Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
श्री साईबाबा समाधी मंदिर
The resting place of Sai Baba, where four daily aarti ceremonies are held before a white marble seated statue. It is one of India's most popular pilgrimage sites.
The temple was originally a private residence built by the wealthy merchant Buti. Sai Baba was buried here after his death in 1918. The hall houses a seated statue of Sai Baba, carved from Italian marble in 1954. Four aarti ceremonies are held every day, from the early-morning Kakad Aarti to the evening Shej Aarti. Standard queue darshan is free, but in peak season the wait can be 2 to 4 hours. Paid fast-track darshan and aarti seats can be booked on the official Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust website. Photography is prohibited inside the hall. Phones, bags, and shoes must be stored, and modest dress is advised. The compound also has a small museum of Sai Baba artifacts.
Opening hours
Approx. 4:00 am–11:00 pm (check trust announcements)
Nearby sights
- Gurusthan
- Dwarkamai
- Lendi Baug
- Chavadi
- Khandoba Temple, Shirdi
- Shri Saibaba Prasadalaya
- Sai Teerth Theme Park
- Sai Heritage Village