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Shirdi
 Shirdi is a small village in Kopargam taluk, in Ahmadnagar district of the Maharastra State. Shirdi is a very sacred, powerful and important place of pilgrimage in India. Shirdi is about 285-km and 6 hours drive from Mumbai (Bombay), was established in 1922 to carry out the noble service of the saint Shri Sai Baba. The saga of Shri Sathya Sai Baba of Shirdi started in the middle of the last century when, as a boy about 16 years of age, he first appeared here under a neem tree absorbed in a hard penance. He devoted 60 years of life to the enlistment of the poor and suffering. The saint was believed to be an incarnation of lord Shiva and his teachings transcended all religions and beliefs. A pilgrimage for his followers, Shirdi provides various facilities for the devotees. Even today the last few surviving elders of the village vividly recall the miraculous wonders of the sage. He died in 1918 leaving behind grieving villagers. Khandoba Mandir, Samadhi of Shree Sai Baba, Dwarkamai mosque, Mhasoba temple all these places are within a periphery of 1km & can be covered on foot.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air: The nearest airport is at Pune, which is
200 km from Shirdi. Mumbai airport is 270 km from Shirdi.
Road: Shirdi is well connected with
Mumbai, Nasik, Pune, Ahmednagar.
Rail: There is no rail head at
Shirdi. The rail heads nearby are Kopergaon (16 km), Nasik (80
km) & Manmad (50 km).
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