SHIRDI SAI DARSHAN PILGRIMAGE
1. There is lot of Package Tours available for Shirdi Darshan combined with Shani Shinganapur
and nearby temples.
2. As suggestsed earlier Elderly People can chose Operators offering with Food & Accomodation.
Be sure that minimum 24 hours stay in Shirdi and accomodation in Shirdi if by Train.
3. Just like Tirupathy all amenities area avilable at Shirdi. But unlike Tirupathi we have language
problems if we do not know Hindi.
4. Online booking for darshan/Arthy darshan with pre timings through Browsing center or Our
system.We have to scan our Photo and Identity Proof for getting Darshan Tickets through
online. We have to take original Id proof when we go to the Temple.
the darshan will be hastle free if we do like above. But due to security reasons the Shirdi
Samasthan has restricted the number of tickets issued per day.
5. Like TTD, here also we should utilise only Sai sansthan genuine web sites for bookings.
One can go easily to Shirdi through Sai Nagar express from Chennai to Shirdi.
At Shirdi accomodation can be availed in Sai sansthan choultries near Bus Stand. there are
lot of rooms at concessional rates - very nice accomodations.We should have Id Proofs
originals with address & Photo for bookings.
Sai Darshan can be had very easily even on Thursdays within 3 to 4 hours , thanks to the best
que system maintained there. While going we can Purchase Sweets etc as Prasad and if we give
to the Pandits near Samathi, they will return after placing the Bags near the lotus feet of Sai Bagwan.
The sweets can be Had as Prasadams.
In Shirdi Sai Sansthan Campus we should have darshan of the following without fail:
Samathi Manthir/Samathi - We can have feww minutes meditation in Sai samathi Hall after entering
from Mukthi darshan Gate at back side.
The Nanda Deep/Neem Tree - While coming out of the samathi manthir at the back side of the
Sai Bagvan/Samaathi . the neem Tree shall be done prathakshanam
and the light also.
The Museum - where the Sai Charithra miracles/ actual things utilised by Sai Bagwan are being
displayed The Meditation Hall - Where we can mediatate and can read Sai Charithra Episodes if we took the book there.
The Samathi Temples of Associates of Sai Bagawan - in the same campus .
Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman, Lord Ram Sitha and Lord Shaneeswar - small temples within the
campus.
Uthi Packet shall be ontained. Only one packet will be available.If need more, we can give donation in the Trust Office Room and we will get receipt and few extra packets of uthi.
The Medium sized Hanuman temple at the back side of the Campus near Mukthi darshan gate shall also be seen.
The Dwaraka Mai - temple / The Chavadi / the Dhuni - All near by in the Campus shall be seen. All are associated with Sai History.
From local enquiry we are informed that there few Families of the Persons who are Blessed by Baba in his life time still in the village. since the Whole Shirdi - once a village - is now turned out as a commercial spot with full of lodges, hotels & shops - the residences have dis appeared. But we can see few houses and also we can see coins given to an old lady by Shirdi Baba - still preserved by the family and also few places where Sai Bagwan had done miracles.
Shree Vittobhaa Mandhir Opp Sai Sansthan Campus. the Shiva Mandhir - of which Priest has named The Baba ( previously known as Fakir in his lifetime) as Sai and later known as Sai Baba. Incidentally
Sai in Marathi means "mother" also. The Present Priest is also said to be from the family of same priest.
Sai Sansthan Canteen Daramshala provides Food , Cofee & Tea at a very low prices. Both South Indian & North Indian Food available against pre paid takens. ONly self service - very neatly
maintained very nice dining place.
Devotees should make it compulsory to take at least once in the Daramshala/Prsadalaya the Food affered by The Sai Bagwan. It Is " genuine" prasadam of Sai. The Oven ( Aduppu) fire is being started by spark being taken from Sai Dhuni , the flame which is from Sai Bagwan lifetime.
Costwise Murugan travels/Traveltimes are economical & reasonable.
Almost all operators operating 4/5 days tour from Chennai and advertising are offering without food etc and they are not dependable in few angles.
If the operator is personally known, you can select but the pilgrims shall be with in 20 and the Guide shall be with you always. While going by Train Except Namagiri Travels, trichy(while by separate coach) and Traveltimes ( IRCTC) all others including Murugan Travels are making fuss in getting Tickets confirmed and getting lower berths for elderly invalids. they assured while booking but not doing so in most of the Times . This turns into Problems in Non Tamil areas where Railway staff could not be convinced .
Within rs 10000/= one can go by Flight from Chennai through Vasanth Travels ( Sholapur) having office in Chennai and Akshaya Travels. We have to book well in advance. The Vasanth Travels is very nice with good accomodation at Shirdi/Good Darshan/ Very good transportation arrangements from Chennai & Pune and also very good south indian food.
TEMPLES IN MAHARASHTRA NEARBY;
1. Nasik, Panchavadi,Thrayambakeswarar jothilingam, Balaji Mandir
2. Ajantha, Ellora Caves- Bhimashankar Jothilingam Temples
3. Ashtaganapathy Temple, Sona lakshmi Mandir - Pune
4. Sholapur,Devi Mandir,Duljapur Bavani Mandir , Akalkot Samarthaguru Ramadoss Samathi
Pandaripuram Vital temple and nearby Places.
PILGRIMS ARE KINDLY REQUESTED TO DO BEFORE VISITING:
To Read About Pandaripuram and the Leelas by Lord Vittalan with all Namasangeerthanees
like Sri Nathamuni, Sri Goraknath, Sri Ekanaathar, Sri Gora Kumbar, Janaa Bhaai,
Sri Naamadevar etc . In fact Vitaalan has served all his Bhakthas in many ways, doing normal
household works, other small repairs of the their houses etc.
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To read Sai Charithra and know the Shirdi Bhagwan Leelaas and Life history.
To read Akalkot Samartha Ramadoss Swamikal Leela Stories .It is said that Samatha
Ramadoss Swamikal is reincarnation of Lord Hanuman and the voice of
Swami is still hearable from his Samaathi at Akalkot.
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1. There is lot of Package Tours available for Shirdi Darshan combined with Shani Shinganapur
and nearby temples.
2. As suggestsed earlier Elderly People can chose Operators offering with Food & Accomodation.
Be sure that minimum 24 hours stay in Shirdi and accomodation in Shirdi if by Train.
3. Just like Tirupathy all amenities area avilable at Shirdi. But unlike Tirupathi we have language
problems if we do not know Hindi.
4. Online booking for darshan/Arthy darshan with pre timings through Browsing center or Our
system.We have to scan our Photo and Identity Proof for getting Darshan Tickets through
online. We have to take original Id proof when we go to the Temple.
the darshan will be hastle free if we do like above. But due to security reasons the Shirdi
Samasthan has restricted the number of tickets issued per day.
5. Like TTD, here also we should utilise only Sai sansthan genuine web sites for bookings.
One can go easily to Shirdi through Sai Nagar express from Chennai to Shirdi.
At Shirdi accomodation can be availed in Sai sansthan choultries near Bus Stand. there are
lot of rooms at concessional rates - very nice accomodations.We should have Id Proofs
originals with address & Photo for bookings.
Sai Darshan can be had very easily even on Thursdays within 3 to 4 hours , thanks to the best
que system maintained there. While going we can Purchase Sweets etc as Prasad and if we give
to the Pandits near Samathi, they will return after placing the Bags near the lotus feet of Sai Bagwan.
The sweets can be Had as Prasadams.
In Shirdi Sai Sansthan Campus we should have darshan of the following without fail:
Samathi Manthir/Samathi - We can have feww minutes meditation in Sai samathi Hall after entering
from Mukthi darshan Gate at back side.
The Nanda Deep/Neem Tree - While coming out of the samathi manthir at the back side of the
Sai Bagvan/Samaathi . the neem Tree shall be done prathakshanam
and the light also.
The Museum - where the Sai Charithra miracles/ actual things utilised by Sai Bagwan are being
displayed The Meditation Hall - Where we can mediatate and can read Sai Charithra Episodes if we took the book there.
The Samathi Temples of Associates of Sai Bagawan - in the same campus .
Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman, Lord Ram Sitha and Lord Shaneeswar - small temples within the
campus.
Uthi Packet shall be ontained. Only one packet will be available.If need more, we can give donation in the Trust Office Room and we will get receipt and few extra packets of uthi.
The Medium sized Hanuman temple at the back side of the Campus near Mukthi darshan gate shall also be seen.
The Dwaraka Mai - temple / The Chavadi / the Dhuni - All near by in the Campus shall be seen. All are associated with Sai History.
From local enquiry we are informed that there few Families of the Persons who are Blessed by Baba in his life time still in the village. since the Whole Shirdi - once a village - is now turned out as a commercial spot with full of lodges, hotels & shops - the residences have dis appeared. But we can see few houses and also we can see coins given to an old lady by Shirdi Baba - still preserved by the family and also few places where Sai Bagwan had done miracles.
Shree Vittobhaa Mandhir Opp Sai Sansthan Campus. the Shiva Mandhir - of which Priest has named The Baba ( previously known as Fakir in his lifetime) as Sai and later known as Sai Baba. Incidentally
Sai in Marathi means "mother" also. The Present Priest is also said to be from the family of same priest.
Sai Sansthan Canteen Daramshala provides Food , Cofee & Tea at a very low prices. Both South Indian & North Indian Food available against pre paid takens. ONly self service - very neatly
maintained very nice dining place.
Devotees should make it compulsory to take at least once in the Daramshala/Prsadalaya the Food affered by The Sai Bagwan. It Is " genuine" prasadam of Sai. The Oven ( Aduppu) fire is being started by spark being taken from Sai Dhuni , the flame which is from Sai Bagwan lifetime.
Costwise Murugan travels/Traveltimes are economical & reasonable.
Almost all operators operating 4/5 days tour from Chennai and advertising are offering without food etc and they are not dependable in few angles.
If the operator is personally known, you can select but the pilgrims shall be with in 20 and the Guide shall be with you always. While going by Train Except Namagiri Travels, trichy(while by separate coach) and Traveltimes ( IRCTC) all others including Murugan Travels are making fuss in getting Tickets confirmed and getting lower berths for elderly invalids. they assured while booking but not doing so in most of the Times . This turns into Problems in Non Tamil areas where Railway staff could not be convinced .
Within rs 10000/= one can go by Flight from Chennai through Vasanth Travels ( Sholapur) having office in Chennai and Akshaya Travels. We have to book well in advance. The Vasanth Travels is very nice with good accomodation at Shirdi/Good Darshan/ Very good transportation arrangements from Chennai & Pune and also very good south indian food.
TEMPLES IN MAHARASHTRA NEARBY;
1. Nasik, Panchavadi,Thrayambakeswarar jothilingam, Balaji Mandir
2. Ajantha, Ellora Caves- Bhimashankar Jothilingam Temples
3. Ashtaganapathy Temple, Sona lakshmi Mandir - Pune
4. Sholapur,Devi Mandir,Duljapur Bavani Mandir , Akalkot Samarthaguru Ramadoss Samathi
Pandaripuram Vital temple and nearby Places.
PILGRIMS ARE KINDLY REQUESTED TO DO BEFORE VISITING:
To Read About Pandaripuram and the Leelas by Lord Vittalan with all Namasangeerthanees
like Sri Nathamuni, Sri Goraknath, Sri Ekanaathar, Sri Gora Kumbar, Janaa Bhaai,
Sri Naamadevar etc . In fact Vitaalan has served all his Bhakthas in many ways, doing normal
household works, other small repairs of the their houses etc.
________
To read Sai Charithra and know the Shirdi Bhagwan Leelaas and Life history.
To read Akalkot Samartha Ramadoss Swamikal Leela Stories .It is said that Samatha
Ramadoss Swamikal is reincarnation of Lord Hanuman and the voice of
Swami is still hearable from his Samaathi at Akalkot.
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