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History
Though no one knows for sure, shepherds from the nearby hamlet are thought to have discovered the Swayambhu Shanaishwara statue from time immemorial. It is thought to have existed since the Kali-yuga.
The narrative of the Swayambhu statue has been passed down through the generations as follows: When the Shepherd touched the stone with a sharp rod, the stone began to bleed. The herders were taken aback. The entire hamlet soon assembled to witness the miracle. Lord Shanaishwara arrived in the dream of the most faithful and religious among the shepherds on that night.
He introduced himself to the shepherd as "Shanaishwara." He also revealed that the mysterious black stone is his swayambhu form. The shepherd prayed to the Lord, asking if he should build a temple for him. Lord Shani Mahatma responded that there is no need for a roof because the entire sky is his roof, and he prefers to be outside in the open air. He demanded that the shepherd do daily pooja and 'Tailabhisheka' every Saturday. He also vowed that there would be no dacoits, burglars, or thieves in the hamlet.
Architecture
Shani Shingnapur Temple, also known as "Shani Shingnapur," is the most venerated Shani Dev temple in India, housing the divinity of Lord Shani. It is a single 5 foot stone erected on a raised platform of 3-4 feet in an open area, rather than traditional temple design. Lord Shani's main sanctuary does not have a roof and is an open temple. Shani Shingnapur Temple is a huge temple with modern architecture.
Activities
- You can worship the deity there when you visit Shani Shingnapur.
- People can roam around the temple and click photos.
- You can also meditate there inside the temple.
Tips for visiting
- At the entry of Shingnapur, you must pay a gram panchayat tax of Rs. 6/-. It means that you won't have to pay any additional parking fees if you park your car in Shingnapur.
- Many people will try to deceive you by offering you assistance. They will simply plunder you on behalf of Shani Dev darshan. They will track you down wherever you go. Keep a safe distance from them.
- First and foremost, it is preferable that you just pray at Shani Temple and do not utilize anything else ( Flowers, oil, black cloth, Shani yantra ). These folks will only try to deceive you, and once you have completed your darshan, they will try to defraud you by demanding a large sum of money for Pooja samagri. There are instances when more than 1500-2000 people are there. Please keep a safe distance from them. The entire market would rally behind you and harass you.
Best time to visit
Shani Shingnapur is open all year, but October is the best time to visit due to the great weather, low travel costs, and the absence of major holiday times. Temperatures in the middle of the day might exceed 40°C in the summer. In the winter, the average low temperature is around 17°C, with the coldest temperature being around 14°C.
Nearby Atractions
- Shani Shinganapur Temple
- Shani Shingnapur
- Shree Siddhivinayaka Mandir
- Cavalry Tank Museum
- Harishchandragad Fort
- Meher Baba's Samadhi
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Sarthak Super Market: this market is famous for fresh groceries and vegetables.
- Bhandari Mini Market: This is a shopping mall where you can get branded clothes.
- Saras Super Market: This is also a grocery store for good vegetables.
Nearby Hotels
- Hotel Adiraj Palace and Lodging
- Hotel Nandini Lodging
- Hotel Vaishnavi & Lodging
- Hotel Mamta and Lodging
- Hotel Orange Valley
Interesting Facts About Shani Shingnapur
Lord Shani's temple is considered a living temple. It indicates that the temple's divinity (God) is still present. He hasn't left the black stone.
Sayambhu is a Sanskrit word that means "self-emerged." Lord Shani did indeed come from the soil in the form of black stone.
Previously, women were not permitted to visit Shani Shingnapur Temple's inner sanctum. A group of over 500 women, led by Tirupati Desai (Social Activist), marched to the temple on January 26, 2016.
