Shirdi HotelsHome to the great Indian saint Sai Baba, Shirdi is a highly frequented town in Maharashtra. The most prominent attraction in Shirdi remain the Samadhi of Sai Baba. The Samadhi is a part of the Samadhi Mandir of Sai Baba, a striking structure in white marble. It is thronged by countless devotees everyday. It is around this are that most of the hotels in Shirdi are concentrated allowing visitors easy access to the revered spot. Other noted places in Shirdi that are worth visiting are Gurusthan, where Sai Baba is believed to have meditated, Dwarkamai, which was Sai Baba's residence in Shirdi, Dixit Wada Museum that houses articles from the life and times of Baba and the Lendi Baug, a garden that was frequented by Baba everyday. The fact that Baba spent a major portion of his life in Shirdi brings in the spirituality the place exudes.
Though a small town, there is no dearth of hotels in Shirdi. These are mainly situated around the temple area and are basically there to cater to needs of the huge number of devotees that turn up to pay visits to the Samadhi of Sai Baba. Almost all the hotels in Shirdi offer good comforts and have in house restaurants that serve a variety of pure vegetarian dishes. The town is mostly vegetarian, owning to the religiosity attached to it. One can find cheap hotels as well as budget hotels in Shirdi. However there are no five-star hotels in Shirdi. Do book a hotel in Shirdi in advance as the town is always brimming with devotees and finding the right hotel might be tough at the last minute. |
