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TRAVEL TO INDIA

THEPURSUITOF
Spirituality

Whether seeking inner peace or simply
historical knowledge, pilgrimage trips to India
are highly revered by many devotees. Most of
the world’s largest religions all have a signifi cant
presence in India, thus inspiring people across all

faiths around the world to visit these serene and spiritual
sites. So get ready to embark on a sacred journey during your
next trip by picking from our top four pilgrimage places.

B YR UB YSIRINAR ANGANDDEBO SHREEB ANER JEE

1 Shirdi

Located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra,
Shirdi is a small village in India that is devoted
to Sai Baba, an infl uential spiritual master who
attracts people of all religions. As a popular
pilgrimage centre with rich history, Shirdi’s star
attraction happens to be Samadhi Mandir, a
temple where Sai Baba’s body is entombed.
Devotees can also visit Dwarkamai, a mosque
that features a beautiful oil painting of Sai Baba,
which stands out in the rather modest sanctum.
Built beautifully with marble stones and exquisite Oil painting of Sai Baba at Dwarkamai
designs, this temple is surrounded by markets that
specialise in fl owers, idols, sweets and souvenirs.

Best time to visit: June to March
How to get there: Take a fl ight to Pune Airport or
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
www.shrisaibabasansthan.org

Samadhi Mandir
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