upasni Maharaj Ashram at Sakori is 5 km from Shirdi, and Shani Shingnapur is 70 km away. Shiva devotees can add Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga and the Kailasa Temple at Ellora, both 110 km away, or Trimbakeshwar at 120 km. For one day, we suggest darshan after Kakad Aarti, then a cab to Sakori and Shani Shingnapur, back in Shirdi before Dhoop Aarti. 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