Introduction

Located close to Dwarkamai mosque, Chavadi is a humble two-room house where Sai Baba used to sleep after returning from the procession from Dwarkamai to Chavadi. Devotees hold this place dear to their hearts because Baba during the last decade of his life spent alternate nights here, also his body was bathed for the last time at Chavadi before his funeral. Make a brief trip to this place and see the asan (seat) on which Sai Baba used to sit - a wooden plank and a wheelchair bought by him are also placed at Chavadi. On one part of Chavadi, you will find a large portraiture of Baba including a wooden bed and a white chair belonging to him.

Even today, a procession is carried out every Thursday from Dwarkamai to Chavadi with some of Sai Baba’s priceless possessions placed lovingly in the palanquin, such as his holy padukas (footwear), satka and one of his old photographs. This procession takes place between 2115 and 2200 hours. Though, the depiction of Sai Baba which was placed on a silver stool on the right side of Chavadi is now placed near his Samadhi.

Special Attributes

This is the place where Sai Baba spent every alternate night during the last decade of his life. 

Nuisance

The site is very peaceful and free of irritants.

Dressing restrictions

Dress is whatever you find comfortable.

Connectivity

All attractions are within walking distances from anywhere in Shirdi. Cycle rickshaws are available easily, and are the best way to explore locally.

Shirdi is on the Ahmednagar-Manmad Highway, about 250 kilometers (156 miles) from Mumbai and 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Nashik. You can choose to fly into Nashik and then take a bus, taxi or train to Shirdi. Shirdi is accessible on the Central Railway line; get off at Manmad (65 kilometers/41 miles from Shirdi) or at Kopergaon (18 kilometers/11.25 miles). Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) runs buses from all major destinations.

Enjoyed by

Families, Senior Citizens

Exposure

You will be indoors, but if you take part in the procession you will under the pleasant night sky of Shirdi. Shirdi has a dry climate that swings to extremes, from a high of 40° C in May, to a low of 7° C in January. But the monsoon months - June to August - are pleasant, with scanty rains.

Avoidable Season

Open through the year

Facilities

Basic, plan accordingly

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction.

Tip

It is best to visit this place in the first half of the day when you can explore in peace and spend time in solitude.

Type of site

A small house where Sai Baba rested at night