Shirdi

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The 'abode' of Shri Sai Baba is one of the most important pilgrim centres of ths state. Shri Sai Baba , the great teacher and saint lived and died here and is believed to be the incarnation of Guru Dattatraya.He preached religious tolerance and universal brotherhood and is revered by devotees of all faiths. His followers from all parts of India and abroad flock to the sacred shrine round the year.The main temple has a life like marble statue of a saint installed on a high pedestal.Thursdays are of special importance, as on this day Sai Baba attained 'Nirvana'.

Annual fairs are held here on Ramnavmi, Gurusthan, the Kandoba temple , Shani Mandir , Narsimha Mandir , Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori Ashram.


By Air :
The nearest airport to Shirdi is at Nashik, 75kms away, Aurangabad is at a distance of 150kms, which is connected by all the major towns of India. You can also come till Mumbai by air and travel down to 296kms to reach Shirdi. Mumbai has both international and domestic airports that grant connectivity to the world. Domestic airport in Pune is about 231kms from Shirdi. There are regular public and private transport operators that ensure your easy access to the sanctum of Saibaba.

By Rail/Train :
Kopergaon on Daund-Manmad Line is an important railway station about 16kms from Shirdi. This station is on the route of the Karnataka Express from New Delhi to Bangalore. Manmad is another important station about 58kms from Shirdi which carries a number trains from Mumbai and Delhi. Shirdi has a computerized Railway Ticket Booking Center within the temple premises. From here you can have railway tickets of whichever destination all through India.

By Road :
Shirdi can be reached by taking a Bus from almost all major cities of Maharashtra. Shirdi is on the Ahmednagar-Manmad Highway, 250 km from Mumbai and 75 km from Nashik. MTDC runs buses from all major destinations.




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