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Shirdi VIP Darshan — the Official ₹200 Pass, Explained
Unlike Siddhivinayak, Shirdi's fast darshan is fully official: the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust sells a ₹200 per-person darshan pass and aarti tickets (₹400–600) on its own portal, online.sai.org.in. Book a time slot, carry ID, and you enter through the paid-darshan gate instead of the general queue. Here is the complete picture.
Updated 20 July 2026 · facts re-verified quarterly
What does each Shirdi darshan option cost?
| Option | Price (official) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General darshan queue | Free | Can run 1–4 hrs on normal days; far longer on festivals |
| Darshan pass (time-slot) | ₹200 / person | Book on online.sai.org.in; carry the pass + photo ID |
| Aarti tickets (kakad, madhyan, dhoop, shej) | ₹400–600 | Kakad (dawn) is the most sought-after and the priciest |
| Mukh Darshan | Free | A quick view of the Samadhi from a separate line when time is short |
Book only on the Sansthan's own portal — agents resell the same ₹200 pass at a heavy markup. The temple complex runs from roughly 4:00 AM (kakad aarti) to about 11:15 PM (shej aarti).
How far ahead should you book?
| When you're going | Book the pass |
|---|---|
| Normal weekday | 3–7 days ahead |
| Weekend | 1–2 weeks ahead |
| Guru Purnima (28–30 Jul 2026), Ram Navami, Vijayadashami / Punyatithi | 3–4+ weeks ahead — slots sell out; the shrine stays open through the night and regular queues run 6–10 hrs |
Guru Purnima 2026 is days away (28–30 July) — if that's your date, expect the heaviest crowds of the year and book everything now.
How does the pass fit a one-day trip from Mumbai?
Shirdi is about 240 km from Mumbai — 4½–5 hours each way by car. Our day trip (₹4,000/person, min 4) leaves your hotel at 4:30 AM and reaches Shirdi by ~9 AM, so a 9:30–10:00 AM darshan slot is the sweet spot: we help you pick and book the right slot before travel day, then the itinerary covers Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai, Chawdi and Lendi Garden with lunch in town, returning to Mumbai by around 8 PM. Compare that with OTA day-trip products at ₹8,400–18,000 per vehicle — a private, darshan-planned day at less than half the price.
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Quick Answers
Frequently asked questions
Where do I book the official Shirdi VIP darshan pass?
Only on the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust portal, online.sai.org.in — ₹200 per person with a time slot. Carry the pass and photo ID. Agents resell the same pass at inflated prices; there is no other official channel.
Which gate do I enter with the paid darshan pass?
Pass holders use the dedicated paid-darshan entry, separate from the general queue — your pass states the entry details, and Sansthan staff at the complex direct you. Follow the pass, not touts offering "shortcuts".
What do Shirdi aarti tickets cost?
₹400–600 per person on the official portal, with dawn's kakad aarti the most expensive and the first to sell out. The four daily aartis are kakad (dawn), madhyan (noon), dhoop (evening) and shej (night).
Is Mukh Darshan free?
Yes. Mukh Darshan is a free, faster-moving line offering a brief view of the Samadhi — useful when time is short, though you don't pause at the shrine the way the darshan queue allows.
Can we do Shirdi in one day from Mumbai with a darshan pass?
Yes — leave Mumbai by 4:30 AM, book a late-morning pass slot, and you'll cover Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai, Chawdi and Lendi Garden with lunch, returning by about 8 PM. It's a long 14–16 hour day, which is why a private AC car door-to-door is the practical way to do it.