Introduction

A very interesting museum, Dixit Wada located at the centre of the Sansthan complex in Shirdi, is a store house of memorabilia of the great ascetic, Sai Baba. It is a charming and compact museum housing an impressive collection of rare black and white photographs of Sai Baba. You will also come across a display of his kafni (the long robes), leather padukas (footwear) and his smoking pipe. Look-out for the gramophone records, water tumblers, cooking utensils and a bathing stone which were all used by Baba. After paying your obeisance at Samadhi Mandir, a trip to the Dixit Wada Museum is highly recommended for every first-timer to Shirdi.

Special Attributes

The museum is a store house of memorabilia of the noble ascetic, Sai Baba.

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, Backpackers, Senior Citizens

Exposure

You will be indoors

Avoidable Season

Open through the year

Facilities

Basic, plan accordingly

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction.

Tip

View the exhibits at the museum from a distance.

Type of site

Museum