SHIRDI PADYATRA DOCUMENTARY PROJECT

ॐ भवती भिक्षां देही
Preserving Faith · Documenting History
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The Sacred Mission

The Story Behind the Documentary

The Shirdi Padyatra Documentary Project captures the devotion, endurance and human stories behind the sacred walk to Sai Baba. Approaching fifty years of devotion, the Shirdi Padyatra stands as a remarkable lasting tradition — yet its origins, evolution, and lived experiences have never been comprehensively documented for future generations.

About

We are an independent team of passionate filmmakers and enthusiasts, driven by a profound devotion to Shri Sai Baba. Beyond technical expertise, our shared love for storytelling fuels our commitment to capturing the spiritual essence of the 'Shirdi Padyatra.' As Sai devotees ourselves, our collective mission is to authentically convey the teachings of Shri Sai Baba, sharing the spiritual journey with the world through a lens of heartfelt reverence and dedication.

Why Crowdfunding?

Crowdfunding for the 'Shirdi Padyatra' Documentary Project is a dynamic avenue that unites a global community fascinated by spirituality. Beyond providing financial support, it fosters audience engagement, validates market interest, and serves as a powerful marketing tool. Inclusivity prevails as diverse contributors from around the world support the project, fostering empowerment and valuable feedback. Crucially, crowdfunding enables unbiased documentation, ensuring authenticity and a faithful portrayal of reality. This approach enhances the Documentary Project's credibility and remains true to the essence of the spiritual journey.

Our Vision

The vision behind the 'Shirdi Padyatra' Documentary Project is to explore the deeper spiritual, cultural, and historical significance of this revered pilgrimage, while shedding light on the nuances and customs that have shaped it over time. Our purpose is not just to document the journey, but to educate and encourage thoughtful understanding of the traditions involved. Far too often, cultural and religious practices are followed blindly, without understanding the true meanings behind them. This has been a cultural drawback, and through this initiative, we aim to foster a spirit of inquiry and knowledge. By demystifying both the small and large aspects of the Shirdi Padyatra, we seek to uncover the real reasons behind the customs followed on this sacred journey. We believe that only when we truly understand the 'why' behind these traditions can we appreciate their value and meaning. Our intention is to bridge the gap between tradition and understanding, empowering devotees and viewers with knowledge that transcends blind faith and brings a sense of purpose to every step of this spiritual odyssey. Through this Documentary Project, we hope to inspire a deeper connection with not just the journey, but with the teachings of Sai Baba and the universal values of faith, unity, and wisdom.

The Production Roadmap

From multi-year barefoot trail filming to devotee conversations, pickups, sound mastering, and global public viewing.

Timeline2022—2027
Phase 02On Going

INTERVIEWS

Tenure
25th April 2026 – 20th July 2026
Focus
Active Fieldwork

In Stage 2, we focus on conducting detailed interviews with the devotees we met during the padyatra. While Stage 1 documented the journey itself, this stage allows us to engage in meaningful conversations and get better insights of their journey, devotion, experiences and motivations.

DestinationScreenings & Distribution

Indian and international film festivals, community mandal courtyards, rural halts, and global OTT streaming.

Benefits to Contributors

Every contribution directly fuels the creation and archival preservation of this documentary.

Tier 3

Upto ₹10,001

  • Name mentioned in the end credits
  • Access to our WhatsApp community for regular updates
  • Thank you email acknowledgment
  • Certificate of Appreciation/ Gratitude

Brand Partner Sponsorships

Carry your brand along a living pilgrimage with structured, lasting visibility.

Package 02

Co-Presenter

Stand beside the title with prominent billing.

  • “Co-presented by” prominent credit
  • Official documentary credit logo
  • Prominent branding at events and screenings
  • Social, website, and digital press reach
Package 03

Associate Sponsor

Join the journey with closing-credit presence.

  • Closing documentary credit logo
  • Select screening and event branding
  • Select social media mentions
  • Official website listing as Brand Partner
Every partner receives
Enhanced Brand Visibility and RecognitionAssociation with a Meaningful CauseExtensive Media Coverage and PublicitySocial Media Promotion and Digital ReachLogo Placement on Documentary MaterialsAccess to Exclusive Networking EventsPositive Brand Perception and EngagementRecognition in CreditsLong-Term Brand Association
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Embark on a soul-stirring journey with us

Where your contribution goes
InterviewsDevotee stories & lived memories
Post-productionEdit, sound design, DI & finishing
Community screeningsMandals, temples & cultural events
Digital outreachShort-form stories & devotional sharing
FestivalsSubmissions, publicity & positioning
Archive valueLong-term preservation & access
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Contributors

Thank you for your generous support! Your contribution reassures us that our vision is shared, validating that devotees / audiences want to see this documentary come to life.

Complete Roll of Honor

Search every verified contributor and contribution tier.

71 names

Top Supporters

Our three largest contributions on the wall

Top 3 by total
Jayashree Vishnu Patel₹21,001
Mahesh Bhoir₹11,000
Shivanand Shetty₹10,000

Leading Supporters

Going above and beyond to power this film

₹1,002 and above
Minakshi Sadiora₹5,001
Rajesh Balwani₹5,000
Ganesh Waghela₹4,001
Anuja Ketan Patel₹2,500
Krishvi Sanghvi₹2,100
M.l.jagdish rao₹2,000
Sameer Gaonkar₹2,000
Veerai Nitesh Holkar₹2,000
Mangesh Mandavakar₹1,500
Saee Swapnil Dipti Raut₹1,500
Ranjana Kamtekar₹1,111
Khemkas₹1,100
Sitaldas Gurbani₹1,100
Vishnu Sarode₹1,100

Spotlight Supporters

Standing with us all the way

₹502 – ₹1,001
Nikhil Sonatkar₹1,001
Sanjay Bhatia₹1,001
Vijay P kale₹1,001
Amit Mhatre₹1,000
Gurvinder Pal Singh Kalra₹1,000
Hemadri Jhaveri₹1,000
Hiteshi Dalal₹1,000
Khushboo₹1,000

Community Friends

Every step of the journey, together

₹101 – ₹501
Akash Dave₹501
Chetna Kulkarni₹501
Dhanraj Pawar₹501
Jayneel Gandhi₹501
Pratik Vaishnav₹501
Aarti Patel₹500
Flamingo₹500
Ishan Bhale₹500
Kieranveer Divakar₹500
Reshma Pramod Shinde₹500
Sameer₹500
Samruddhi Mhatre₹500
Siddhesh₹500
Swapnil Hindlekar₹500
Tejal Nishit Jethwa₹500
Umesh₹500
Aditya Chavan₹251
SUHAS M MEHTA₹251
Yash Jadhav₹202
Bhakti patel₹201
Manisha Kandalgaonkar₹201
Shruti Sh₹200
Abhishek Das₹101
Amit₹101
Amit sherkhane₹101
Archana Nyanesh Nagpal₹101
Ari₹101
Awadhesh Singh₹101
Dhanashree Vijay Kale₹101
Divyanshu upadhyay₹101
Janhavi Anil Jadhav₹101
Jeetanshu Kandalgaonkar₹101
Kavya₹101
Manasi Kamath₹101
Muskaan Tomar₹101
Nishant Bhagwat₹101
Nyanesh Pradeep Nagpal₹101
Pradeep Darde₹101
Pradeep sharma₹101
Sanidhya Kandalgaonkar₹101
Shukra Mulay₹101
Sumedh Kandalgaonkar₹101
Vishram₹101
PRASAD GUND₹100
Sneha Bose₹100
Sushant Shinde₹100

Please Note: The names below appear in descending order of contribution (largest first). Multiple contributions from the same account (Phone Number/Email ID) are automatically added together and updated.

A Devotional Project Carried by Filmmakers and Volunteers

United by devotion to Shri Sai Baba and an unwavering commitment to authentic storytelling.

Creative Direction
Saisamarth Mulay
Director · Music Director
Production Management
Yogesh Patel, Shashank Sao
Line Production & On-Route Logistics
Narrative & Post
Deepak Maru, Mrigank Verma
Creative Head, DIT & Editing
Operations & Digital
Namrata Potdar, Shubham Rodge
Accounts & Digital Outreach
Cinematography Collective
Omkar Kalambe, Manish Kadam, Chirag Bhoir, Gaurav Jadhav, Sushant Shinde, Ikshit Patel
Field Cinematography & Visual Documentation