- Part 2

Surat to Shirdi

July 11, 2013 by sai

Surat to Shirdi

Surat is a diamond hub and is an important town of Gujarat. A lot of tourists come from India and abroad to visit Surat every year. Surat (Gujarat) to Shirdi (Maharashtra) is 465 km. The time measured from Surat to Shirdi by road is 7 hours and 25 minutes. Travel to Shirdi is easy available by trains or bus services.

Surat to Shirdi Bus Types

Bus

Surat is having outstanding bus services both government and private. It provides good services to the travelers. Some famous private bus operators are Neeta Travels, Gujarat Travels, Paulo Travels, Shreenath travel Agency and Vishvakarma Travels. Daily five buses are available from Surat to Shirdi. The four different operators provide bus services of different fares.

This journey time depends on the operator and the type of bus. Surat to Shirdi bus route also gives its travelers the flexibility to choose from various types of buses such as Non A/C Seater & Sleeper, Non A/C Sleeper and many other buses are available.

The first bus takes off around 10:00 PM and last bus at 11:00 PM. Surat to Shirdi bus fare ranges starts from Rs 280 to Rs 450. The following are the list of bus operators.

Travels	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Shubham Travels Surat Non A/C Seater/Sleeper	10:30 PM	06:15 AM	7hrs 45min
Shreenath Travellers Non A/C Sleeper	10:00 PM	06:15 AM	8hrs 15min
Paulo Travels Non A/C Seater/Sleeper	10:30 PM	06:00 AM	7hrs 30min
Paulo Travels Non A/C Sleeper	11:00 PM	06:15 AM	7hrs 15min
New Lucky Travels Non A/C Sleeper	10:30 PM	06:30 AM	8hrs

Surat to Shirdi by Cab / Taxi

Surat (Gujarat) to Shirdi (Maharashtra) by taxi road distance is 465 km. The time taken by road is 7 hours and 25 minutes. The following are the cab and taxi fare.

Type of Cab	Approx Return Fare (Rs)
Indica Non A/C (upto 4 people)	6600
Tavera A/C (upto 7 people)	9000

Surat to Shirdi by Train:

Surat to Shirdi by train is the best option. The train you can take is Ahmedabad Bangalore Express (16501). Surat to Shirdi by train distance is 233km. The time taken by train from Surat to Shirdi is 10 hours and 21 minutes.

Kopargaon (KPG), Manmad Jn (MMR) and Aurangabad (AWB) are the three near train stations connected to Surat.

Manmad to Surat Trains:

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running Days
Ahmadabad Exp (16502)	12:55 PM (Manmad Jn)	11:15 PM (Surat)	10h 20m	Mon
Rmm Okha Expres (16733)	12:55 PM (Manmad Jn)	10:15 PM (Surat)	9h 20m	Sun

Aurangabad to Surat Trains:

No	Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running Days
1	Rmm Okha Expres (16733)	09:45 AM (Aurangabad)	10:15 PM (Surat)	12h 30m	Sun

Kopargaon to Surat Trains:

No	Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running Days
1	Ahmadabad Exp (16502)	11:00 AM (Kopargaon)	11:15 PM (Surat)	12h 15m	Mon

Surat to Shirdi by Air:

Shirdi do not have its own airport. For air travel you can take flights to Aurangabad which is 130 km. The cheap tickets can also be booked for the nearest airports Pune (185 km) and Mumbai (260 km).

Shirdi Sai Answers

July 11, 2013 by sai

Shirdi Sai Answers

Shirdi Sai Baba is also known as Sai Baba of Shirdi. Sai Baba was an Indian guru and fakir followed by his Hindu and

Sai Puja

Muslim followers as a saint. Some of his Hindu devotees believe that he was a sign of Shiva and he was regarded as a sad guru and an incarnation of Kabir. Baba means as “father” used in Indian languages. Sai Baba taught moral of love, forgiveness, charity inner peace, devotion to God and guru.

Shirdi Sai Baba is worshipped mainly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and southern Gujarat. Sri Sai Baba left his body in October 15 in 1918. Sai Baba gives answer of the devotees in his own way.

Shirdi Sai Baba Helps:

Shirdi Sai Baba will answer your questions. You can ask him for the solution to any of your problem and look for his direction to proceed further. Shirdi Sai Baba gives the answer in hard and clear terms and to the point.

How it Works…

It’s Very simple…

Assume you are sitting in front of Sri Sai Baba & Baba is smiling at you

Think of your Problem to be solved & look for Baba’s Help.
Ask him to suggest you any one Number between 1 to 720 as Answer
A Number will come up in your Mind.
Type that Number in the Answer box above and Press “Ask Baba” button
That Number is Shirdi Sai Baba’s Answer…
The Number should be between 1 to 720 only…
This is Not for Fun or Comedy…
The Answer comes up in the next page… where Shirdi Baba gives Crisp & Clear answer.

Shirdi Sai Baba is our beloved Guru God & everything. Always shall be there when we need him, only in different forms & avatars.

Millions Have benefited from this…

Millions of People have benefited from Sai Baba Miracle. Baba has helped millions of people by answering their question. People who never believed him earlier have started to believe him. A devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba is use of this procedure to look for Baba’s answers to their problems.

Shirdi Sai Answer is a unique service. It is completely different from other and you will get the answer to the point. Whatever your question if you ask with trust on Baba you will get right answer. You can get answer to your problem [Read more…]

Shirdi Room Booking

July 11, 2013 by sai

Shirdi Room Booking

Hotel Room

In Shirdi, Sai Nivas is a place for room for Sai devotees which is located in Ahmedabad district of Maharashtra in India. Sai Nivas is being built and maintained by Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan trust.

A great devotion is paid to the Shirdi Sai Baba on all weekdays and Thursday is treated as special and holy day in the week. There are lots of free services being organized by the trustees such as medical camp with almost twenty crew member. For Sai devotees, Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan trust had constructed a mega dharmasala at Shirdi with almost 156 rooms.

The Dwarawati Bhakti niwas is two minutes walking distance and next to the Dharmashala from the bus stand. It is built recently in the year 2008.

It has 334 rooms & dormitories & large rooms to accommodate small groups or families of six to ten people. It also have 80 AC Rooms .This complex is also well equipped with the facilities like the electricity supply with generator back up, parking space, 24 hour water supply and the security. Sansthan is taking care of the common Devotees by providing the accommodations at comparatively affordable prices. A simple room (non-attached with latrine & bathroom) with common facilities is available only at the charge of Rs. 50/-, which can contain four person and the A.C. suits are also available at the charge of Rs.700/- per day.

The most important instructions for devotees are to bring original photo id as identity proof with them for room booking in Shirdi.

The New Bhakta Niwas is the biggest space multifaceted consisting 542 rooms. It is about 1 Kilometre away on south of the Mandir Complex, on the highway itself it provide Free bus service, shuttling between the New Bhakta Niwas & the [Read more…]

Pune to Shirdi

July 11, 2013 by sai

Pune to Shirdi:

Pune (Maharashtra) to Shirdi (Maharashtra) is 185 km. The time taken by road is 3 hours. The holy place of Shirdi can be easily reached from Pune. Pune can be reached from Shirdi by the use of rails and roads.

Pune to Shirdi by Flight:

Air travel is not possible as Shirdi does not have an airport. Daily express trains are available from Pune and take almost 7 hours to reach Shirdi. Shirdi does not have an airport and air travel is no reasonable.

Bus from Pune to Shirdi Buses:

Buses are one of the most important means to transport between the two cities. The buses available from Pune to Shirdi are AC Volvo, deluxe buses and the cost of their ticket starts from Rs. 500 to 1000. Shirdi is well connected to all neighboring cities by Government owned buses. The most common means of transport between the two cities are buses and they take time for about 6 hours. Private A/C and non A/C deluxe buses are also available from Pune to Shirdi.

Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration
Azad Hind Exp (12129) All Days	18:25 (Pune Jn)	23:18 (Kopargaon)	4h 53m
Jhelum Express (11077) All Days	17:20 (Pune Jn)	22:18 (Kopargaon)	4h 58m
Pune Nagpur Exp (12135) Tue, Thu & Sun	17:40 (Pune Jn)	22:43 (Kopargaon)	5h 3m
Nzm Link Exp (17305) All Days	04:10 (Pune Jn)	09:14 (Kopargaon)	5h 4m
Maharashtra Exp (11039) All Days	23:20 (Pune Jn)	04:31 (Kopargaon)	5h 11m
Pune Hatia Sup (22845) Wed & Sun	10:45 (Pune Jn)	15:58 (Kopargaon)	5h 13m
Pune Patna Exp (12149) All Days	20:55 (Pune Jn)	02:30 (Manmad Jn)	5h 35m
Goa Express (12779) All Days	04:10 (Pune Jn)	10:15 (Manmad Jn)	6h 5m
Shirdi Fast Pas (51033) All Days	04:25 (Pune Jn)	10:55 (Sai Nagar Shirdi)	6h 30m
Pune Manmad Exp (11026) All Days	11:45 (Pune Jn)	19:35 (Manmad Jn)	7h 50m
Pune Mmr Pass (51401) All Days	00:30 (Pune Jn)	09:50 (Manmad Jn)	9h 20m

Pune to Shirdi by Cab / Taxi

Tourists can also hire taxis can be charged anywhere between Rs 2500 to 4000 for a round trip. Pune to Shirdi cab lists are given below.

Type of Cab	Approx Return Fare (Rs)
Indica Non A/C (upto 4 people)	3800
Tavera A/C (upto 7 people)	4800

Pune to Shirdi train:

Kopargaon (KPG), Manmad Jn (MMR), Nasik Road (NK) and Aurangabad (AWB) are 4 nearby train stations connected to Pune.

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running Days
CstmFastPass (51034)	04:40 PM (Sai Nagar Shirdi)	10:55 PM (Pune Jn)	6h 15m	All Days

Aurangabad to Pune Trains:

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running Days
Pune Express (12730)	01:22 AM (Aurangabad)	09:20 AM (Pune Jn)	7h 58m	Mon & Wed
Dikshabhumi Exp (11046)	09:05 AM (Aurangabad)	07:15 PM (Pune Jn)	10h 10m	Wed

Nasik to Pune Trains:

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running Days
Pune Express (11025)	05:25 AM (Nasik Road)	12:05 PM (Pune Jn)	6h 40m	All Days

Kopargaon to Pune Trains:

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running Days
Pnbe Pune Exp (12150)	12:05 AM (Kopargaon)	05:30 AM (Pune Jn)	5h 25m	All Days
Azad Hind Exp (12130)	01:30 AM (Kopargaon)	06:50 AM (Pune Jn)	5h 20m	All Days
Ljn Pune Exp (12104)	02:30 AM (Kopargaon)	08:05 AM (Pune Jn)	5h 35m	Mon
Gyan Ganga Sf (22132)	02:30 AM (Kopargaon)	08:05 AM (Pune Jn)	5h 35m	Thu
Dbg Pune Exp (11034)	02:30 AM (Kopargaon)	08:05 AM (Pune Jn)	5h 35m	Sun

Manmad to Pune Trains:

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running Days
Azad Hind Exp (12130)	12:30 AM (Manmad Jn)	06:50 AM (Pune Jn)	6h 20m	All Days
Dbg Pune Exp (11034)	01:35 AM (Manmad Jn)	08:05 AM (Pune Jn)	6h 30m	Sun
Ljn Pune Exp (12104)	01:35 AM (Manmad Jn)	08:05 AM (Pune Jn)	6h 30m	Mon
Gyan Ganga Sf (22132)	01:35 AM (Manmad Jn)	08:05 AM (Pune Jn)	6h 30m	Thu
Swarna Jayanthi (12782)	02:50 AM (Manmad Jn)	09:15 AM (Pune Jn)	6h 25m	Tue

Places Near Shirdi

July 11, 2013 by sai

Places Near Shirdi:

Shirdi is surrounded by number of interesting places like historical and religious. The places to visit near Shirdi bring you an exciting picture of Ancient India, mythical & religious & historical India. The darshan of the divine Sai baba is the main tourist attraction for Shirdi, it will surely create different & permanent memory in your minds. Shirdi is the hub of sacred places where one can find several temples around Shirdi. A list of temples around Shirdi can be seen. It is a religious place famous for its Sai baba temple. Many people visit this place every day. Mostly on Thursdays as it is considered to be guru’s day and Sai baba himself was a religious guru. Shirdi is a place for who wants to relax themselves by having peace of mind. The places near Shirdi are listed below.

Sakuri Kanyakumari Ashram

Sakuri Kanyakumari Ashram is located just 3 kilometres from Shirdi. This is a very peaceful place, clean, decent and well-organized. It is a moving & inspiring location, ideal for those who wish to think and secure peace to their mind. Saint Upasani Maharaj and Sati Godawarimata are the great disciples of Sai Baba have built this Ashram for stay.

Shani-Shingnapur

Shani Shingnapur is one of the most energetic and holy places in Maharashtra. Shani-Shingnapur is the holy place of Lord Shani. Shani Shingnapur is located 75 Kms away from Shirdi. This village is the center of curiosity for the tourists. Devotees believe that Lord Shani has his life here in vibrant & live form. This place conclusively possesses the most unique feature. One unique quality about this village is that there are no door frames or locks in any of the houses. They are always open, never locked or even bolted. Yet there has been no example of theft, as people believe that a person attempting theft becomes blind. It is said that it’s because of Lord Shani’s blessings that there is no fear of crime in the village. The devotees themselves can perform pooja and abhishek on any day. The no moon day or Amavasya falls on a Saturday is considered to be most important day. On every Shani Amavasya a yatra is held.

Renukamata Temple

Moving our journey for a little while from Shani Shingnapur we can reach Renukamata temple within few minutes. The temple walls are fixed with mirrors.

Nasik, Panchavati

Nasik is one of the most important cities of Maharashtra. Nasik is about 75 kilometres from Shirdi. Nasik is rich in mythological connotations with great historical and cultural significance. The city has remained in the attention from mythological days, for the holy shrines like Panchavati. Panchavati is famous from the days of Ramayana as Lord Ram, Seeta and Laxman had camped at this site during their 14 years ‘vanvas’ (house in the forest). It is believed that Demon Ravana had kidnapped Seeta from Panchavati. Nasik is religiously important as it hosts the Kumbha mela every 12 years when sadhus, devotees & pilgrims assemble in millions. Nasik also has Shri Kailas Math one of the Vedas Schools in Nasik.

Trimbakeshwar

Trimbakeshwar is famous for the ancient ‘Shiva’ temple. Trimbakeshwar is one of the 12 holiest abodes of Lord Shiva dedicated to Shiva and this one is considered to be the main Jyotirlinga. Maharashtra’s first river ‘Godavari’ has its origin at Trimbakeshwar. The village of Trimbak is 36 kms from Nasik, is famous for the Trimbakeshwar Temple and as the source of the Godavari River.

Muktidham

The temple of Lord Shiva at Muktidham is another beautiful place commendable of visit. It is situated on the Nasik Road Railway station 80 Kms from Shirdi. Muktidham promises a sense of relief from miseries, shrewd bondages and woes.

Saputara

Saputara is close on the borders of Maharashtra and Gujarat on the hill station of Saputara. It is the natural beauty of ‘Rangha falls’ beckons you. At Saputara you can enjoy the exciting experience which is about 130 kilometres from Shirdi and 100 kilometres from Nasik.

Aurangabad

Aurangabad is one more important city of Maharashtra is about 130 kilometres from Shirdi towards East. The city is famous for ‘Bibi ka Makbara’. This historical monument is the copy of the ‘Taj Mahal.’

Daulatabad Fort

The famous Daulatabad Fort is situated about 146 kilometres from Shirdi. It is one more unique destination for the students and lovers of history. This fort used to be capital of Maharashtra in way back in 12th century. Daulatabad Fort is speechless observer to Maharashtra’s rich culture and prosperity about eight centuries ago.

Bhandardara Dam

Bhandardara Dam is a famous hill station shows the natural beauty of waterfall known as Ranghafall. It is about 130 kilometers from Shirdi.

Paithan

Paithan is located 56 km south in Aurangabad on the Godavari River in Maharashtra. Paithan was home of the great saint Eknath whose Samadhi can be found there. Paithan is famous for its saris, the Paithani beautiful silk saris which are embroidered gold or silver ‘zari’ border. It is considered as one of the richest saris in Maharashtra.

Devgad Datta Mandir

Devgad Datta Mandir is located just 60 kilometers away from Aurangabad near the way to Shani Shingnapur. Devgad is famous temple dedicated to God Datta. It is built by a great soul Kisangani Baba on the banks of the river Pravara.

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Temple

Newasa is a small place about 90 kilometers away from Shirdi on the South-East direction. This is the place where famous Marathi poet, philosopher and yogi, Saint Dnyaneshwar wrote the ‘Dnyaneshwari’ which is the most sacred works in Marathi literature.

Alandi

Dnyaneshwar is the author of Dnyaneshwari lived and attained Samadhi in Alandi at the tender age of twenty-one.

Shegaon

The famous Samadhi of Shri Gajanan Maharaj is a spiritual saint as popular as Sai baba of Shirdi. The large numbers of pilgrims come here from far-off parts of country.

Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Ellora Caves

Ajanta and Ellora Caves is about 144 kilometers from Shirdi and are the world famous Ajanta and Ellora Caves. As the ancient magazine of Indian architectural heritage, these caves are located near the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Ajanta and Ellora caves are the world heritage sites famous for the cave shrines that are cut out of rock all by hand.

There are 34 caves at Ellora and 29 caves at Ajanta. The pilgrims visit Shirdi to make a mark in their spiritual journey. This holy land becomes a turning point in the lives of many devotees. Coming to this holy land is also an invitation to visit many religious sites that you will surely like.

Ellora caves are locally known as the ‘verul caves’ are situated 29 kilometers from Aurangabad and 98 kilometers from Shirdi. The caves are a world heritage site which was built during the 5th to 7th century. Ellora is also world famous for the largest single rock structure in the world “the great Kailasa” (Cave 16). There are around 100 caves out of which 34 caves are most visited by tourists. The world famous paintings at Ajanta caves are tourist’s attraction. Visit to these ancient caves bring the sense of fulfillment especially to the students and votaries of history, culture and archaeology.

Sakori

Sakori is close to Shirdi at a distance of about 5 kilometer. Sakori is a very special place and popular for its Shri Upasani Kanyakumari Sthan. You can come here for peace and calmness. Sakori is founded by Upasani Baba in 1917. Shri Upasani Kanyakumari Sthan is with positive energy that can be felt by anyone. Shri Sai Baba took him as his Param Shishya, meaning Astute Devotee.

Sai Baba History

June 30, 2013 by sai

The History of Shirdi Wale Sai Baba:

The birth and the early life of Shri Sai baba are not much known. From the year 1858 Baba lived in the village of Shirdi in state of Maharashtra for over 60 years. Baba came to Shirdi in 1858 associated a wedding demonstration as guest of

Sai Baba Rare Photo

honour. Baba of Shirdi is also known as Sai Baba. Sai Baba was an Indian guru, yogi and fakir who are known by his devotees as a saint. It is believed that at the age of 16 years Sai baba came at the village of Shirdi and remained their till his death. He found shelter in Khandoba temple.

Baba spent his early days at Shirdi under a neem tree and later lived in the masjid named as Dwarkamai or Mother Dwarka. He was an equal of religious belief for Christian, Hindu and Muslim. Sai Baba himself led the life of a severe, he advised his followers to lead an ordinary family life. Shri Sai baba of Shirdi lived between 1838 and 1918. He lived in a mosque and after death his body was kept in a temple. Sai baba philosophy is ‘Shraddha’ meaning faith and ‘Saburi’ meaning sympathy. According to Sai Baba Shraddha and Saburi were the ultimate attributes to reach the state of religiousness.

Sai baba of Shirdi lived a very simple and sober life, sleeping on the floor of temple and later taking a mosque as his shelter. He came to Shirdi and he began exhibiting a fascinating attraction among people as they began follow to him. He is recognized many miracles doing things that were beyond a mortal’s power.

Sai baba became a great building force between the two dissimilar communities for Hindus and Muslims. He regularly do Hindu and Muslim prayers. His Hindu followers considered him to be an avatar or rebirth of Shiva and Dattatreya. All his teachings were oral and catchy. His sayings were short and crisp language with which the common crowd could easily connect. Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi was unique, lived his message through the essence of his being. He lived among the common people adorning a long coat, sleeping over a mat while using brick as his head support and got his food by begging.

Sai baba’s mission was to bring back belief in god and according to him “I give people what they want in the hope that they will begin to want what I want to give them”. Sai Baba said that God is One (ALLAH MALIK EK- The only ONE). Shri Sai baba has millions of devotees in India and abroad. Shirdi in Maharashtra has become a big pilgrimage. There are over 2000 Sai temples in different parts of India and 150 abroad in places as far away in Canada, Kenya, Singapore and England. Sai baba was the common man’s God. He lived with them, slept and ate with them. The food that Baba made seemed to grow in plenty and there was always enough for everyone. Sai baba was very fond of children. He used to spend part of his day in playing, conversation with the children of the village.

Sai baba’s devotees and fakirs used to dance and sing in heavenly enjoyment. Songs his sung were mostly in Persian or Arabic and popular songs of Kabir. Sai baba lived as the common man and raised a flower garden there, watered the plants, carrying pots full of water on his shoulders. The figure 9 is special and indicates the nine types of devotion are.

(1) Shravana (Hearing)

(2) Kirtana (Praying)

(3) Smarana (Remembering)
(4) Padasevana (resorting to the feet)

(5) Archana (Worship)

(6) Namaskara (Bowing)

(7) Dasya (Service)

(8) Sakhyatva (Friendship)

(9) Atmanivedana (surrender of the self)

The 15th October 1918 was a sorrowful day for the village of Shirdi, the grave hours of the noon; the favorite master suddenly breathed his last. Baba gave up his body and let his head fall gently on the shoulders. Sai baba might have left his human coil he still is alive for his devotees. He is a Living God. Even today, though he has left his coarse body, we feel his presence and obtain his loveliness and protection every day.

Shirdi Sai Songs

June 30, 2013 by sai

Famous Shirdi Sai Baba Songs:

Shirdi Sai album is made with pure intentions need not be mixed with sentiments. Shirdi Sai songs are a sound like a well-made devotional cassette brought out by a ‘devasthanam.’ The songs are applied by the MM Keeravani and KRR too.

The lyrics will form part of the devotee’s collection. The singers do a fantastic job and Sonu Nigam and Hariharan come with essential surprises. Shirdi Sai songs are as follow.

1. Sada Nimba

Sada Nimba artist are MM Keeravani and the song is for The 45 seconds. It is short devotional song and a mantra to Sai. Keeravani’s singing induces devotion.

2. Saranu Saranu

Saranu Saranu artists are Madhu Balakrishnan and Sunitha. The lyrics of saranu saranu would not come across as anything enjoyably new to the listeners of Hindu devotional songs, especially made in praise of gurus. The lines speak that the miracles that Sai is associated with in popular tales. Saranu Saranu must be a song placed in the first part of the film.

3. Okkade Devudu

The artists of this song are Akkineni Nagarjuna and Shankar Mahadevan. It begins with Nagarjuna saying ‘Sab ka Malik ek hai.’ Shankar Mahadevan words remind a sense of deja, reminding us of the Allah song from Sri Ramadasu. The lyrics of the song speak of the unity of God and religions.

4. Nee Padamula

MM Keeravani is the artists of Nee Padamula. It speaks that his home is everywhere. Keeravani’s voice is filled with seriousness and love.

5. Amaraa Raama

Shweta Pandit has sung this song. Amaraa Raama is the really melodic song and the music is dynamic. Shweta Pandit lyrics add core to Keeravani’s tuning.

6. Maanava Seve

Maanava Seve song is sung by Deepu and Aditi Paul. It is slow. Deepu and Aditi Paul are good in their vocal performance.

7. Ramanavami

Hariharan and Malavika is the singer of this song. The tune of this song is attractive for any listener. Malavika is usual best.

8. Sai Ante Thalli

SP Balasubrahmanyam and Sunitha are the artists of this song. The same tune was given by Keeravani. SPB and Sunitha have gloomy voices breathe life into this sad devotional song.

9. Datthatreyuni

Sonu Nigam, Teesha Nigam and MM Keeravani are singers of Datthatreyuni. The tunes are interesting and the song itself seems to be lengthy. The lyrics tell that events in Sai’s life are a fabulous manner.

10. Ekkadayya Sai

Sunitha is the artists of Ekkadayya Sai. It is short and tearful.

11. Sai Padam

MM Keeravani’s words are usual in this song.

12. Nee Padamula

The song doesn’t have a concept different from that of the other admiring songs from the album. Keeravani’s voice seems to have been done to death. The singers are MM Keeravani and Sunitha.

13. Vasthunna Baba

MM Keeravani, SP Balasubrahmanyam, Sai Kumar, Revanth, Rahul Silpigunj and Chaitra are the singers of this song. It is heart-touching and well-composed song. The voices of all the singers are good. It is more like a dialogue than a song. SPB is especially awesome. The song means that Baba just assures devotees of his presence in their lives forever.

14. Aarathi

Aarathi is the most popular and beautiful song of Sai. Sunitha the singer of this song add the glamour.

Shirdi Airport

June 30, 2013 by sai

AIR INDIA

Shirdi Airport is Going to be Ready Soon :

Shirdi is a most visited holy place of Sai Baba. The city Shirdi is a religious town located in District Ahmednagar of Maharashtra INDIA. It is widely known in India and out of the country for Shri Sai baba Samadhi. Recently a train has been started from Mumbai to Shirdi.

Shirdi Airport is an airport under construction near the holy city of Shirdi in Maharashtra in India. The airport is spread over 400 hectares and is located at Kaki village about 14 kilometers Southwest of Shirdi. The Rs 340 crore airport projects is part of the State Governments effort to promote religious tourism at Shirdi is known for the temple of Sai Baba among the most sacred spiritual gurus in India. Around 80000 devotees visit the temple town daily and the numbers go up to 3 lakh per day during weekends, Thursdays, Guru poornima, vacations and festivals.

These pilgrims entrance Shirdi by the use of road by Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station and via air by the Aurangabad Airport located 125 km from Shirdi. The airport is being built by the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC). The plans for a permanent building costing around Rs 40 crore have been excess due to shortage of funds and a smaller terminal costing 3- 4 crores will be built as an alternative. The Ahmednagar district administration officially acquired land for the airport project on December 22 in 2009.

The single runway was initially intended to be 60 metres wide and 2000 metres long and the airport was expected to start operations in December 2011. The MADC decided to extend the length of the runway to 3200 metres to enable operations of larger aircraft and so the project missed its deadline. The work is now expected to be completed in 2018 before the impending birthday celebrations of Sai baba’s Samadhi that will draw thousands of devotees to the pilgrim town from various parts of the country as well as abroad. Government of Maharashtra has taken a decision to develop a full-fledged international airport at Shirdi.

MADC has prepared plans and designs for this airport considering presently as “Code-D” airport stretch to “Code-E”. The proposed of Shirdi airport which was to be inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee on November 16. The Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) has now stated that the project cannot be inaugurated in November. MADC have completed 70 per cent of work. With the MADC getting only a total of Rs 216.43 crore for the Rs 315-crore project, officials said funds was another reason for the delay in end of the project.

MADC got about Rs 50 crore from the Shirdi Devasthan and the remaining from the government through loans. The government allocated Rs 86.43 crore only this year. The project commenced in 2010 and was supposed to be ready by the beginning of 2012.

The nearest airport to Shirdi is at Nasik 75 kms away, Aurangabad is at a distance of 150 kms which is connected by all the major towns of India. You can also come till Mumbai by air and travel down to 296 kms to reach Shirdi. Mumbai has both international and domestic airports that allowance connectivity to the world. Domestic airport in Pune is about 231 kms from Shirdi. There are regular public and private transport operators that ensure your easy access to the hut of Sai baba.

Nagpur to Shirdi Travel

June 30, 2013 by sai

Nagpur to Shirdi Travel Guide:

Nagpur Orange

Nagpur is one of the popular cities of Indian state Maharashtra. Nagpur is one of the third largest and most developed cities of the Maharashtra. Nagpur is well connected to the rest of the countries through road, rail and airways. Shirdi is the famous as the ‘Land of Sai’. Shirdi welcomes thousands of tourists every year. Shirdi is well connected to the rest of the country through all major modes of transportation like rail, road and airlines. Nagpur (Maharashtra) to Shirdi (Maharashtra) is 660 km. The time taken by road is 9 hours and 10 minutes.

Nagpur to Shirdi by Train:

Nagpur to Shirdi travel distance is 506 km and time taken is 11 hours and 05 minutes. The best trains to take from Nagpur to Shirdi are Hatia-Pune Biweekly SF Exp (22846) and Azad Hind Express (12130). Nagpur (Maharashtra) to Shirdi (Maharashtra) trains is available on with fares starting from Rs 302 and the train journey duration is 12 hours. Nagpur is the largest city in central India. The following are the train name, schedules and duration.

Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration
Hte Ltt Super (12812) Sat & Sun	00:20 (Nagpur)	08:07 (Manmad Jn)	7h 47m
Vidarbha Expres (12106) All Days	17:15 (Nagpur)	01:33 (Manmad Jn)	8h 18m
Azad Hind Exp (12130) All Days	15:50 (Nagpur)	00:25 (Manmad Jn)	8h 35m
Pune Garibrath (12114) Tue, Fri & Sun	18:35 (Nagpur)	03:30 (Manmad Jn)	8h 55m
Gitanjali Exp (12860) All Days	07:30 (Nagpur)	16:39 (Nasik Road)	9h 9m
Samarsata Exp (12152) Sat & Sun	18:00 (Nagpur)	03:34 (Nasik Road)	9h 34m
Maharashtra Exp (11040) All Days	10:55 (Nagpur)	20:50 (Manmad Jn)	9h 55m
Hwh Mumbai Mail (12810) All Days	14:20 (Nagpur)	00:39 (Nasik Road)	10h 19m
Sewagram Exp (12140) All Days	21:00 (Nagpur)	07:28 (Nasik Road)	10h 28m
Shm Ltt Express (18030) All Days	13:40 (Nagpur)	00:19 (Nasik Road)	10h 39m
Nandigram Exp (11402) All Days	06:00 (Nagpur)	00:20 (Manmad Jn)	18h 20m

Nagpur to Shirdi by Cab / Taxi:

Nagpur (Maharashtra) to Shirdi (Maharashtra) is 660 km by road or car. The time taken by road is 9 hours and 10 minutes.

Type of Cab	Approx Return Fare (Rs)
Indica Non A/C (upto 4 people)	12500
Tavera A/C (upto 7 people)	17600

Nagpur to Shirdi Bus Types:

A total of 2 operators provide bus service from Nagpur to Shirdi. Nagpur to Shirdi takes around 12 hours and 49 minutes to complete this journey depending on the operator and the type of bus. The buses start from 06:00 PM to 07:33 PM in the night which provides all services to the customer. The Nagpur to Shirdi bus fare start minimum from Rs 750 and the maximum to Rs. 1100. Nagpur to Shirdi bus travel provides various types of buses such as Non A/C Sleeper, A/C Sleeper and many other types.

Travels

Route

Departure

Arrival

Duration

Rajhans Travels

Non A/C Sleeper

Nagpur to Shirdi

06:00 PM

08:30 AM

14hrs 30min

K.B Tours & Travels

A/C Sleeper

Nagpur to Shirdi

07:33 PM

08:22 AM

12hrs 49min

Nagpur to Shirdi by Flight:

The air travel distance between Nagpur and Shirdi is 504 kilometers (313 miles). Also there is no airport in Shirdi. The Nearest airport to Shirdi is Gandhinagar Airport which is 76 km far.

Nasik to Shirdi Travel Guide

June 30, 2013 by sai

Nasik to Shirdi Tour Guide:

nasik ghat

Nasik (Maharashtra) to Shirdi (Maharashtra) is 82 km. Nasik is located in the western area of Maharashtra state. The city is well connected by a network of buses, rails and flights.

Nasik lies on the T-junction of two main national highways NH 3 and NH 50 which connect the city to other major cities. The time taken by road from Nasik to Shirdi is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Nasik to shirdi by Air:

The holy place of Shirdi can be easily reached from Nasik. Air travel is not possible as Shirdi does not have an airport.

There is no airport in Shirdi and nearest airport to Shirdi is Gandhinagar Airport in Nasik (76 km).

Nasik to Shirdi by Train

Direct trains are not available. Nearest railway station are at Manmad and Kopargaon and daily passenger trains hound between the stations.

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Running Days
Dr Sainagar Exp (12131)	01:03 AM (Nasik Road)	03:51 AM (Sai Nagar Shirdi)	2h 48m	Tue, Thu & Sun

Nasik to Shirdi by Cab:

Nasik (Maharashtra) to Shirdi (Maharashtra) is 82 km. The time taken by cab or car from Nasik to Shirdi is 1 hour and 30 minutes. The taxis can be hired and charges are between Rs 2500 to 4000 for a round trip.

Type of Cab	Approx Return Fare (Rs)
Indica Non A/C (upto 4 people)	2200
Tavera A/C (upto 7 people)	3000

Nasik to Shirdi Buses:

Many bus services connect Nasik and Shirdi almost around the clock. Nasik to Shirdi is 82 km and time taken is 1 hour and 30 minutes. One can get various deluxe as well as semi-deluxe buses for Nasik which will cost starts from Rs 125 to Rs 400.

Bus Operators	Duration (in Days,Hours,Minutes)	Bus Type	Arrival	Departure
Neeta Tours and Travels	0:2:45	Mercedes Benz Multi Axle Semi Sleeper A/C	01:15:00 PM	10:30:00 AM
Saini travels pvt.	0:2:0	A/c	08:00:00 PM	06:00:00 PM
Neeta Tours and Travels	0:2:1	Mercedes Benz Multi Axle Semi Sleeper A/C	08:31:00 PM	06:30:00 PM
Neeta Tours and Travels	0:2:0	Mercedes Benz Multi Axle Semi Sleeper A/C	04:30:00 PM	02:30:00 PM
shreenath travellers	0:4:30	Non A/c	10:00:00 AM	05:30:00 AM
Neeta Tours and Travels	0:2:15	Mercedes Benz Multi Axle Semi Sleeper A/C	02:45:00 PM	12:30:00 PM
Neeta Tours and Travels	0:2:0	Mercedes Benz Multi Axle Semi Sleeper A/C	06:30:00 PM	04:30:00 PM
shreenath travellers	0:4:30	Non A/c	11:00:00 AM	06:30:00 AM
shreenath travellers	0:1:30	Non A/c	06:30:00 AM	05:00:00 AM