Shirdi is a small town located in the state of Maharashtra in western India.
The place is around 296 km (around 6 hours drive) from Mumbai. Shirdi extends latitude 19°45' N and longitude 74°25' E.
Shirdi is basically a religious tourist center. Thousands of pilgrims flock to Shirdi.
A sleepy little village in the interiors of Maharashtra, Shirdi came into prominence when an old sage died in 1918. The saga of Sai Baba of Shirdi started in the middle of the last century when, as a boy of about 16 years of age, he first appeared here under a neem tree (Azadirachta indica) absorbed in a hard penance. For the next 60 years, he devoted his life for the upliftment of the poor and suffering. His origin, religion, and early life are shrouded in mystery,
and though he is believed to be an incarnation of lord Shiva, his teachings transcended all religions and beliefs. Today, all places, persons, and possessions connected with him have become objects of veneration by millions of devotees who throng to Shirdi every year from all parts of the world. Sai Baba's shrine has been incorporated as one of the holy places in the world's map of pilgrimage.
Fast Facts
Population
26,169
Altitude
sea level
Languages:
Hindi, and English
Best Time To Visit:
September to April
STD Code:
02423
Best Season, Climate, and Clothing
Winters are the best season to visit the town, the months from September to April being the ideal period. The daytime temperature is pleasant during this period making the days excellent for visiting the tourist attractions of the town. The summers can get very hot causing unpleasantness. Cotton clothing is apt for summers and light woolens suffice for the winter season.
