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Is Shirdi temple getting closed?

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James Holden

Published Feb 24, 2026

Is Shirdi temple getting closed?

Shirdi Saibaba Temple closed for devotees. In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Shirdi Saibaba Temple in Maharashtra was declared shut for devotees on March 17 till further orders. The doors of Mumbadevi Temple have also been closed for devotees.

Regarding this, why Shirdi temple is closed?

The Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust in Maharashtra's Shirdi town will close its temple for devotees from Tuesday to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the latest religious organisation in the state to shut its doors. Maharashtra has reported 36 cases of Covid-19 so far and one death due to the disease on Tuesday.

One may also ask, is Shirdi temple open for darshan today? However, Deepak Madukar Muglikar, chief executive officer of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, has said that Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi will remain open today and will not be impacted by the closure of the city.

Beside this, is Shirdi temple closed tomorrow?

Shirdi Saibaba Temple to shut from today amid coronavirus scare. In the wake of coronavirus spread in India, Shirdi Saibaba Temple in Maharashtra will close for devotees from 3 pm today till further orders, news agency ANI reported.

Is there any problem in Shirdi?

Shirdi: "We have announced to close Shirdi against rumours from January 19," said B Wakchaure of Saibaba Sansthan Trust. "A meeting of villagers will be convened Saturday evening to discuss the issue. Devotees will not face any difficulty if they come to Shirdi," Mr Wakchaure added.

Is Shirdi open today?

Shirdi: However, Deepak Madukar Muglikar, Chief Executive Officer of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, has said that Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi will remain open today and will not be impacted by the closure of the city. "There are some reports in media that Sai Temple in Shirdi will remain closed on January 19.

Where is Sai Baba born?

September 28, 1838

Is Shirdi open tomorrow?

However, Deepak Madukar Muglikar, chief executive officer of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, has said that Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi will remain open today and will not be impacted by the closure of the city. Temple will remain open on January 19," Muglikar said.

When did Sai Baba live?

September 28, 1838

How old is Shirdi Sai Baba temple?

This temple was built in 1922. It is believed that Sai Baba gave one rupee to Dada Madye ji with which he built the temple in Kudal. Today, the Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi is visited by an average of 25,000 pilgrims a day and during religious festivals, this number can reach up to 100,000.

Why Tirupati temple closed for 4 days?

Tirumala Tirupati temple to close due to the coronavirus outbreak. Tirumala Tirupati temple has closed its doors to devotees to control the coronavirus outbreak. A person with fever and cold was shifted from the temple to a hospital earlier today.

Is there any VIP darshan in Shirdi?

Shirdi/Nashik: A VIP darshan of Shirdi Sai Baba at the temple in Shirdi will cost devotees more from March 1. The Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) has revised its donation amount from Rs 100 to Rs 200 to obtain passes for the VIP darshan and perform the "aarti", held four times a day at the temple.

How can I book VIP darshan in Shirdi?

Tourists can visit Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust Online Services online website to make their bookings. The entry for the temple for them is through Gate 1, which is the VIP gate. Tourists could also get a Darshan ticket at a VIP gate on all days except on Thursdays as there is a high demand it being an auspicious day.

How can I get Shirdi Aarti ticket?

Darshan - For darshan of aarthi, you can book online ticket through Shirdi temple website. Entry for pass holders is through shani gate (Gate no 3). Else you can go through the free darshan (Gate no 2), which takes about two hours. All the queue have benches, where, you can sit.

How much time does it take for Shirdi Darshan?

The time taken to line up for the Samadhi Temple and have darshan varies. It can be completed in one hour, or can take up to six hours. The average time is 2-3 hours. All the main attractions related to Sai Baba are within walking distance of the temple.

How many Aarti are there in Shirdi?

The Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) has revised its donation amount from Rs 100 to Rs 200 to obtain passes for the VIP darshan and perform the "aarti", held four times a day at the temple.

What is the time of Kakad Aarti in Shirdi?

Shirdi Sai Baba Darshan Timings & Daily Schedule
Programme DetailTime
Kakad Aarti (Morning)04:30 AM – 05:00 AM
Bhajan in Sai Baba Mandir5:00 AM
Holy Bath of Shri Sai Baba (Mangal Snaan) in Samadhi Mandir5:05 AM
Aarti “Shirdi Majhe Pandharpur“5:35 AM

Is Shirdi airport functional?

PUNE: The Shirdi airport will be fully operational from Monday, officials said. “IndiGo, which had shifted its operations to Aurangabad, will resume its flights from Shirdi from Monday onwards. The airport, which became functional two years back, was among the fastest growing airports in Maharashtra.

How far is pathri from Shirdi?

Distance from Shirdi to Pāthri is 213 kilometers.
This air travel distance is equal to 132 miles. The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Shirdi and Pāthri is 213 km= 132 miles. If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Shirdi to Pathri, It takes 0.24 hours to arrive.

How do I get to pathri?

How to Reach:
  1. By Air. The nearest Air Port from Pathri is Nanded. Pathri is 121 k.m. away from Nanded.
  2. By Train. The nearest railway station to Pathri is Manvat Road. Manvat Road Railway station is on Parbhani - Aurangabad Railway Track.
  3. By Road. Pathri is 40 k.m away from Parbhani on Nirmal-Mumbai National Highway.