Shirdi
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🛕 About Shirdi
Shirdi’s yatra is the best-documented in our second ring because the Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust publishes its daily programme: the temple opens 4:45 AM, Kakad Aarti at 5:15 AM, darshan in the Samadhi Mandir from 6:25 AM, Mid-day Aarti at 12:00 PM, Dhoop Aarti at sunset, and Shej Aarti at 10:00 PM.
in — with quotas releasing about 60 days in advance and a maximum of 4 persons per aarti booking**. Checked 01 October 2026.
The essentials
| Item | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Temple opens | 4:45 AM | Verified — official source |
| Aartis | Kakad 5:15 AM · Mid-day 12 PM · Dhoop (sunset) · Shej 10 PM | Verified — official source |
| Samadhi darshan from | 6:25 AM | Verified — official source |
| Booking portal | online.sai.org.in | Official |
| Quota release | ~60 days ahead; max 4 persons/aarti booking | Official (portal notice) |
| Trust accommodation | Sai Ashram, Bhaktiniwas (official pages) | Official* — rates unverified |
What we haven’t verified
Third-party guides describe a “Sugam Darshan” label and specific paid-darshan prices; the official pages we retrieved confirm paid quotas exist but not those labels or figures — so we don’t repeat them as fact. Airport/station distances likewise await official citations.
The Shirdi page set
Darshan & aarti timings · Darshan booking (paid quota) · How to reach. Shirdi runs year-round with no festival-off season — Thursdays are the reported peak days.
Frequently asked questions
What are the aarti timings?
Kakad 5:15 AM, Mid-day 12 PM, Dhoop at sunset, Shej 10 PM — official daily programme, checked 1 October 2026.
Where do I book?
online.sai.org.in — the trust’s official portal; quotas release ~60 days ahead.
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