Shirdi Sai Baba — saint of Shirdi village, Maharashtra. 1838-1918 (estimated). Revered by both Hindu and Muslim traditions.
Core teaching: "Shraddha" (faith) and "Saburi" (patience). "Sab ka malik ek" — One God for all.
✦ Life Summary
Birthplace and religion uncertain.
Reached Shirdi at age 16.
Lived in Dwarkamai Masjid.
60 years in Shirdi.
Daily: bhiksha, dhuni (fire), helping people.
Mahasamadhi: 15 October 1918 (Vijayadashami).
✦ Miracles
Udi (sacred ash): disease cure.
Future telling.
Devotee protection from afar.
Lit lamps with water.
Experiences after death too.
✦ Temple Darshan
Samadhi Mandir: main.
Dwarkamai Masjid: residence.
Chavadi: night rest spot.
Gurusthan: first darshan tree.
Darshan: 4 AM — 11:15 PM.
Thursday and Ram Navami special.
✦ Access
Rail: Sainagar Shirdi.
Airport: Shirdi (15 km).
Mumbai: 240 km (5 hr).
Pune: 185 km.
Nashik: 90 km.
✦ 5 Daily Aartis
Kakad: 4:30 AM. Mangal Aarti.
Madhyahna: 12 PM.
Dhup: evening.
Shej: 10:30 PM.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Was Sai Hindu or Muslim?▼
Uncertain. He said: "Allah Malik." "Ram-Allah one." All religions equal.
Significance of Udi?▼
Ash from dhuni-fire. Baba gave devotees. Believed: disease cure, protection.
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