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Prati Shirdi Temple edit
The Prati Shirdi Temple is a replica of the famous Shirdi Sai Baba Temple located in the village of Shirgaon near Pune, Maharashtra, India. Built in devotion to Sai Baba of Shirdi, it serves as an accessible alternative to the main Shirdi temple for residents of Pune and Mumbai. The temple aims to provide a similar darshan experience to devotees within proximate reach.
History edit
The Prati Shirdi Temple was constructed from 2003 to 2007 by devotees Y.D. Phadke and Prakash Deole. They envisioned creating an accessible replica of Shirdi for locals unable to make the pilgrimage. The temple complex was designed to mirror the main sections of Shirdi including the Dwarkamai, Gurusthan, and Samadhi Mandir. Intricately carved marble idols and continuously playing holy chants evoke the aura of Shirdi. While not as expansive as the original, Prati Shirdi offers the key highlights for devotees to pay respects without traveling far.
Location edit
The temple is located in the village of Shirgaon, off the Mumbai-Pune Highway near the town of Talegaon. It is about 35km from Pune and can be reached in around 1 hour by private transport. Trains, buses, and share autos are available from Pune and Mumbai to Talegaon, which is 9km from the temple.
Temple sections edit
The main sections replicating Shirdi include:
Dwarkamai - Contains a life-size marble Sai Baba idol, wooden bed, palanquin, and continuous prayers, replicating his residence.
Gurusthan - Has the neem tree and shrine below it, commemorating where Baba was first spotted in Shirdi.
Prasadalaya - Dining hall serving lunch and dinner prasad meals.
Marble idols - Beautifully carved idols of Sai Baba and other deities are spread around the temple.
Meditation lawns - Lawns for devotees to sit in meditation or do parikrama of the temple.
The daily routine involves aartis, processions, and prasad meals allowing devotees to relive the Shirdi experience.
Nearby Stay edit
Budget to mid-range hotels are available in Talegaon and Chakan within 5-8km distance. Luxury options like Golden Tulip are also available.
Nearby Attractions edit
Prati Shirdi can be combined with visits to Shivneri Fort, Saras Baug temple, Rajwada Palace, and Dehu Road town.