Shani Shingnapur Temple - Devoted to Lord Shani Known As The Saturn Planet - Maharashtra - India

The Shani Shingnapur Temple is dedicated to Lord Shaneshwar or Lord Shanidev known as Saturn Planet is located at distance of 65 kms from Shirdi in the Ahmednagar district at Indian State Maharashtra. Shani Shignapur is a village located in Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra. It is about 35 km from Ahmednagar.

Address: Sonai, Nevasa, Ahamadnagar, Maharashtra 414105, India
Timing: 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Open Days: All days of the week
Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
Time Spent: 2 hours
Phone: +91-2427-238110 +91-2427-238093
Language: Marathi, Hindi

The Shani Shingnapur Temple is dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn) and is visited by about 45,000 devotees per day. Lord Shani or Shaneshwara or Shanidev is one of the nine Navagrahas in Hindu astrology. The idol of Lord Shani here is a Swayambu, which is a five and a half feet high black rock installed on an open-air platform. It is believed that when the Shani idol was found, Lord Shani came in dreams of locals and instructed them to construct a temple without a roof as he preferred to be under open sky. Lord Shani Dev who is the son of Surya Dev (Sun) and Chhaya (Suvarna) is also known as one of the nine “Navagraha” by Hindu belief. Lord Shani Dev have a seventh place among these nine planets which govern our lives. The number of its unbelievable miracles finds its place of pride in The Guinness book of World Records. Thousands of devotees visit this place daily but the crowd swells especially on Saturdays, Shani Trayodashi, Shani Amavasya and Shani Jayanti.

To get rid of Saturn's wrath is visited from abroad and from the effects of Shanidev worship of Deity receive the blessings of salvation. It is believed that Shanidev Tailabhisek do not ever suffer. The belief of the local people in the deity is so strong that they don't build doors for their houses. In the entire village you can’t spot one house with doors locking them. The villagers putting all their faith in Shanidev have never encountered any robbery or theft despite not installing doors or locks in their houses and local residents enjoy a fearless life, all thanks to the blessings of Lord Shani who, it is believed, is very powerful and immediately punishes anyone attempting theft with blindness. The people here believe that it is the benediction of the god that no crime ever occurs in this village. The residents believe that Lord Shani’s blessings do not let any crime happen in that village. The one who dares to do any crime becomes paralyzed due to Lord’s anger.

Entry Fee And Other Charges For Visit Shani Shingnapur Temple

There are no any entry fee for visiting Shani Shingnapur Temple. Devotees are allowed to enter the temple premises after taking a bath. Only males are permitted inside the temple. Prayers are offered by the devotees in traditional dhotis at the Shani Shingnapur Temple. In Shani Shingnapur, You have to pay Rs.10/- for Prasad of God Shani Dev. No charges for photography and videography at Shani Shingnapur Temple.

Timing For Shani Shingnapur Temple

The Shani Temple at Shingnapur is open for worship from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm. The prasadam timing is from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. On day of Shani Amavasya and Shani Jayanti may be timing change for worship.

Best Time To Visit Shani Shingnapur Temple

The best time to visit Shani Shingnapur is between January and March. Shani Jayanti which is birthday of Lord Shani and Shani Amavasya the no moon day which falls on a Saturday there are lots of visiters visit this shrine So on that day is the best time to visit Shani Shingnapur Temple. A huge fair and a palanquin procession of Shani are held on this day.

Tourist Attractions Near Shani Shingnapur Temple

Those visiting Shani Shingnapur can make a combined trip to Shirdi and Ranjangaon too. Shirdi is best known as the late 19th century home of the popular guru, Sai Baba. Shirdi, Sakori, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Nashik is famous and popular tourist attractions near Shani Shingnapur Temple. Siddheshwar Temple is also mejor attraction very closed from Shani Shingnapur Dham. Temple of lord Dattatraya, Goddess Laxmi temple, Statue of Shri Udasi Baba, Vighnaharta Ganesh, Kailashapati Shankar and Vaikunthapati Vishnu is attractive at Shingnapur Dham

Shopping Near Shani Shingnapur Temple

There are many shops selling mustard oil, coconut and pooja thali outside the temple. The legend says that when shani dev was injured after battle with lord hanuman. then he applied mustard oil on his injuries which give him relief from pain. There are no shopping option available at temple but you can shop from Nasik and Pune which is famous cities nearest from it.

Restaurants Near Shani Shingnapur Temple

There are a few food stalls that serve snacks and tea but there are no restaurants or eateries. Here is the list of some famous and popular Restaurants which is closed from Shani Shingnapur Temple.

• Yash garden restaurant
• Hotel adity restaurant
• Hotel nilanjan restaurant
• Parimal restaurant
• Hotel ashoka restaurant
• Hotel matashree restaurant

Hotels Near Shani Shingnapur Temple

There are no good accomandation availabe at Shingnapur. Here is the list of some famous and popular Restaurants which is closed from Shani Shingnapur Temple.

• Symphony Plams Beach
• Sardargarh Heritage Hotel
• Lallgharh palace
• Mercure hotel

How to Reach Shani Shingnapur Temple

By Air:

The nearest airport is at Pune from Shani Shingnapur Temple.

By Rail:

The nearest railhead is at Pune from Shani Shingnapur Temple.

By Road:

Drive through Pune- Ahmednagar- Ghodegaon to go to Shani Shingnapur which is about 160 kms. State Transport buses regularly upto Ghodegaon. Distance between Ghodegaon and Shani Shinganapur is 6 kms will be reach from here by local transport.

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