Shirdi Sai Baba temple history, darshan timings, online ticket booking, travel options

Shri Sai Baba Temple – Shirdi

Shri Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra

Temple Timings

4:00 AM – 11:15 PM

Expected heavy crowd on Thursdays and weekends.

Temple History

The temple is located in Maharashtra, India. Sai Baba is a revered spiritual saint who lived from 1838 to 1918 and was worshipped by both Hindu and Muslim communities.

Sai Baba lived most of his life in Shirdi and preached the values of love, patience, and forgiveness. Devotees who visit this temple and follow his teachings attain peace and divine positive energy.

Daily Worship Programme

Time Event
4:45 AM Temple Open
5:00 AM Bhupali
5:15 AM Kakad Aarti (Morning)
5:50 AM Mangal Snaan in Samadhi Mandir
6:20 AM Aarti “Siridi Majhe Pandharpur”
11:30 AM Dhuni Pooja with Rice and Ghee in Dwarkamai
12:00 PM Mid-day Aarti
4:00 PM Pothi (Devotional Reading) in Samadhi Mandir
At Sunset Dhoop Aarti
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Devotional Songs & Cultural Programmes
10:00 PM Shej Aarti

Online Darshan Ticket Booking

  • Visit the official website: https://sai.org.in/
  • Click on Darshan under Online Services.
  • Select services such as Darshan, Aarti, Pooja, Accommodation, or Donation.
  • Fill in details like name, date, time, number of members, and valid ID proof.
  • Carry the same ID proof during the temple visit.
  • Unavailable dates may open later due to cancellations.
  • Complete payment and print the ticket for verification.

Travel Options

By Road

Maharashtra State Transport buses are available from Nashik, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Pune, Manmad, and Kopargaon. Private air-conditioned buses are also available from Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI). Other nearby stations include:

  • Manmad Junction – 60 km
  • Kopargaon – 22 km
  • Nagarsul – 50 km

Railway Station Details

  • Name: Sainagar Shirdi
  • Code: SNSI
  • City: Sainagar Shirdi

By Flight – Departure Flight List

Flight Carrier Destination Departure
6E 7226IndiGoIndore9:40 AM
SG 478SpiceJetDelhi11:05 AM
SG 3577SpiceJetHyderabad – Delhi11:20 AM
6E 6112IndiGoChennai11:50 AM
SG 1268SpiceJetBengaluru12:40 PM
6E 7104IndiGoHyderabad12:55 PM
6E 7246IndiGoBengaluru1:25 PM
6E 2021IndiGoDelhi1:45 PM
SG 3579SpiceJetHyderabad3:00 PM
SG 330SpiceJetChennai3:10 PM
SG 942SpiceJetDelhi4:25 PM
CD 654Alliance AirMumbai4:35 PM
AI 9654Air IndiaMumbai4:35 PM
6E 7167IndiGoHyderabad4:40 PM
SG 1092SpiceJetHyderabad5:30 PM
SG 1216SpiceJetBengaluru5:35 PM