Dixit Wada Museum — Attraction in Maharashtra

Shirdi Sai Museum

Sai Museum in Shirdi is a rich repository of all things associated with Shri Saibaba. Kept under the maintenance of Saibaba Sansthan of Shirdi, the Museum has some of the most intimate and personal belongings of the Spiritual Guru Saibaba. Devotees from across the world visit this Museum that is a part of Dwarkamai. The Sai Museum has carefully kept many of the things that were close to this charismatic Guru. It has Saibaba's padukas or footwear, which are revered by the Sai devotees. The place also has some of the coins that Saibaba gave to Malsapati, the priest of Khandoba. The museum preserves the two utensils that were used to feed people in hordes. In these utensils one was small and other big. The smaller one was used to provide food for 50 people while the big one was used to serve a group of 100 people.

The museum also has a Grinding Mill that was used by Lord Saibaba. This grinding mill has its own significance and is symbolic of the deep-seated philosophy of Sri Saibaba. The Grinding Mill posits the concept of Dharma and Bhakti that must come together for the ultimate salvation. The upper stone symbolized Bhakti and the lower one was representative of Dharma. Deciphering the true essence of life the mill showed that with the faith on Dharma and Bhakti, mankind could achieve the state of Supreme Being.

Articles that were personally used by Saibaba are kept in Samadhi temple. Devotees can witness these articles when in the Samadhi temple. The Sai museum also has the chair that was used by God Saibaba regularly. You can also have a look at the cot on which Saibaba's last bathing took place after his demise. There is this earthenware, which was used by Saibaba while begging. The pot in which Saibaba stored water is still here and full with water even today. There is the original chimta carefully preserved in here that Saibaba used...

1. we visited on 5th and 6th sept 2018.

2. this is a museum, where u can see different items which were orignally used by saibaba himself.

sandals

wheat grinding stone

saibaba's cloth

photographs of saibaba

cot on which saibaba last bathed after his demise.

stone on which saibaba used to take bath

gifts which were given to sai baba- palkhi, but never used by saibaba.

2 big handi or metal vessel, in which saibaba used to make food.

there are 5 idols of God, which were to be placed in saibaba samadhi temple, but after saibaba's demise his samadhi was kept infront of saibaba's idol.

3. it can take approx 30 minutes to see all the items in this museum and read the description which is written in marathi...

"I recently visited the Dixit Wada Museum in Shirdi and was deeply impressed by the treasure trove of history and culture it holds. The museum is a must-visit for anyone seeking to understand the life and legacy of Sai Baba.

The exhibits are meticulously curated, showcasing rare artifacts, photographs, and personal belongings of Sai Baba. The museum's ambiance is peaceful and reverential, allowing visitors to absorb the significance of the displays.

Overall, the Dixit Wada Museum is a gem that offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of Sai Baba. It's a place where devotion, history, and culture converge, leaving visitors with a sense of awe...