Shani Temple near Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh is associated with the story of Hanuman rescuing Shani from the prison of Ravana in Lanka. It is said that during the Ramayana period, in order to rescue Hanuman threw Shani from Lanka and Shani Bhagavan landed at the spot where the temple is located. Shani Amavasya attracts more than a lakh devotees to the shrine. This famous Shani Temple is located at Aiti Village in Morena District in Madhya Pradesh. The temple is around 18 km from Gwalior and around 37 kilometers from Morena. The temple is located on a hilltop known as Shani Parvati. A 14-kilometer circumambulation of the mountain (parikrama) helps in nullifying the effect of Sade Sati and other Shani related problems in horoscope or janam kundli. The murti of Bhagavan Shani worshipped in the temple is very old and it was established during the Ramayana period. There is a unique murti of Hanuman outside the temple. Hanuman has a dagger tied to his waist and is stepping ...

The famous Shani Dev Temple , also known as Kokilavan Dham, at Kosi Kalan near Mathura in Uttar Pradesh is believed to be the spot where Lord Krishna gave darshan to Shani Dev (God Shani). The temple is visited by thousands of devotees on Saturday (Shanivar), the day dedicated to Lord Shani. Kokilavan Dham Story There is an interesting story associated with Lord Krishna and Shani Dev and the Kokilavan Dham. Legend has it that when Lord Krishna was born all Devas (demigods) visited Nandgaon. Shani Dev too came to see little Krishna but Yashoda did not let him see young Krishna . Reason Shanidev might bring bad upon Krishna . Shani felt disappointed and went to a nearby forest and started performing austerities (tapas). He wanted to know why he was being sidelined when he is doing his duty of punishing people according to their Karma. It is said that Shani only creates trouble on those people who do bad Karma. Moved by Shani’s plight, Lord Krishna appeared be...

Shani Dev Mandir at Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh is believed to be more than 1200 years old. This popular Shanidham of the region is located on the Pratapgarh – Allahabad Highway and is around 60 km from Prayag or Allahabad. Legend has it that once Shani Bhagavan had a difference of opinion with his father, Surya. In anger, he left his abode, came and sat in meditation at a spot on the banks of Bakulahi or Balkuni River. The Shani temple in Pratapgarh is located at the spot where Shani Dev sat in meditation. Another legend has it that Bhagavan Sri Ram built the temple after returning from his exile. The main murti of Shani Dev is covered with silver and only the face is visible. Murtis of Yognis, Ganesh and Kuber are also found in the main sanctum. An Akhand Jyoti lamp is lit continuously here. The most important festivals and rituals observed here are Shani Jayanti, Navratri and Agahan or Margarshirsh Dwitiya. Special pujas and bhoga of 56 items are offered annually ...

One of the most popular Shani Temples in India is located at Thirunallar near Karaikal a part of Union Territory Pondicherry. There is a misconception that this Shani Shrine, or Saturn temple, is located in Tamil Nadu. The greatness of the Thirunallur temple is attributed to the unique idol of Lord Shani as he stands blessing the devotee – abhayahastham. This is a very rare phenomenon and therefore thousands of devotees who believe they are badly affected by Shani visit the shrine to get his blessings. Shani, or Sani, is one among the navagrahas and is believed to create problems in the life of people, especially by those people who keep close track of their horoscope and believe in astrology.

There is a unique temple dedicated to Lord Shani Temple at Kharsali Village in Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. This unique Shani Devata Temple is a four-storied Temple and the idol of Lord Shani is kept on the fourth floor. The village lies on the famous Hanuman Chatti – Yamunotri route and is about 6 km before the Yamunotri Shrine. One of the Yamunotri Bhog Murti – the idol used during ritual at the Yamunotri Temple is kept at Kharsali Shani Temple . The Yamunotri Temple remains closed during the winter season from November to April. Shani Temple at Kharsali Village has Buddhist influence. As the temple is located in a flood and earthquake prone area it is protected by wooden stilts. A narrow wooden staircase takes the visitor to the fourth floor where a bronze statue of Lord Shani is installed. From the temple one can get an excellent view of the Yamunotri Peak . You may also like to read Kokilavan Dham Shani Dev Temple at Kosi Thirunallar ...