Pilgrimage
Om Sai Ram –
Sai Baba of Shirdi has remained one of the predominant forces of inspiration for the seekers of spirituality in India. Apart from this, he was a great unifying factor for Hindus and Muslims who remained divided in the wake of the British conquest of India. Even today people of all religions worship Sai Baba and thousands throng the temple each year. Thursdays are special days at the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple since the day is deemed special for a Guru or guide.
‘God is one’ – an oft repeated slogan by him not only united his followers but untied them from the various knots of culture that halted the spiritual progress of the common man. Peace ! Sabka Malik Ek !
Aarti and Pooja Timings
- 4.00 am – Temple Opening Samadhi Mandir
- 4.30 am – Kakad Aarti Samadhi Mandir
- 5.00 am – Mangal Snan Samadhi Mandir
- 5.40 am – Darshan Begins Samadhi Mandir
- 11.30 am – Dhuni Pooja Dwarkamai
- 12 noon – Mid Day Aarti Samadhi Mandir
- 4.30 pm – Dhoop Aarti Samadhi Mandir
- 9.00 pm – Chavadi and Gurusthan closes
- 9.45 pm – Dwarkamai closes
- 9.45 pm – Shej Aarti Samadhi Mandir
- 11.45 pm – Dwarkamai closes
Important festivals celebrated at the temple
Some of the main festivals celebrated at the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple are:
- Ramanavami (March/April)
- Guru Poornima (July)
- Eid (July)
- Vijayadasami/Dussera (September/October)