Disclaimer & Independence Statement

Who we are

shirdisansthan.org.in is an independent pilgrim information portal run by a small editorial team. We compile, verify, and publish publicly available information about visiting Shirdi — including darshan logistics, aarti timings, the festival calendar, travel routes, and accommodation options. Our goal is simple: help every devotee plan an accurate, low-stress journey to Sai Baba’s Samadhi.

We are not registered as a charitable trust, religious body, ticketing agent, travel operator, or accommodation aggregator. We are an editorial publication, similar in spirit to a guidebook.

Who we are NOT

We are not the Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi — the statutory body constituted under the Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Act, 2004, which manages Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai, Chavadi, Gurusthan, and Bhakt Niwas in Shirdi. We do not work for the Trust, we are not contracted by the Trust, and we hold no commercial relationship with the Trust. References to “Sansthan” in our domain name and content are descriptive of the topic we cover, not a claim of affiliation.

For any official communication from the Trust, look only for emails or notices originating from sai.org.in or its government-listed subdomains, and from the Trust phone number +91 2423 258500.

What we do not do

• We do not sell darshan passes. VIP passes, online aarti passes, and special-day passes are issued solely by the Trust through sai.org.in. We describe the process but never handle the transaction. See our VIP pass explainer for the official portal link.
• We do not accept donations. Any donation to Sai Baba should go directly to the Trust through its official portal or Shirdi-side counters. We have no donation gateway, no UPI handle, and no bank account that accepts public contributions.
• We do not facilitate Bhakt Niwas bookings. Room allotments are run by the Trust’s accommodation portal — see our lodging guide. We cannot reserve, change, or cancel any booking.
• We do not ship prasad. Courier prasad is sold by the Trust prasadalaya and the Indian postal service. We are not resellers of any kind.
• We do not provide spiritual counselling, astrology, or remedy services. Beware of anyone using our brand name to sell such services.

Where to book and pay

If you need to book darshan, aarti passes, Bhakt Niwas rooms, or prasad, please use only these official channels:

Factual accuracy commitment

Every article on the Site is reviewed against the latest publicly available Trust notifications, news reports, and on-the-ground devotee feedback before publication. When timings, fees, or rules change, we update the affected page within seventy-two hours of the change becoming public. If you spot an outdated figure, please tell us at leomultimediaofficial@gmail.com — instructions are on the contact page.

Despite this care, the Site is provided on an “as is” basis. We are not liable for any direct or consequential loss resulting from reliance on Site content. Always confirm critical details (queue cut-off times, prasad availability, special darshan slots) by phoning the Trust on the day of travel.

Trademarks and intellectual property

“Sai Baba”, “Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust”, “Shirdi”, and related marks belong to their respective owners or the public domain. We use them descriptively to refer to the subject of our coverage. No claim of ownership or endorsement is implied. If you are a rights-holder and believe we have used a mark incorrectly, write to the editorial desk and we will resolve it within fourteen days.

Advertising, AdSense, and affiliate disclosure

At the time of writing (26 May 2026), the Site carries no display advertising, no affiliate links, and no sponsored content. If in future we enable Google AdSense to support hosting costs, ad slots will be clearly distinguishable from editorial content, will not run on legal pages such as this disclaimer, and will not target devotee donations. We will never accept paid placements that masquerade as editorial recommendations, and any future paid arrangement will be disclosed on the affected page.

Health, safety, and pilgrimage advice

Articles on the Site that mention queue durations, walking distances, monsoon road conditions, or fasting customs are descriptive notes from devotees and editors — not medical or safety prescriptions. Shirdi can be physically demanding during peak weeks; consult your doctor before travelling if you have heart conditions, respiratory issues, or mobility limitations. Pregnant pilgrims, infants, and elderly devotees should plan extra rest stops and avoid the busiest aartis. Read our yatra etiquette guide for general decorum notes, but always defer to live Trust signage and your own judgement.

Beware of impersonators

We are aware that scam websites and social-media accounts occasionally copy our look-and-feel to lure devotees into “fast-track” payments. We will never ask you to make a payment to a personal UPI handle, never call you offering refunds, and never message you on WhatsApp claiming a darshan slot is “reserved” for a fee. If anyone contacts you using our site name with a payment ask, please screenshot and forward it to leomultimediaofficial@gmail.com so we can warn other pilgrims through the blog.