Dixit Wada Museum

Dixit Wada Museum in the holy Shri Saibaba Sansthan complex of Shirdi (celebrated across pilgrimage and Sai devotional history as a venerated repository of authentic divine relics, built in 1911 by Kakasaheb Dixit with Baba's permission to lodge visiting pilgrims, converted into an archival museum by the Sansthan, world famous for preserving personal belongings used by Shri Sai Baba, including his handcrafted Kafni robes, sacred wooden Padukas, earthen cooking pots, smoking clay Chillim pipes, walking sticks, water vessels, and rare sepia vintage photographs), located inside the Sansthan temple complex in Shirdi in Maharashtra, stands as Shirdi's supreme historical museum.

Situated directly opposite the sacred Gurusthan and adjacent to the Samadhi Mandir, this modest two storey heritage building provides pilgrims and spiritual seekers an intimate glimpse into the austere, compassionate life led by the Saint of Shirdi.

It's the home of the glass encased Kafni robes once worn by Sai Baba while begging for alms in the lanes of Shirdi, the chillim pipes he shared with devotees at Dwarkamai, the historic gramophone records and original hand written diaries of Kakasaheb Dixit detailing Baba's daily miracles, the stone on which Baba sat during his morning ablutions, and an intensely peaceful, deeply moving museum atmosphere filled with the scent of sacred Udi and floral incense.

It represents a rich Maharashtra spiritual heritage apex, Sai Baba biographical documentation, and pilgrimage tourism where sacred relics, vintage photographs, Kakasaheb Dixit wada architecture, and Shirdi holy parikrama circuits unite in Dixit Wada Museum.

Located in the central Sansthan temple complex along Pimpalwadi Road, it sits 100 meters from Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, 200 meters from Dwarkamai and Chavadi, 14 km from Shirdi International Airport (SAG), 3 km from Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station (SNSI), 85 km from Nashik, and 108 km from Aurangabad, easily reached on foot from any hotel in Shirdi.

The Sacred Kafni Robes, Padukas & Clay Chillims

The museum's central glass cases display the holy Kafni robes that Sai Baba wore, woven from coarse cotton and stained with holy ash, radiating an extraordinary aura of simplicity and ascetic grace.

Beside the robes lie the original wooden Padukas (footwear), the Satka (short wooden baton) Baba carried everywhere, his clay Chillims, and the small tin pot (Tumrel) used for collecting water.

Truth is, standing inches away from the actual robes and slippers touched by Sai Baba over a century ago will fill your heart with profound peace and devotion.

Vintage Photographs & Kakasaheb Dixit's Legacy

Authentic Photographic Archive: The museum walls display rare black and-white photographs capturing Sai Baba walking to Lendi Baug, seated at Dwarkamai, and surrounded by early devotees like Mhalsapati and Abdul Baba.

Kakasaheb Dixit's Wada: Built in 1911 by lawyer turned-disciple Kakasaheb Dixit, the wada provided free lodging to outstation devotees and hosted daily Sai bhajans during Baba's earthly presence.

Shirdi Sansthan Sacred Heritage Walking Plan

The Complete Shirdi Parikrama Circuit: Morning darshan at Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir (6:00 AM to 8:00 AM) -> visit Gurusthan neem tree -> explore Dixit Wada Museum (8:30 AM to 9:45 AM: view sacred relics & vintage photos) -> walk to Dwarkamai for Dhuni blessings (10:00 AM to 11:15 AM) -> tour Chavadi -> enjoy Sansthan Prasadalaya lunch -> afternoon walk in Lendi Baug (3:30 PM to 5:00 PM) -> attend evening Aarti at Samadhi Mandir (6:00 PM to 7:15 PM).

Visitor Code & Etiquette: Footwear must be deposited at the temple shoe counters before entering the complex; photography inside Dixit Wada Museum is strictly prohibited; silence must be maintained inside exhibition rooms.

After observing the sacred relics at Dixit Wada Museum, visit Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, explore Dwarkamai, or tour Chavadi.