Khandoba Mandir, located opposite the Shirdi bus stand, marks a pivotal moment in Sai Baba's story. As Baba arrived for Chand Bhai Patil's wedding procession, the temple priest Mhalsapati greeted him with the words "Aao Sai," meaning welcome saint, and the name Sai Baba stuck from that day forward. Dedicated to Khandoba, a form of Lord Shiva worshipped widely across Maharashtra, the temple remains an important early stop for devotees tracing Baba's journey from wandering fakir to revered saint.
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