About Prati Shirdi
Prati Shirdi is a Hindu temple located in Shirgaon, Pune district, Maharashtra, established on June 11, 2003, by Mr. Prakash Keshavrao Deole. It is an exact architectural replica of the original Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, featuring identical layouts for the Gabhara, Samadhi, Dwarkamai, and Chavadi. Situated off the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway near Somatane Phata, it serves as a significant spiritual site for devotees unable to visit Shirdi. The temple complex includes a garden and an Anna Chattralay dining hall serving meals at nominal rates.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a spiritual environment mirroring the original Shirdi temple, with daily rituals including Kakad Aarti, Maha Abhishek, Noon Aarti, Dhup Aarti, and Shej Aarti performed on the same schedule. The complex features a Gurusthan with a Neem tree at the entrance, a perpetually lit Sai Dhuni in Dwarkamai, and a Chavadi built in traditional style. An Anna Chattralay serves Maha Prasad between 12:00 PM–3:30 PM and 6:30 PM–9:30 PM for a nominal fee. The premises also include a garden and accommodation facilities nearby.
Key highlights
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Exact architectural replica of the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple established in 2003
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Daily rituals and aartis follow the identical schedule as the original Shirdi temple
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Dwarkamai houses a Sai Dhuni that remains lit 24 hours a day
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Anna Chattralay serves Maha Prasad at nominal charges during specified meal times
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Gurusthan at the entrance features a Neem tree similar to the original shrine
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Annachatra building constructed without bricks using joint moulds across 14,000 square feet
History of Prati Shirdi
Established on June 11, 2003, by Mr. Prakash Keshavrao Deole, former legislative council member and founder trustee of the Shri Sai Baba Temple Trust, Shirgaon. The construction was completed in nine months and consecrated as a faithful replica to provide devotees with an authentic Shirdi experience closer to Pune.
Culture & Context
Serves as a major pilgrimage center for Sai Baba devotees in western Maharashtra, replicating the spiritual ambiance and ritualistic traditions of Shirdi. The temple maintains the same religious calendar, aarti timings, and prasad distribution customs as the original shrine, fostering continuity of Sai Baba worship practices.