Sai Baba Birthplace Row: All You Need To Know

Shirdi, a city in Maharashtra, has been closed for an indefinite period from Sunday in the wake of state Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's decision to develop Pathri town in Parbhani district as Sai Baba's birthplace. One of the most popular religious destinations in the country, Saibaba Temple in Shirdi witnesses lakhs of devotees visiting the holy site every year. Thackeray has recently announced that Pathri will be developed as the birthplace of Sai Baba for religious tourism and also took a review meeting of the development plans in Parbhani district.