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Lord Shani Dev is known in astrology as a judge of deeds and a preventive. By his grace, a person achieves success and peace in life, while his half -century or dhaiyya may face challenges in the position of planets. There are many divine and holy temples in the country and abroad to get rid of these challenges and to get the blessings of Lord Shani. Let’s know about the five such major and famous Shani temples of India, where the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled by the darshan:
1. Shani Shingnapur Temple (Maharashtra, Ahmednagar)
Shani Shingnapur located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra is such a unique village where even today houses do not get locks! There is no lock even in the police station. It is believed that Lord Shani himself protects this village and the residents here. Here a unique, self-plea of Lord Shani (appeared on its own) statue is enthroned as black stones under an open sky, where millions of devotees come to remove their suffering and get the blessings of Lord Shani. Women can also offer prayers here, but men are allowed to have darshan only after traditionally open body bath.
2. Shanidham Temple (Delhi)
Shanidham is one of the largest and leading Shani temples in the capital Delhi. It is located in the Fatehpur Berry region of South Delhi. There is a wonderful statue of Lord Shani about 20 feet high, which devotees become emotional. A natural Shivling is also present in the temple premises. Shanidham especially attracts Shani Jayanti and every Saturday a large number of devotees, who come here and pray to remove the obstacles of their lives.
3. Sri Shani Bhagwan Temple (Tirunala/Tirunallar, Tamil Nadu)
Shani Dev Temple located in Tirunallar in Karaikal district of Tamil Nadu is one of the most important Shani temples in South India. It is one of the ‘Navagraha temples’ dedicated to nine planets, and it is believed that appearing here calms the outbreak and inauspicious effects of Saturn. According to the legend, King Nal had got rid of Shani Dev’s wrath by bathing here and seeing God. There is a tradition of darshan of God only after bathing in the holy pool called ‘Nala Thartham’, present in the temple premises.
4. Ancient Sri Shani Dev Temple (Sonipat, Haryana)
Shani Temple located in Sonepat city of Haryana is famous for its ancient form and miraculous powers. This temple, considered thousands of years old, is very popular among devotees due to its glory. A rare statue of Lord Shani is installed here, whose body has a special armor made of sapphire and gold. It is believed that all the wishes of the devotees who come here are fulfilled and the sufferings related to Saturn are removed.
5. Shani Dev Temple (Mangarh, Dhanbad, Jharkhand)
Situated in Mangarh in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, this Shani temple is famous for its huge statue. It is believed that the about 30 feet high statue of Lord Shani was revealed here from a neem tree, it is believed. This statue gradually takes shape and is worshiped as a powerful ‘self-manified’ idol. This temple is known not only for its size but also for its spiritual power and positive results to the devotees.
Darshan and worship at these holy places not only brings peace to the mind, but also gives the grace of Shani Dev, which helps in the struggles of life.