This place, once merely a tehsil in Ahmednagar District has now surpassed all boundaries of popularity and prosperity. On account of the recent developments in the region the Maharashtra tourism department has been focussing on the up gradation of the region surrounding the temple.

There are plans by the district administration to bring Shirdi on par with other popular temple destinations in India. It is a well-known fact that the temple administration is looked after by Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan Trust, presided by some of the well-known dignitaries of the society. The proposed developments near the temple include construction of a mall for the convenience of the devotees coming here from locations worldwide. Maharashtra Road Development authority has plans to construct pedestrian footpaths, skyways, huge parking lots, bypass road and ring roads to smoothen the traffic. Since the present day roads fail to meet the demands of the traffic,, around twenty five km of road in and around the town will be widened or reconstructed. Apart from the infrastructural facilities around nine gardens are proposed to be introduced in and around Shirdi, to enhance the beauty of the city..

 

The faith of the people on the Saint and the most revered deity of Maharashtra has grown to such an extent that donations are pouring in from all quarters.. A person visiting Shirdi once tends to visit repeatedly in the belief that whoever seeks Baba's blessings shall never return empty handed. People come here with something to ask of the deity and within the stipulated time they are assured of having their wish fulfilled. it. This is the only secret behind the immense popularity of the place. The saint has left for his heavenly abode many years ago but his presence can be still felt in the temple premises. You feel the godly presence of Babawatching you over and blessing you, while in Shirdi..

 

The large amounts of donation offered by devotees not only from Maharashtra but other distant places in India has made it possible for this small town to prosper into its present form of the most popular pilgrim center. You might have heard earlier that one of the devotees has offered a golden chair or Sinhasan to Sai Baba. Another businessman has donated fifty acres of land to the Sansthan, so that a knowledge city can be introduced in the vicinity of the temple. If the pace of prosperity is maintained by this pilgrim center then the day isn't far, when it will dazzle with all the modern facilities in the world. If you are thinking of visiting Shirdi in the near future then be rest assured that accommodations in Shirdi are tailor-made to suit the budget of the tourists. Some of the best hotels in Shirdi are located in the vicinity of the temple complex and are more convenient while visiting the temple.