Shri Saibaba's Samadhi Temple

One of the most mysterious saintly figures of 19th century India, Saibaba put this small town on the world map. Saibaba followed a blend of Hindu and Muslim practices and did not discriminate people based on religious orientation. He encouraged his Hindu followers to read their texts such as Bhagvada Gita and Ramayana and encouraged his Muslim followers to read the Quran. It is said that even Zoroastrians (Parsis) follow his preaching. His mosque carries a Hindu name of Dwarkamayi. People irrespective of their religion are drawn by the Saint's universal slogan of Shraddha-Saburi that is faith and patience for everyone. The temple celebrates festivals like Ramnavami, Gurupournima, and Vijaydashmi (Punyatithi).

Located just over a 100 kilometers west from Aurangabad, Shri Saibaba's Samadhi Temple at Shirdi is a secular place of worship. It hosts over 20,000 visitors every day. The temple authorities have kept his footwear and other personal belongings in a museum hall and these are used for the weekly Palki procession on Thursdays. Darshanam starts at 6 am with aarti conducted four times a day. The temple management has also carried forward Saibaba's social work through the provision of health and education services as well as financial aid to the poor.