Dixit Wada Museum
| Place | Shirdi |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2001 |
| Museum Type | Biographical / Religious |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Mauli Nagar, Shirdi, Maharashtra 423109 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM (Daily) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
The Dixit Wada Museum is a specialized biographical museum located within the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust complex in Shirdi. Housed in the historic "Dixit Wada" (built in 1911 by devotee Kakasaheb Dixit), the museum is dedicated to preserving the tangible legacy and simple lifestyle of the 19th-century saint, Shirdi Sai Baba.
General Collections
The collection consists of everyday items and personal effects used by Sai Baba during his stay in Shirdi. It includes basic culinary tools, water tumblers, smoking pipes, and gramophone records. A significant portion of the gallery is also dedicated to rare black-and-white archival photographs of Baba and his early devotees.
Unique Historical Collections
Sacred Relics: The museum houses Sai Baba’s original Kafni (long robes), his leather Padukas (footwear), and his Chillum (smoking pipe). These items are highly revered by pilgrims as a physical connection to the saint's daily life and his philosophy of renunciation.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The building was originally a private lodging house (Wada) constructed with Sai Baba's permission to accommodate visiting pilgrims. Kakasaheb Dixit later bequeathed the property to the Sansthan Trust. |
| Artifacts | Original Kafni (Robe); Leather Padukas; Smoking Pipes (Chillum); Copper cooking pots; Gramophone records; Water tumblers; Stone grinding machine; Bathing stone. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 2423 258500 (Sansthan Main Office) |
| Email ID | saibaba@sai.org.in |