Meherabad is a popular place of pilgrimage . Around 30,000 pilgrims come each year to Amartithi ( the anniversary of Meher Baba 's death ) . Meherabad is a popular place of pilgrimage for both Eastern and Western followers of Meher Baba with reported numbers of around 30,000 annual pilgrims at Amartithi ( the celebration of his passing , January 31 ) .