Name: Sai Baba of Shirdi
Birth: Exact date and place unknown (widely believed to be around 1838–1918)
Death (Samadhi): October 15, 1918, in Shirdi, Maharashtra, India
Religion: Considered both a Hindu saint and a Muslim fakir
Philosophy: Universal love, service to humanity, Shraddha (faith), and Saburi (patience)
Sai Baba's teachings transcended religion and focused on:
Sai Baba arrived in the small village of Shirdi (Maharashtra) around the mid-19th century. He lived a humble life, mostly in a mosque he named Dwarkamai, and accepted offerings to distribute among the poor and needy. He performed many miracles, including:
Shirdi has become one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India. Key places to visit include:
Over 60,000 people visit the Shirdi Sai Baba temple daily.