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शिर्डी
Shirdi, Maharashtra · 19.7669°, 74.4767°
Samadhi shrine of Sai Baba — the fakir-saint revered across Hindu and Muslim communities under his teaching 'Sabka Malik Ek' (One Master of all) — now among the most-visited and wealthiest pilgrimage centres in India. His dhuni fire, lit in his lifetime, still burns in the Dwarkamai mosque next door; udi ash from it is the shrine's prasad.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
Baba arrived in Shirdi as a nameless youth; a temple priest greeted him 'Ya Sai' — welcome, saint — and the name stayed. He fed all, healed with ash, and promised from his tomb: 'I shall be active and vigorous even after leaving this earthly body.'
Shirdi airport; Sansthan runs vast darshan queues, prasadalaya (free meals) & lodging.
☏ 02423-258500 (from the official site, verified 2026-08-26)
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-26 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Modern
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