Shani Shingnapur Temple


Overview


Location:
ShaniShingnapur, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

Entry Fee:
No Entry Fee - FREE

Visiting Time:
All days of week, 12Am – 12Pm

About Temple

ShaniShinganapur is a village in the Indian state of Maharashtra, Situated at a distance of 72.2 km from Shirdi in Newasa Taluka Ahmednagar. It is dedicated to Lord Shanidev. The temple is named after Lord Shanidev or the Saturn planet, worshipped by one and all in the village.

ShaniShingnapur attracts 40. 000 devotees each day due to its remarkable 300 years old ShaniDev temple.

The temple has a black rock for an idol that is believed to be alive, and the devotees trust God Shani to protect them all and keep them safe.

Apart from the temple, this village is famous because, in the whole town, Houses have no front door, Shops are always left unlocked, and locals never feel unsafe.