Shirdi Sai Baba - Became The Second Place Of Richest Temple In India

SHIRDI SAI BABA TEMPLE

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MAHARASTRA

Shirdi is a town located in the Ahmednagar district of the state of Maharashtra and is at a distance of 296 kms from Mumbai, the state capital.

Shirdi Sai Baba temple outshine many pilgrimage destinations as countless people throng to visit this place from all over India. That is the point where Shirdi scores over different other pilgrimage destinations.

 One of the most illustrious spiritual leader of India, Sai Baba stayed here and made this humble town to sought after holy destination for many.

Sai Baba was believed to be the incarnation of god. Dressed like a fakir (beggar) who preached the true meaning of god, believed in all religions and lived an ordinary life.

It is said that he developed some miraculous power in the very young age and used it to cure the diseases and afflictions of many. The incidents spread over to many place and soon Sai Baba was a popular figure. Amazingly he had a followers from all section of society

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 The same platform were shared by rich and poor, he was worshiped as a god and the temple was built where he achieved enlightenment.

Temple is far cry from exquisite architecture or magnificence but people come here to to witness the magnetic effect of Sai Baba. It is widely believed that if you wish with a true feeling, Sai Baba will fulfill it.

 The main samadhi is surrounded by marble railing, there are also silver pillars guarding the samadhi. The pillars are beautifully decorated with flowers. Every evening at 6:30, the aarti is noteworthy one when people gather around the temple, lots of lamps are lighted and the whole temple is decorated with flowers.

 The whole of temple is converted into a festive mood. The Sai Baba is more of a fatherly figure than a god to his devotees. After the aarti the deity of Sai Baba is wrapped with a blanket in winters and summer he is covered with net to avoid mosquito.

Such treatment only confirms that he is still living in the heart of people and how much people adore him. At the end of each session of aarti, the sacred ash and offerings are distributed to devotees. The atmosphere inspire a spiritual calmness and must see once in a life.

By Air

The nearest airport to Shirdi is the Aurangabad Airport which is 130 kilometres away from Shridi. The airport is well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. You can board a taxi or a cab or a bus to reach Shirdi from Aurangabad.

By Train

Kopergaon Railway Station, 16 kilometres away, is the nearest railway station to Shirdi. Kopergaon is well-connected to major cities of India through rail. State run buses, cabs, taxis and private buses are available from the station for Shirdi.

By Bus

Maharashtra State Transport buses are available from major cities like Nashik, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Pune and Kopargaon to Shirdi. Private air-conditioned buses also ply from various cities of Maharashtra to Shirdi.