Shirdi

Shirdi: The Land of Sai

Located 22 km away from Nashik, Shirdi the sacred abode of Sai Baba, who was also called as the 'Child of God.' Sai Baba was a mystical saint who had unprecedented healing powers. Over the years he became an enigma and was worshipped by people from various religions and castes. Even today, thousands of devotees travel to Shirdi to worship at the Sai Baba Temple. This temple was established in 1922 and the Shrine of Sai Baba has been included in the world wide map of important pilgrimages. The Samadhi Temple is revered for preserving the last remains of Sai Baba. Pilgrims from all over the world, stand in long queues to get a glimpse of the mortal remains of the saint in this temple, making it the very focal point of the pilgrimage. Today, the temples dedicated to Saint Sai Baba are present everywhere in the world.