The photo above is a licensed Wikimedia Commons image of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the usual route to the temple. It is not a photograph of the temple.
Prati Shirdi, meaning a second Shirdi, is a Sai Baba temple at Shirgaon in Maval taluka, Pune district. It is not in Raigad or Navi Mumbai. It lies on the old Mumbai-Pune highway close to Dehu Road and Talegaon Dabhade, so from Navi Mumbai it is a day trip along the Mumbai-Pune route. This guide explains where it is, the timings as reported, how to plan the journey and what to confirm with the trust. If you want the original temple in Shirdi, see the Navi Mumbai to Shirdi guide.
Timings and rules are set by the temple trust and can change. The details below are as reported by travel listings, so confirm them with the trust before you travel. This guide is independent and is not run by the trust.
Prati Shirdi at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where is it? | Shirgaon, Taluka Maval, District Pune, Maharashtra, PIN 410506, on the old Mumbai-Pune highway. |
| Trust | Shri Sai Baba Temple Trust, Shirgaon. Travel listings say the temple was built in 2003. |
| Nearest landmarks | About 3 km from Dehu Road, just before the Somatane toll plaza on the old highway, and near Talegaon Dabhade. |
| Contact | +91 91680 31070, as listed by a travel platform. The trust’s website is listed as shrisaibabasansthanpratishirdi.org.in. Confirm both before you travel. |
Timings
Listings report darshan from about 5 am to 10 pm daily. One listing gives a closing time of 10:30 pm, and the Chavdi, the shrine where Baba’s presence is marked, is listed as open from 5 am to 9 pm. The temple is reported closed only on eclipse days. Aarti times are listed differently by different sources, so ask the trust for the day’s schedule if you want to attend one. Crowds are reported to peak on Thursdays and during aarti.
Reports mention that some areas, including the Chavdi, may have entry restrictions. Ask the trust about the rule on the day.
Facilities
- A free or low cost meal service, the Maha Prasad, is reported around midday. A review site lists a prasad meal at Rs 60.
- Parking is reported near the temple. One listing gives Rs 50, and the ground can be muddy in the monsoon.
- Reviewers report few washroom facilities for women, so plan breaks on the way.
- Rooms above the dining hall are described as suites. Ask the trust about booking and charges.
Entry charges, dress rules and phone rules are not published in the listings used, so ask the trust.
Getting there from Navi Mumbai
The usual way is to drive along the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and leave at the Somatane exit, then follow the old highway towards Dehu Road. A travel report advises turning right just before the old highway toll to avoid it. Check the current route on live navigation and read the Navi Mumbai toll plazas guide for the tolls on the way. Travel time depends heavily on traffic, particularly at weekends, so no figure is promised here.
- By train, Talegaon station is reported about 10 km away on the Mumbai-Pune line, with a local auto or taxi for the last stretch. Confirm the train and the transfer before you go.
- By bus, see the Navi Mumbai to Pune bus guide for Mumbai-Pune services, and ask the driver or conductor about a stop near Dehu Road.
- Combine the trip with the Navi Mumbai to Lonavala guide only if you have time, since both are long days.
Planning a day trip
| Stage | Planning guidance |
|---|---|
| Before | Call the trust for timings, the aarti schedule and the booking arrangements. Avoid Thursdays if you want a quieter visit. |
| Outward | Leave early, since the journey is long and traffic builds. |
| At the temple | Allow time for the queue, the prasad and parking. |
| Return | Plan the return drive before dark and allow for expressway traffic. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Prati Shirdi?
At Shirgaon in Maval taluka, Pune district, on the old Mumbai-Pune highway near Dehu Road. It is not in Raigad or Navi Mumbai.
What are the Prati Shirdi temple timings?
Listings report darshan from about 5 am to 10 pm daily. Confirm the day’s timings and the aarti schedule with the trust.
How do I reach Prati Shirdi from Navi Mumbai?
Most visitors drive along the Mumbai-Pune Expressway to the Somatane exit and follow the old highway. By train, Talegaon station is reported about 10 km away.
Is Prati Shirdi the same as Shirdi?
No. Shirdi in Ahilyanagar district is the original place. Prati Shirdi is a separate temple near Pune.
Is there parking at Prati Shirdi?
Parking is reported near the temple, with one listing giving Rs 50. Confirm on arrival.
Is food available at the temple?
A midday prasad meal is reported. Ask the trust about timings and charges.
Sources and a note on accuracy
The details come from travel listings and platforms that describe the temple, including its address, listed contact number and reported timings. The trust’s own website is listed above for you to check. Timings, charges and entry rules vary between sources and change, so confirm them with the trust before you travel. No distance from Navi Mumbai is given because published figures vary.
Featured photo: Mumbai-Pune Expressway 1 by Nikhil.kawale, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized. It shows the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and not the temple.
NaviMumbai.com is an independent information site and is not affiliated with the Shri Sai Baba Temple Trust, Shirgaon.
