Shirdi

Shirdi is a place where the great saint sai lived once upon a time who always said God is one or Allah Malik. He is considered to be one of the greatest saints of India. There is a huge rush of millions of pilgrims from India and abroad to this place and this has now become a pilgrim center. It is said that Sai Baba came to this place alongwith a wedding ceremony but he did not leave this place till the last moment of hs life. The saint was associated with many miracles that included bi-location, healing the sick, intense yogic practices and even raising the dead to life. Sai baba is considered to be a godman who cares for and fulfils the petitions of his devotees even today. Shirdi is well connected from the different parts of India by both land and rail. There are many facilities that the pilgrims can enjoy in the present times and these include the dharamshalas and the hotels. The main temple of Shirdi has the Samadhi of Sai Baba and there is also adjacent Dwarka Mai where the saint spent most part of his life. It is said that he burnt water during the festival of Diwali when the local shopkeepers refused to give him oil. Shirdi Sai Baba preached that the creator of human beings is one and because of this the people of the different faiths come to Shirdi to get the blessings irrespective of their religious backgrounds from this great saint. The saint had promised that any person who sets his foot on the soil of Shirdi will be greatly blessed and he preached the concept of faith and perseverance.