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Four aartis daily — Kakad (early morning), Madhyan (noon), Dhoop (sunset) and Shej (night). Exact times shift slightly through the year and on festival days; the Sansthan publishes the current schedule and we share the applicable timings with your itinerary.
General darshan is free and open to all, but waits can run to several hours on weekends, festival days and Thursdays. Paid darshan and aarti passes from the Sai Baba Sansthan substantially reduce the wait — booked separately, not part of the package cost, though we guide you through it.
Modest dress covering shoulders and knees is expected. Footwear must be removed before entering (designated counters available). Mobile phones and cameras are generally not permitted inside the main shrine, with cloakroom facilities provided.
Shirdi has its own airport (SAG) with limited connections; nearest railheads are Sainagar Shirdi and Kopargaon. Many pilgrims fly to Mumbai, Pune or Aurangabad and travel onward by road — we arrange private cab pickup from whichever point suits.
Thursdays draw the largest crowds (traditionally associated with Sai Baba), as do weekends, Ram Navami, Guru Purnima and Vijayadashami. For a calmer darshan, choose a weekday outside festival periods.
Yes — a common trip for senior travellers. Main sites are close together within the Sansthan complex and wheelchair assistance is available. We book hotels near the temple to minimise walking; queue waiting can still be tiring, which is where a paid darshan pass helps.
Quoted on request — varies with season, hotel category, group size and whether your dates fall on festival days when accommodation is in high demand. Call or WhatsApp +91 9488 233 703.
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