Shirdi temple is a true haven for Sai Baba devotees. We would not recommend this practice since a pilgrimage is not a place to rush. Quick Darshan provision: You can go for a fast darshan after paying Rs 1500 per person.

No one is allowed to offer flowers at the Sai Baba’s idol, you have to drop them in a bucket kept near the seat of Sai Baba.

Flowers for offerings: You can buy flowers at the shops on the street which lead to the temple.

The standard charge is Rs 2 for shoes and Rs 3 per electronic item.

Shoes and mobile phone deposit: You may deposit your shoes, mobile phone electronic items at a counter on the opposite side of the Shirdi temple.

Security is tight and there is electronic surveillance throughout the temple premises.

Prohibited items: Water bottles, mobile phones, cameras or any electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the Sai Baba temple premises.

The queue goes through one hall in the ground floor, two halls in the first floor, post that there are stairs that lead to an adjoining building that houses Sai Baba’s idol.

Entrance gate for the temple: Entrance for the Darshan is allowed only from Gate No 2.

Most crowded day: Thursdays are the most crowded as that is considered to be the day of the Baba.

If you wish to see the Aarti, be prepared for long queues and some unruly crowds.

Time taken for Darshan: Aarti is the main event in the temple and people start lining up 3 to 4 hours before every Aarti otherwise darshan can be done in 1-2 hours during usual times.Temple closure timings: The temple remains closed from 10 pm to 4am every day.Their timings are – 4.30 am, 12 pm, 7 pm and 10 pm. Aarti Timings: There are four Aartis that happen during the course of the day at the Sai Baba temple.We have listed down few things which are important to know when you go for Sai Baba darshan: Important Things to Know About Visiting Shirdi in Advance

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