SHIRDI - SHANI SHINGNAPUR (FROM PUNE)

About Shirdi Saibaba Temple

At a distance of 600 m from Shirdi Bus Stand, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is a prominent Hindu temple situated in the center of Shirdi town in Maharashtra. It is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in India and among the prime place to include in your Shirdi tour packages. The Shirdi Temple is dedicated to Sri Sai Baba, who is revered as one of the greatest saints ever seen in India, endowed with unprecedented powers. Baba first made his appearance in Shirdi as a youth and remained there until he died in 1918. He transformed the lives of those who met him and continuously is doing so even after his Samadhi for those who pray him for his blessings.

History of Shirdi Saibaba Temple

Sai Baba is recognized to have been born into a Hindu Brahmin family before being taken in by a Sufi fakir. He is said to have arrived in the village of Shirdi at approximately 16 years of age, appearing .....

About Shani Shingnapur Temple

At a distance of 44 Km from Ahmednagar, and 72 Km from Shirdi and 44 km from Ahmednagar, Shani Shingnapur or Sonai is a village in Nevasa taluka of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra. The village is known for its popular temple of Shani Mahadev, the Hindu god associated with the planet (graha) Saturn. This is one of the most popular Shani temples in India and also among the famous pilgrimage sites near Pune. The temple is regarded as a 'jagrut devasthan,' which translates to 'living temple,' indicating that the deity is believed to still inhabit the site. The villagers' faith in Lord Shani is so profound that none of the homes in this remarkable village are equipped with doors or locks, as they trust that Lord Shani safeguards their possessions from theft.

History & Mythology of Shani Shingnapur Temple

The village of Shani Shingnapur is unique in that none of its homes .....