Dwarkamai Mosque

4.8

Shirdi1-2 hours

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About

Dwarkamai is the 200-year-old mosque where Sai Baba of Shirdi lived from his arrival in 1858 until his passing in 1918, making it a deeply significant stop in the Shirdi itinerary. The simple structure houses the sacred dhuni, a fire lit by Sai Baba that has been kept burning continuously for over 160 years; its ash (udi) is distributed to pilgrims as prasad. The mosque also preserves his original grinding stone, cooking pot, and bedding exactly as they were in his lifetime, offering an intimate glimpse into his daily life and enriching the overall spiritual experience.

Highlights

What makes this place special

Dhuni (Sacred Fire)

At Dwarkamai, the sacred dhuni, a wood fire lit by Sai Baba of Shirdi in 1858 has been kept burning continuously for over 160 years, making it a central element of the Shirdi spiritual travel experience; the ash from this fire is distributed to devotees as sacred udi.

Sai Baba's Personal Items

At Dwarkamai, the original grinding stone, cooking pot, and sleeping plank used by Sai Baba of Shirdi are preserved exactly as they were . These deeply revered objects that hold strong devotional significance form a key part of the things to do in Shirdi experience.