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History
Dixit Wada is located just across from Gurusthan. With Baba's approval, construction on the edifice began in late 1910, a year after Dixit had received his first darshan of Baba and been so moved by him. The construction took around four months, and it was dedicated to Ramnavami the next year. Dixit lived in a small room on the first floor and kindly allowed pilgrims to use the remainder of the structure, which included a small dining hall. Hemadpant, the author of Sri Sai Satcharitra, always resided here when he was in Shirdi, and the Wada is mentioned in the literature multiple times.
Baba would occasionally send people to the Wada to attend Dixit's daily parayana, and puja was also performed regularly. Sri Bhishma originated the concept of celebrating Ramnavami while lying on the verandah here, and it has grown in size each year to become one of the most important events on the Shirdi calendar.
Architecture
The Dixit Wada Museum is a small museum that houses several interesting things related to Sai Baba's life. Rare black-and-white images of Sai Baba can be found at this museum. Sai Baba's Dafni (long robes), leather padukas (footwear), and smoking pipe are also on display at the Dixit Wada Museum. The Dixit Wada museum also houses gramophone records, water tumblers, culinary utensils, and a bathing stone used by Sai Baba during his lifetime.
Dixit Wada Museum is one of Shirdi's major attractions and is a must-see for everyone. This tranquil sanctuary, which houses numerous items relating to the renowned saint Sai Baba, is a must-see tourist attraction for visitors to Shirdi. The unusual collection of Sai Baba's belongings lets one feel spiritually linked to Baba.
Activities
- You can visit the museum and check out the historic artifacts present there.
- Get to know about the history of Sai baba and Kakasaheb Dixit.
- Also, you can know much more from the locals there about the museum.
Tips for visiting
- Take off your shoes outside the temple and without permission, do not take photographs.
- Dressing well is advised.
- Keep the peace as much as possible.
Best time to visit
Shirdi is ideally visited between June and February, i.e. during the monsoon season (June to September) and the winter season (October to February). Tourists will find the weather modest during these months. Monsoons and winters provide a welcome break from Shirdi's generally hot and humid weather, whether exploring the town or waiting in long lines for darshan.
Nearby Atractions
- Dwarkamai
- Sai Baba Temple
- Shri Saibaba Gurusthan
- Shri Sai Baba Chavadi
- Shri Teerth Theme Park
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Gangawal A S: This is a wholesale market value that can get everything at a very less price.
- Vegetable Market: In this market, you can get fresh groceries and vegetables.
- Sai Balaji Enterprises: Here, you can get electronic items and furniture.
- Fruit Market: This market is famous for fresh lipik fruits at a very cheap rate.
Nearby Hotels
- Hotel Golden View
- Sai Palace Budget Hotel
- Hotel City Point
- The Temple View Hotel, Shirdi
- Sai Suraj Budget hotel
Interesting Facts About Dixit Wada Museum
- Dixit donated a portion of the wada to the Sansthan, which later received the entire structure.
- The building was used as a canteen until the mid-1990s. A little portion of it has been converted into a reading room.
- A few of Baba's belongings have lately been put on exhibit in a small museum with a sign over the door reading "Museum Hall" as part of a recent expansion to the wada.
- The Sansthan intends to expand the exhibit.
