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

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.