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Shirdi Temple

MSME hub, temple town sound bells ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections

In temple town, Ram Mandir and road conditions become poll agenda for locals

MSME hub, temple town sound bells ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Updated On : 10 May 2024 | 11:57 PM IST

Over 75% intercity passengers booked rides from 6 pm-12 am on redBus in '23

Over 75 per cent of all intercity bus passengers, who made bookings on the redBus platform, travelled between 6pm and 12 midnight in 2023, according to a report. The time from noon to 5pm was a distant second with 13 per cent of all travel occurring during this time, the online bus ticketing platform said in a report released on Friday. A total of 76 per cent of people made intercity travel bookings on the platform for journeys between 6 pm and 12 midnight, the report said. As per the report, on an average, more than 50,000 buses were available on the redBus platform per day in 2023. All calculations are as per data on the redBus platform for 2023. Additionally, according to the report, the popularity of AC buses remained high, constituting 63 per cent of all intercity bus bookings on redBus, higher than the 60 per cent recorded in 2023. As per the report, Tirupati and Shirdi were the most-visited pilgrimage destinations in 2023, followed by Nashik & Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar). The .

Over 75% intercity passengers booked rides from 6 pm-12 am on redBus in '23
Updated On : 12 Jan 2024 | 3:51 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan visits Shirdi with daughter Suhana ahead of Dunki release

After Vaishno Devi, Shah Rukh Khan visited Shirdi Sai Baba Temple to offer prayers before the release of his movie. Apart with daughter Suhana, his manager Pooja Dadlani also visited the temple

Shah Rukh Khan visits Shirdi with daughter Suhana ahead of Dunki release
Updated On : 15 Dec 2023 | 12:01 PM IST

IRCTC launches 4 days/3 nights Chennai-Shirdi package for devotees

IRCTC launched a three-night and four-day package for devotees who want to visit Shirdi Sai Baba. Here's everything you need to know about IRCTC Chennai-Shirdi package

IRCTC launches 4 days/3 nights Chennai-Shirdi package for devotees
Updated On : 03 Oct 2023 | 3:10 PM IST
Updated On : 18 Jul 2023 | 1:20 PM IST

Shirdi Saibaba Temple to close from today? Here's what the trust says

The Shirdi town has a population of around 25,000 and the Saibaba Temple is visited by over 50,000 devotees daily

Shirdi Saibaba Temple to close from today? Here's what the trust says
Updated On : 01 May 2023 | 12:53 PM IST

Shirdi town to strike against CISF deployment at Saibaba Temple from May 1

The proposed shutdown would deal a major blow to the local economy which entirely depends on religious tourism for its survival

Shirdi town to strike against CISF deployment at Saibaba Temple from May 1
Updated On : 27 Apr 2023 | 4:10 PM IST

Banks refuse to take coins worth lakhs from Shirdi temple. Here's why

Due to space constraints, four state-owned banks in Shirdi have already stopped accepting coins

Banks refuse to take coins worth lakhs from Shirdi temple. Here's why
Updated On : 21 Apr 2023 | 3:13 PM IST

Aviation majors in fray to operate copter taxis in Uttar Pradesh

After expressways, Yogi 2.0 is betting on airports, heliports

Aviation majors in fray to operate copter taxis in Uttar Pradesh
Updated On : 08 Aug 2022 | 10:53 PM IST

Saibaba Temple at Shirdi readies to receive Amit Shah on Saturday

The world famous Saibaba Temple at Shirdi in Ahmednagar is all set to receive Union Home Minister Amit Shah .

Saibaba Temple at Shirdi readies to receive Amit Shah on Saturday
Updated On : 17 Dec 2021 | 12:38 PM IST

Shirdi Saibaba shrine's income declined due to lockdown, says CEO

Coronavirus-induced lockdowns have affected the income of famous Saibaba temple in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, a top official said

Shirdi Saibaba shrine's income declined due to lockdown, says CEO
Updated On : 09 Sep 2020 | 6:55 PM IST

Saibaba birthplace row uncalled for; CM Uddhav can't be blamed: Sena

During a state Cabinet meeting on January 9, Thackeray said Pathri, considered the birthplace of Saibaba, would be developed as a site of religious tourism

Saibaba birthplace row uncalled for; CM Uddhav can't be blamed: Sena
Updated On : 21 Jan 2020 | 12:12 PM IST

Shirdi shut indefinitely after Thackeray's remarks on Sai Baba's birthplace

"We have announced to close Shirdi against rumours, from January 19," said B Wakchaure of Saibaba Sansthan Trust.

Shirdi shut indefinitely after Thackeray's remarks on Sai Baba's birthplace
Updated On : 18 Jan 2020 | 1:26 PM IST

14 rebel Karnataka MLAs camping in Mumbai head to Shirdi's Saibaba Temple

They went to Bengaluru to submit their resignations on Thursday, but returned to a luxury hotel here the same day

14 rebel Karnataka MLAs camping in Mumbai head to Shirdi's Saibaba Temple
Updated On : 13 Jul 2019 | 3:31 PM IST

DGCA issues licence to Shirdi airport for public use, flights soon

Once the new airport starts operations, the travel time to Shridi from Mumbai is expected to reduce just 40 mins

DGCA issues licence to Shirdi airport for public use, flights soon
Updated On : 21 Sep 2017 | 8:29 PM IST

Woman donates 2 kg gold sandals to Shirdi's Saibaba temple

The donation was made by Sandhya Gupta on the occasion of 'guru purnima'

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Updated On : 08 Jul 2017 | 4:02 PM IST

Mukesh Ambani donates medical equipment worth Rs 90 lakh to Shirdi temple

Donations have been made through Reliance Foundation

Mukesh Ambani donates medical equipment worth Rs 90 lakh to Shirdi temple
Updated On : 21 Apr 2017 | 9:28 AM IST