Four types of Aarti are performed in the Shirdi temple. The main four Aarties are Kakad Aarti, Madhyan, Dhoop & Shej Aarti. Devotees of Shirdi temple visit this place for the darshan and Aarti. There is an official website with the name of Shree Sai Baba Shirdi where you can book your ticket for Aarti. Thousands of devotees visit this temple daily and it is hard to handle every devotee for the staff. So, you have to make a schedule for Aarti and visit on time.
Shirdi Aarti Darshan Timings
Devotees perform the Aarti ritual to their love for Shirdi Baba. They come from various places and it is required to schedule aarti. A trustworthy website for the convenience of Shirdi Devotees has been deployed online where you can check every detail regarding booking tickets and scheduling aarti. You can avoid standing in the long queue after the scheduling of Aarti.
Now devotees can perform any one aarti at Shirdi Darshan. It depends on you which Aarti you want to perform for Shirdi Baba. The opening time of the temple is 4 AM. This is the time when the first aarti starts. The public relations officer will give VIP Passes and special Shirdi Darshan for government employees if you have booked tickets online.
Shirdi Kakad Aarti Schedule
| Aarti Timings | Event |
| Every Day 04:00 a.m | Temple Opens |
| Every Day 04:15 a.m | Bhupali (A ritual of waking up Baba by removing mosquitoes and incense offered.) |
| Every Day 04:30 am to 05:00 am | Kakad Arati |
| Every Day 05:00 a.m | Bhajan at Sai Baba Mandir |
| Every Day 05:05 a.m | mangal Snaan or Holy Bath at Samadhi Mandir |
| Every Day 05:35 a.m | Aarti “Shirdi Mujhe Pandharpur” |
| Every Day 05:40 a.m | Darshan Begins in Samadhi Mandir |
Shirdi Baba Madhyan Aarti Schedule
| Timings | Schedule |
| Every Day 11:30 AM | Dhuni Pooja with rice and ghee in Dwarkamai |
| Every Day noon (12:00 PM) | Mid-Day Arati |
Shree Shirdi Dhoop Aarti Schedule
| Time | Schedule |
| Every Day 04:00 p.m | Pothi (Devotional reading or study) in Samadhi Mandir |
| Every Day Sunset | Dhoop Aarti at Sunset for 20 Minutes |
| Every Day 09:00 p.m | Chavadi and Gurusthan close |
| Every Day 09:30 p.m | In Dwarkamai water is given to Baba, a mosquito net is hung and the hanging lamp is lit |
| Every Day 09:45 p.m | Dwarkamai (the upper part) closes |
| Special Note – Every Day from 08:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m | Devotional Songs in Samadhi Mandir and Cultural Programs |
Shej Aarti Schedule
| Timings | Event |
| Every Day 10:30 p.m. to 10:50 p.m | Shej (Night) Aarti, A Rudraksha Mala put around the next of Sai Baba and shawl wrapped on the statue of Sai Baba. |
| Every Day 11:15 p.m | Samadhi Mandir closes after night Aarti |
All the arti will be donned in the Samadhi Mandir so you have to visit the main temple. Before visiting the temple, check the timings on the official website because timings may change during the winter season, festival, or any special occasion. Get the blessings of Sai Baba and make your journey spiritual.