Villagers in Shirdi have been observing a bandh since May 1 in protest against the proposed CISF security for the Shirdi Sai Baba temple. However, Sai Sansthan has clarified that there is no problem with the temple, and all functions will continue as usual. Devotees can visit for darshan, and all facilities, including prasadalayam and canteen, will remain open. Officials have assured devotees that even if the locals continue to observe the bandh, the temple will remain open for devotees. This comes after locals announced an indefinite bandh in Shirdi in protest against the proposed CISF security for the temple.
