Want to visit Shirdi Sai Baba temple? Here's everything you need to know
An official stated that 15,000 worshippers with internet permits would be allowed to enter the temple daily. He also noted that the temple's prasad counter would stay closed.
FollowFrom Thursday, at least 15,000 worshippers will be permitted daily access to the Sai Baba shrine in Shirdi, Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district, using online permits. The district government and the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust met earlier this week to plan to reopen sites of worship throughout Maharashtra on October 7. An official stated that 15,000 worshippers with internet permits would be allowed to enter the temple daily. He also noted that the temple's prasad counter would stay closed. The district administration has forbidden children under the age of ten, pregnant women, sick individuals, seniors over the age of 65, and those who do not wear masks from visiting the temple perimeter.Â
Here are the timings for the aarti:Â
4.30 a.m.: Morning artiÂ
12:00 p.m.: Madhyan aarti
Sunset: Dhoop Aarti
10.30 p.m.: Shej aarti
Devotees must pay Rs 600 to schedule a morning darshan, while the Madhyan, Dhoop, and Shej aartis cost Rs 400.
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Here's how you can book online for the darshan:
- Visit the Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan Trust's website.
- You must register by entering your valid e-mail address, phone number, and personal information for first-time users.
- You will also be required to provide papers such as a picture ID and a passport-sized photograph.
- After submitting your information, you will receive an e-mail and a text message with your registration information.
- Choose your preferred Darshan time from the available slots and finish the booking procedure.
- Pay the booking money and obtain the confirmation.
- Online darshan booking is helpful for devotees since it saves them a lot of time. After completing the form, visitors will be advised of the precise time for darshan.
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The temple will be open to fully vaccinated worshippers only, while unvaccinated devotees must have a Covid-19 negative certificate. Flowers, garlands, and prasad will also be forbidden.
