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Shani Shingnapur Temple – Timings, Rules, Poojas, and History

The Shani Shingnapur Temple

Shani Shingnapur Temple is a popular temple of Lord Shani, the Hindu god associated with the planet Saturn. It is located in the Ahamadnagar district in the state of Maharashtra. The presiding deity here is ‘Swayambhu’. This means a ‘self-evolved’ deity.

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Shani Shingnapur Temple – Facts

DeityLord Shani
LocationShingnapur, Maharashtra
Entry FeeGeneral Darshan: Free
Best Time to VisitJune to December
PoojasShani Pooja and Abhishekam
FestivalsShani Amavasya, Shani Jayanti
Shani Shingnapur Temple, Video

Shingnapur is also famous for the fact that no house in the village has doors, only door frames. Despite this, the villagers did not report the occurrence of theft until 2010. Also, devotees believe that the Shani Shingnapur temple is a “jagrut devasthan” that translates into “alive temple”, meaning that the deity still resides in the temple icon. Further, villagers believe that Lord Shani punishes anyone attempting theft.

Page Contents

  • What are the timings of Shani Shingnapur Temple?
  • What are the poojas and sevas at Shani Shingnapur Temple?
  • What are the rules of Shani Shingnapur Temple?
  • What is the significance of Shani Shingnapur Temple?
  • What is the history of Shani Shingnapur Temple?
  • Which festivals are celebrated here?
  • How to reach Shani Shingnapur?
  • Where to stay near Shani Shingnapur?
  • What are some places to visit nearby?

What are the timings of Shani Shingnapur Temple?

The Shani Shingnapur Temple is open all 24 hours in a day.

Here are the timings of Shani Shingnapur Temple:

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What are the poojas and sevas at Shani Shingnapur Temple?

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There are poojas and abhishekams which are conducted on a daily basis for the devotees to be a part of. The black stone signifying Lord Shani is bathed by the devotees with sesame oil.

What are the rules of Shani Shingnapur Temple?

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There are certain rules one needs to follow if they want to get on the platform to worship Lord Shani in Shani Shingnapur.

  1. Only men are allowed on the platform to worship Shani Maharaj.
  2. The devotee must take a head bath and get on the platform in wet clothes.
  3. The devotee must be bare-headed (not wearing a cap or a covering cloth on the head).
  4. Collect water for the worship of Lord Shani only from the holy well.
  5. Devotees also use sesame oil for worship.

What is the significance of Shani Shingnapur Temple?

Shingnapur Shanidev

The significance of the Shani Shingnapur Temple is that the shrine for Shani Dev consists of a five and a half feet high black rock installed on an open-air platform, which symbolizes the godi. Unlike other pilgrimage centers, devotees here can perform pooja or abhishekam or other religious rituals themselves.

A Trishula (trident) is placed along the side of the image and a Nandi (bull) image is on the south side. In front are the small images of Shiva and Hanuman.

In the times of Acharya Udasi Baba, there would be only three people visiting the shrine. Namely, Dagdu Changediya, Hastimal Chnagediya and the mother of Badri Tokse. They too used to come only on Saturday. Now, daily there are over 13, 000 visitors.

Generally, the temple has 30–45, 000 visitors a day, which swells to around three lakh (i.e. three hundred thousand) on Amavasya (the no moon day), believed to be the most auspicious day to appease Shani.

According to a 400-year tradition, women could not enter the inner sanctum. Therefore, on 26 January 2016, a group of over 500 women, led by activist Trupti Desai, marched to the temple under the group “Bhumata Ranragani Brigade”, demanding entry into the Inner sanctum. But the police stopped them.

In a landmark judgment on 30 March 2016, the Bombay High Court asked Maharashtra government to ensure that women are not denied entry to any temple. Hence, On 8 April 2016, the Shani Shingnapur trust finally allowed the women devotees to enter the sanctum.

The official website of the Shani Shingnapur Temple is:
http://www.shanidev.com/index.html

What is the history of Shani Shingnapur Temple?

According to history, Ahamadnagar is popular as the place of saints. Also, there are four legends around this temple. The story of the swayambhu statue handed down from generations through word of mouth goes something like this: when the shepherd touched the stone with a pointed rod, the stone started bleeding.

This surprised the shepherd. Soon the whole village gathered around to watch the miracle. On that night Lord Shanaishwara appeared in the dream of the most devoted and pious of the shepherds.

He told the shepherd that he is “Shanaishwara”. He also told that the unique looking black stone is his swayambhu form. The shepherd prayed and asked the Lord whether he should construct a temple for him. To this, Lord Shani said there is no need for a roof as the whole sky is his roof and he prefers open sky. He asked the shepherd to do daily pooja and ‘Tailabhisheka‘ every Saturday without fail. He also promised the whole village will not have to fear of dacoits, burglars, or thieves.

Which festivals are celebrated here?

Shani Shinganapur Amavasya

Some of the festivals celebrated at Shani Shingnapur Temple are:

  • Shri Shaneshchar Jayanti: This day marks the birth of Lord Shani. From ‘Chaitra Shuddha Dashami’ to ‘Chaitrya Vadya Pratipada’, continuously, the priests chant God’s name and perform the ‘Granthraj Dnyaneshwari Parayan’.
  • Aashadi Ekadashi: From 1991, on Aashadi Ekadashi of every year, from Shanishingnapur to Pandarpur, Shaneshwar Palki is taken on foot with great fanfare. In this, all the trustees and devotees participate.
  • Ekanaathi Shashti: Similarly, from 1991, during Ekanaathi Shashti of every year, all the trustees and devotees participate in taking Shaneshwar Palki on foot, with great fanfare, from Shanishingnapur to Paithan.

How to reach Shani Shingnapur?

Here’s how to reach Shani Shingnapur Temple:

  • Air: Nearest International Airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai.
  • Rail: The suggested railway stations are Ahamadnagar, Rahuri, Shrirampur, and Belapur.
  • Road: Shingnapur is a village at a distance of 6 km from Ghodegaon on Aurangabad Ahamadnagar road in Maharashtra. It is 84 Kms from Aurangabad and 35kms from Ahamadnagar.

Where to stay near Shani Shingnapur?

Some places where one can stay near Shani Shingnapur Temple are:

  • Daiwik Hotel, Shirdi near Pimplewadi road is a notable place to check-in. It offers a great dining experience and is a nice accommodating place.
  • The Temple View Hotel at Nagar Manmad road is at close proximity to the temple. Travelers often also check-in for its convenient location and well-suited accommodation.

Maharashtra is also home to five Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Have a look at the 5 Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra.

What are some places to visit nearby?

Some of the places that one can visit near Shani Shingnapur Temple are:

  • Shirdi: Shirdi is around 70 km away from Shani Shinganapur which is the famous place of Shri Sai Baba. Saibaba pent most of his life in Shirdi Village. Millions of visitors visit Shirdi temple daily and take blessings from Sai Baba.
  • Ajanta and Ellora: The Ajanta and Ellora caves are considered as the greatest historical monument in the Maharashtra, India; which are about 79 km southwest from Shinganapur.
  • Nashik: The city of Nashik is 143 km from the Shani Shinganapur and is famous for its religious culture. There are many places to see in the Nashik city; some of which include Muktidham, Trimbakeshwar, Pandavleni Caves, Sula Vineyards, Kalaram Temple, Naroshankar Temple, Sundarnarayan Temple, Shri Kailas Math etc.

If you have any questions about the Shani Shingnapur Temple, please leave a comment below, and we will get back to you within one hour.

About Sasidhar Darla

Sasidhar Darla is Myoksha Travel's Founder. He is passionate about traveling to temples and preparing travel guides to help other pilgrims.

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  1. Vipul Parikh says

    March 24, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    Puja is done on Saturday only or on other days as well?

    It is said if puja done once here then no Puja of shanidevta required throughout life? Is it true?

    I am planning to visit on 15th May 2022. Please confirm if temple is open for Darshan.

    please given contact detail of temple parisar…

    Reply
  2. Dr Palak Agrawal says

    December 20, 2021 at 3:34 pm

    Can females worship in shani dev temple as of Dec 2021 ?

    Reply
  3. Ajay varshney says

    December 8, 2021 at 7:23 pm

    Darshan is available or not for tomorrow

    Reply
  4. Raj says

    December 8, 2021 at 6:33 pm

    I am planning to visit on 11 dec 2021. Please confirm if temple is open for Darshan.

    Reply
  5. Atul jain says

    November 20, 2021 at 2:09 am

    Is the Shani Shinganapur temple open for pilgrims on 4 th of December 2021. Which is a surya ghrahan? Thank you

    Reply
  6. Ravindar Singh says

    October 30, 2021 at 9:35 pm

    Puja is done on Saturday only or on other days as well?
    It is said if puja done once here then no Puja of shanidevta required throughout life? Is it true?

    Reply
  7. Ravindar Singh says

    October 30, 2021 at 9:34 pm

    Puja is done on Saturday only or on other days as well?
    It is said if pyjamas done once here then no Puja of shanidevta required throughout life? Is it true?

    Reply
  8. M. Gurushanthappa says

    September 26, 2021 at 3:02 pm

    Dear Sir

    Near the temple any fresh up & bathing facility & Bag & luggage kept places are there

    Reply
    • Rudramuni Viraktamath says

      November 22, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      Near the temple any freshup bathing and luggeage favility available

      Reply
  9. Hament Singh Slathia says

    August 25, 2021 at 11:34 am

    Is the shani shingnapur temple open for darshan in august 2021 /any restrictions for Darshan in 25th to 30th of August 2021

    Reply
  10. Indranil Ghosh says

    August 9, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    Is the temple open now???
    Planning to visit this week Saturday

    Reply
  11. Babita Chaurasiya says

    April 15, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    17/04/2021 ko shani shingnapur darshan kar sakte hain.?
    Please answer me..

    Reply
    • Hament Singh Slathia says

      August 25, 2021 at 11:33 am

      Is the shani shingnapur temple open for darshan in august 2021 /any restrictions for Darshan in 25th to 30th of August 2021

      Reply
  12. Kamlesh Suresh Balani says

    January 16, 2021 at 3:22 pm

    Please tell all aarti timings in full day? Thank you

    Reply
  13. Manjunatha D says

    January 12, 2021 at 11:21 am

    can we have darshan of Shani singapore first and next day visit of Shiridi sai is it proper.
    or
    first we have to have darshan shiridi and later to Shani singapore

    which is right way of Darshan.

    Please suggest

    Reply
  14. P. K. Nayyar says

    January 2, 2021 at 5:40 am

    What are arti timing ?

    Reply
  15. Hariram tanwar says

    October 19, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    Abhi shanisigneswar mandir mein darshan ho rahe hai. Mandir is open

    Reply
  16. Madhavan says

    July 18, 2020 at 11:10 am

    Can we donate for the temple?

    Reply
  17. piyush hivrade says

    June 19, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    It’s open on 20/06/2020
    Asking bcz of surya grahan..

    Reply
    • Ram says

      March 10, 2021 at 10:42 pm

      Is Temple open in March 25 2021 and timing for worship

      Reply
  18. Preeti says

    March 10, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    What are d timings to seek darshan at shani signapur

    Reply
    • Sasidhar Darla says

      March 17, 2020 at 8:30 am

      It’s open 24 hours

      Reply
  19. Rakesh Gupta says

    March 2, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    What direction we should follow from Shirdi – To Shani Temple, To Nasik, and to Aurangabad

    Reply
  20. Dr Anand yadav says

    February 29, 2020 at 6:35 am

    What is Aarti time shani singapur temple
    Please update me

    Reply
  21. R Rama Prasad says

    December 30, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    is there any conditions to visit shani mandir. Can ladies aged below 40 yrs visit the temPle. is there any restrictions on dresses. whether children below 5 yrs are allowed? Also Pl mention the temPle timings and how much time will it take to enter & exit temPle. Is there any sPecial entrances are there with fee. etc. Regards

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  22. Raju says

    November 18, 2019 at 4:05 pm

    I want perform pooja
    What is the time and pooja items

    Reply
  23. Ramanee says

    October 23, 2019 at 7:25 pm

    I want to perform bhandara/annadaa. How much cost. Any priest available to perform pooja. Ramanee

    Reply
  24. Ramanee says

    October 13, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    I want to perform pooja. Rate and timings I want.

    Reply
  25. Rajesh Pandya says

    September 15, 2019 at 12:03 am

    I am Shanidev ‘s bhakt and i was visited every year on Shanidev Jayanti

    Reply
  26. K k swami says

    August 10, 2019 at 6:27 pm

    What are the items in the rasad taken tosani devata and what are items can keep in home

    Reply
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