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The three important festivals celebrated in Shirdi are Ramnavami, Guru Purnima and Vijayadashmi. The day on which Dussehra or Vijayadashmi is celebrated has double importance since Sai Baba's Punyatithi is also observed on the same day. Sai Baba gave up his material body and attained Samadhi on 15th October 1918. Since then the devotees celebrate the day as the Punyatithi of Sai Baba and organize many programs. Dussehra is celebrated throughout India as the victory of Good over evil. It is celebrated for ten days. In Shirdi on the day of Dussehra, Punya Tithi of Sai Baba is celebrated. Thousands of devotees rush to Shirdi in order to attend this festival celebration. The devotees find their accommodations in Shirdi hotels and other means like the rooms provided by the trust. The celebrations include Pooja, Bhajan, Parayana and huge processions accompanied by palquin and rath or chariot procession. During festival time Samadhi Mandir in the temple complex remains open throughout the night. The celebrations of Punya Tithi are observed for continuous four days. During these days devotees from all over the world come to Shirdi to seek blessings of Shri Sai Baba. Dussehra 2012 will be celebrated on Wednesday 24th October while Punya Tithi will be celebrated from 23rd to 26th October. The celebrations will include Kakad Aarti, Pothi procession, Mangal Snan, Sai Charitra Akhand Parayan, Madhyan Aarti, Dhooparti and Palkhi procession. Due to great rush at Shirdi during Sai Baba’s Punya Tithi hotels near the temple are observed to be busy in attending the devotees coming for the occasion. If you are planning to visit Shirdi during this period book your accommodation earlier so that you will not face difficulty in getting proper accommodation. It will be more convenient if you are booking hotel near the temple, since the celebrations are continued for four days. Hotel Sai Sahavas is one such hotel located near the temple with many spacious rooms, a totally vegetarian restaurant serving delicacies of Maharashtra, Gujrat, South Indian and Chinese. So you will have options of selecting the food variety of your choice. If you are first time visitor to Shirdi, you can get required assistance from the staff of Sai Sahavas. They will guide you regarding the aarti bookings and other formalities which the first time visitor is not aware of. Weather of Shirdi is pleasant during the months of June to August as you will not suffer from sweating and will feel cheerful by the frequent cool breeze. Winter months at Shirdi are somewhat severe. But the exciting period in Shirdi is said to be the festival time which is supposed to be the most suitable time to get the grace as well as blessings of the deity. You will feel like you have attained the highest point of worship if you visit this pilgrim center during one of the festivals. During the festivals of Ram Navami, Guru Purnima and Vijayadashmi atmosphere of Shirdi becomes vibrant with bhajans, kirtans and processions. During the festival time if at all you arrive at Shirdi at short notice and are unable to find accommodation just try to contact Sai Sahavas they will try their best to make some arrangement for you. Now that you know the importance of Shri Sai baba’s Punyatithi and Dussehra festival celebration in Shirdi, we recommend you to visit the place and take blessings of Sai Baba. For booking accommodation in Shirdi near temple you can contact Hotel Sai Sahavas online.
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