Shirdi Sai Baba
Shirdi is located approximately 296 Kilometers from Mumbai (Bombay) City in India.Shirdi is a small town fragrant with the devotional strength that ropes in devotees from the world over. Both Hindu and Muslim pilgrims visit this town from
far corners of India and tourism in Shirdi.The key attractions of Shirdi are Sai Baba mandir (temple) and his samadhi (memorial), Dwarkamai (mosque), Gurusthan, Chavadi, Lendi Baug, Maruti Mandir, Chawadi and Samadhi of Abdulbaba.Shirdi Saibaba Temple is managed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan since 1922. The trustensures that a strict code of conduct is maintained in the temple premises.

About Shirdi Sai Baba
Shirdi Sai Baba was a fakir who is regarded by Hindu and Muslim devotees as a saint.The birth and place of Sai Baba are wrapped in mystery.Many authors and scholars conclude from various proofs that Baba was born at Pathri village in Parabhani District, Maharashtra State, India.Sri Sai Baba first came to Shirdi in about 1852 A.D. Baba attained Maha Samadhi (the day he decided to leave his mortal body) on 15 October 1918 when he was about eighty years of age.Years after his Maha Samadhi, his spirit still guides his devotees, who are now in millions all over the world.In modern times sai baba is a spritual guru.Thursday is marked by special pujas and darshan of the Sai Baba statue.Baba used to call himself as Servant.

About Shirdi Live Darshan
Those who cannot visit Shirdi and take part in Baba's aarti's and take his darshan, Shirdi Live Darshan is now offered on our website.Shirdi Live can be seen here from 4am to 11pm Indian Standard Time, everyday.Please note that this Live Darshan stream works best on Windows Media Player, so please make sure you have the latest Windows Media Player installed.The Shirdi Live Darshan is the copyright of Shirdi Sai Sansthan, and the stream is also provided by them for the benefit of all Baba's devotees.

Shirdi Aarti Timing
4.00am
Kakad Aarti (morning)
12.00pm
Mid-day Aarti
At sunset
Dhoop Aarti
10.30pm
Shej Aarti

Sai Baba Aarti
Samadhi Mandir is opened at 5.00 AM as “Utha utha Sakala Jana” a melodious prayer is played on audio cassette. Exactly at 5.15AM Kakad arati begins as a request to Lord Sai to wake up and give His merciful glances to His devotees.At the start of the aarti, a lamp with five wicks is lit.the aarti is a significant part in Sai worship. To the common man, Sai Baba is the living manifestion of the abstract concept of God, from whom he seeks protection, guidance and support. Aarti, accompanied by music.