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Shani Dev Temple, Shree Shani Shinganapur, Shani DEV Temple in India, All about lord Shani Dev

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Navagrah - Shani - Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction: 
   
Amongst the Navgrahas, Shani (Saturn) is considered as the Lord of justice and punishment who accomplishes these tasks with cruelty. Hence he is considered as a cruel and agonising planet.
    
There are several Shani Temples in India of which the most prominent one is Shri Shani Shinganapur situated in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, at 35 km to the north of Ahmednagar.
    
Millions of people affected by Shani visit Shinganapur to pacify him and seek his blessings.
    
Shani’s discipline is strictly followed in Shinganapur. As a result, there is no chaos seen amongst the devotees at the temple.
    
A black stone is placed on a large platform in Shinganapur which is considered as a symbol of Shani. Traditionally, the devotees are not supposed to wear anything except orange cloth covering the lower body. The puja and abhishek are also performed with wet clothes on.
   
In Shinganapur, females are restricted from the puja and abhishek of Shani.
   
The stone symbol of Shani in Shinganapur is believed to be a self-emergent one which was found by a shepherd. He was instructed by Lord Shani to worship the stone idol and bathe it with oil.
   
It is also believed that Lord Shani himself ordered that no temple of his be built at this place.
 

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
According to Bhavishya Puran, Shani is the child of Surya and his wife Chhaya, and was a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu and Krishna since childhood.
    
 According to the Kashi Khand of Skand Puran, Lord Shani performed strict penance of Lord Shiv in Kashi (Banaras) which resulted in his powers increasing to 7 times that of Surya. This Puran provides a detailed reference about the creation of Shani.
    
Vedang Jyotish believes that the period when Shani enters the Rohini nakshatra is one that brings about misery for the entire world. According to this Puran, he has 7 carriers viz, an elephant, a horse, a deer, a donkey, a dog, a buffalo, and a vulture. He has a black complexion and wears yellow clothes.
   
According to epics like the Ramayan and Mahabharat, the sorrowful effect of Shani can be eliminated by the puja and worship of Hanuman. It is believed that it was Hanuman who freed Shani from Ravan’s captivity.
    
Dozens of tales about the effects of Shani can be found in various Puranas and religious texts. The sorrows of King Nal and the agony of King Harishchandra were all due to the effect of Shani.
   
According to folklore prevalent in Shinganapur, Shanidev in a leper’s disguise visited a Brahmin’s home who lived with his 3 daughters-in-law. Only the youngest daughter-in-law welcomed him and treated him with respect. This resulted in the fulfilment of all her desires while the other daughters-in-law had to go through a lot of suffering.
   
According to Brahmavaivart Puran, when Shani visited the Kailash Mountain with the other planets on the occasion of Ganesh’s birth, just a sight by Shani destroyed Ganesh’s head and as a result an elephant’s head had to be fitted instead.
   
According to local beliefs, Lord Shani himself assured the residents of Shinganapur that no theft or other crime would take place here. It is worth noting that even today the doors are neither shut nor locked in any of the houses in this village.
 

Astrological Beliefs

Astrological Beliefs: 
   
From the astrological point of view, those individuals in whose birth chart Shani is in an unfavourable position have to face a lot of problems in life; however a favourable Shani provides all sorts of happiness and prosperity.
   
It takes 30 years for Shani to complete 1 revolution around the Sun. Therefore he spends 2 ½ years in each zodiac sign, however his effect stays on from the time of entering the previous zodiac to the exit from the next zodiac. In this manner, 7 ½ years (Sadhe saati) are extremely difficult for the particular zodiac. It is said that a prince can turn into a pauper during this period.
   
Shani is the Lord of Makar (Capricorn) and Kumbh (Aquarius) zodiac signs. Budh (Mercury) and Shukra (Venus) are considered as friendly planets and 3 nakshatras, Pushya, Anuradha, and Uttara are ruled by him.
   
Black or blue is the colour associated with Shani. His metal is iron, and gem is blue sapphire. His element is air, direction west, grain black sesame, and flower is violet. He is associated with all black animals and useless trees.
   
Several methods are suggested for the calming of Shani like, 19,000 chants of the Shani mantra ‘Om Shan Shanaishcharay Namah’, worship of Hanuman, worship of Shiv and Vishnu, etc.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Dharamshalas
 
 Saibaba Bhakt Niwas  Shirdi
   
Hotels:
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Tulsi Vihar Hotel
 Address
 Manik Chowk, Nangre Lane, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - 414 001
 Telephone
 +91-241 - 2344667
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Nataraj Hotel
 Address
 Bungalow No. 11, Aurangabad Road, Ahmednagar,
 Maharashtra - 414 001
 Telephone
 +91-241 - 2430401
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Sanket Hotel
 Address
 Tilak Path, Station Road, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - 414 001
 Telephone
 +91-241 - 2470701
 Website  www.hotelsanket.com
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Archana Hotel
 Address
 Shrirampur, Maharashtra - 413 709
 Telephone
 +91-241 - 222 530
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Yash Palace Hotel
 Address
 Sukkur Chowk, Pune Road, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
 Telephone
 +91-241 - 2321825
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
 
Location
 
 Geographical  Location  Height  Above  Sea Level  Average Annual Rainfall
 Latitude  Longitude  1200 feet  800 mm
 19.45˚ N  74.25˚ E
   
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.
 
 Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct   Nov    Dec
 Maximum 
29
32
36
38
40
35
29
29
30
31
30
29
 Minimum
5
7
12
16
21
25
26
25
23
19
9
5
 

General Information

General Information: 
 
 STD Code
 +91-241
 Puja Timings  The entire day from morning to evening
 Police Assistance
  M.I.D.C. Police Station, Manmad Road,
 Water Supply Office, Ahmednagar,
 Maharashtra - 414 111
 Tel: +91-241 - 2416123
 Ambulance/Hospital
  Bombay Nursing Home & Polyclinic
 Mukundnagar, Ahmednagar
 Tel: +91-241- 5600004
 ATM Centre
 ICICI Bank, Ambar Plaza, Sahkar Sabhagriha,
 Near Old Bus Stand, Station Road,
 Ahmednagar - 380 009
 State Bank of India, Kopargaon
 Tel:+91-241 - 222 270, 221 366
 Currency Exchange
 State Bank of India
 M. I. D. C., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - 414 001
 Tel: +91-241 - 2777864
 Vijaya Bank
 2436, Telikunth, M. G. Road,
 Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - 414 001
 Tel: +91-241 - 345 846
 Bank of Maharashtra
 216, G. P. N. Deshmukh Wada, Chital Road,
 Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - 414 001
 Tel: +91 - 241 - 2343998
 Post Office
 Head Post Office, Kopargaon,
 Tel: +91-241 - 222 426
 

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Airports in the vicinity: 
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Aurangabad
- Sholapur
- Nagpur
Railway: 
 Main Railway Stations  Station Code
 Mumbai CST  CSTM
 Pandharpur  PVR
 Surat  STA
 Ahmadnagar  ANG
 Pune  Pune
 Jejuri  JJR
 Nasik  NK
Road Distance from Destinations: 
 Triambakeshwar  Nashik 26 Km
 Mumbai 141 Km
 Pune 206 Km
 Nashik

 

  Mumbai 158 Km
 Nagpur 201 Km
 Aurangabad 197 Km
 Shirdi  Nashik 96 Km
 Aurangabad 130 Km
 Ahmednagar 89 Km
 Kailashnath- Ellora
 Nasik
 177 Km
  Mumbai
 331 Km
  Aurangabad
 28 Km
 Ghrishneshwar  Aurangabad 32 Km
 Nashik 177 Km
 Shegaon  Nagpur 106 Km
 Aurangabad 167 Km
 Mahabaleshwar  Pune 86 Km
 Solapur 260 Km
 Pandharpur  Pune 196 Km
 Aurangabad 290 Km
 Shani Shingnapur  Aurangabad 84 Km
 Nasik 65 Km
 Pune 65 Km
 Bhimashankar  Mumbai 108 Km
 Pune 87 Km
 Nasik 145 Km
 Jejuri  Pune 40 Km
 Solapur 215 Km
 Aurangabad 244 Km
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