The Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, which manages the renowned Sai Baba temple in Maharashtra’s Shirdi, received donations worth approximately Rs 660 crore during the financial year 2025–26, reflecting a steady rise in contributions from devotees.
According to Sai Sansthan CEO Goraksh Gadilkar, the offerings included cash, digital payments, foreign currency, and in-kind donations. The trust’s financial strength has further grown, with its fixed deposits reaching Rs 3,618 crore, generating an annual interest income of Rs 256 crore.
The surge in donations comes alongside a significant increase in footfall, with over three crore devotees visiting Shirdi over the past year. Officials noted that the growing adoption of digital donation methods has also contributed to the rise in contributions.
In addition to monetary offerings, devotees donated modern medical equipment worth Rs 15–20 crore to hospitals run by the Sansthan. Foreign currency contributions amounted to Rs 4.89 crore, while darshan and aarti fees generated revenue of Rs 39.55 crore.
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The trust also reported substantial donations in precious metals. As of June 15, 2026, it holds approximately 549.44 kilograms of gold valued at Rs 151.87 crore and 7,030.47 kilograms of silver worth around Rs 25.33 crore. In the current financial year alone, devotees have offered 16 kg of gold and 197 kg of silver.
The Sansthan’s income has shown consistent growth over the years, rising from Rs 436.95 crore in 2021–22 to Rs 851.97 crore in 2025–26, reflecting increasing faith and participation among devotees.
Gadilkar said the funds are being utilised for a range of welfare and development initiatives, including patient care in hospitals, educational activities, pilgrim accommodation, and infrastructure development. He emphasised that the Sansthan continues to uphold Sai Baba’s teachings of service, charity, and humanity, particularly through its ‘annadan’ (food distribution) programmes.
With a strong financial base and growing devotee engagement, the Shirdi Sai Sansthan remains one of the most prominent religious trusts in the country, both in spiritual and social outreach.
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