Shani Shingnapur Temple,Maharastra Temples The Shani Shingnapur Temple is dedicated to Lord Shaneshwar or Lord Shanidev. He is regarded as the personification of planet Saturn is preached over here.
Located at a distance of 65 km from Shirdi in the Ahmednagar district. The entire village around the Temple has no doors at their residences. The people residing by the temple have a deep belief in the almighty Lord Shanidev and regard him as their sole protector. The village has not even been reported for theft or robbery till date.
The idol of Lord Shanidev is placed inside the Shani Shingnapur Temple and is made up of large black stone. 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 Temple. More than 10 lakh people visit this temple on the occasions of Shani Amavasya and Shani Jayanti. You cannot get Liquor, gambling or nonvegetarian food in this village.
The Peepal trees in the village have hanging roots (like Banyan tree), which is unusual. People offer oil (like flowers to other gods) to the shrine of Shani Shingnapur temple. Some people offer 101 oil boxes or 1 quintal oil and few people even offer an entire tanker of oil to God Shani.
Shani Shingnapur Temple Timings All days of the week 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Shani Shingnapur Temple Entry Fee Free Entry