Shirdi To Be Closed For Indefinite Period From Jan 19 Over Sai Baba's Birthplace Row

Shirdi: Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, the administrative body of Shirdi Sai Baba's Samadhi has called for an indefinite closure of the Shirdi from January 19, following Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray’s recent statement describing Pathri as the birthplace of Sai Baba.

"We have announced to close Shirdi against rumours from January 19," reported ANI quoting B Wakchaure of Saibaba Sansthan Trust.

Maharashtra:A call for an indefinite closure of Shirdi has been given against CM Uddhav Thackeray's reported comment calling Pathri (in Parbhani) as Sai Baba's birthplace.B Wakchaure,Saibaba Sansthan Trust member says,"We've announced to close Shirdi against rumours, from 19Jan". https://t.co/adgwG4yRnu pic.twitter.com/HclrWCZ6gy

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2020

"A meeting of villagers will be convened Saturday evening to discuss the issue. Devotees will not face any difficulty if they come to Shirdi," Mr Wakchaure added.

Bhausaheb Wakchaure, Saibaba Sansthan Trust member: A meeting of villagers will be convened tomorrow evening to discuss the issue. Devotees will not face any difficulty if they come to Shirdi. https://t.co/j16nKdq0gg

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2020