Shani Dev is the most popular god in Hindu mythology, who is also considered the god of justice in the scriptures. Surya Dev or Sun God had two sons, Yama and Shani. his/her mother was Chhaya, so he/she is also called Chhayaputra. Shani Dev represents the planet Saturn and is the lord of Saturday. his/her elder brother Yama is also known as the god of death. While Yama gives the fruits of deeds after death, Shani is known to give the person the fruits of his/her deeds in his/her present life itself. Let us tell you about those popular Shani Dev temples in India, where people come from far and wide to visit Shani Dev.
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Shani Shingnapur, Maharashtra – Shani Shingnapur, Maharashtra in Hindi

This temple is located in Nevasa taluka of Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. Shani Shingnapur temple is very unique, as the temple is open from all sides, and on a platform there is a five feet high black stone, which is worshipped as Shani Dev. This temple platform, also known as Sonai, is located in the middle of the village. This temple attracts millions of tourists from all over the world every year. It is a self-manifested idol of Shanishwar.

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Shani Dham Temple, New Delhi – Shani Dev Temple, New Delhi in Hindi

This temple is located on Chhatarpur Road in New Delhi, which is a major tourist attraction. This temple has the world’s tallest statue of Shani Dev and also a natural rock sculpture of Shani, who is worshipped here as the main deity.

Shri Shanichara Temple, Morena – Shri Shanichara Temple, Morena in Hindi

Shri Shanichar Temple of Lord Shani is one of the most famous temples in India located in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh. The temple has a sacred pond and an ancient black stone idol of Lord Shani. Morena is also famous for Ekattarso Mahadev Temple, Chausath Yogini Temple and Kakanmath Temple.

Mandapalli Mandeswara Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh – Mandapalli Mandeswara Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh in Hindi

Mandeshwara Swamy Temple is located in Mandapalli in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh and is the most popular Shani temple in the state. The temple complex has a temple of Shani – Saneeswara and this small temple attracts a large number of pilgrims.

Shani Temple, Indore – Shani Mandir, Indore in Hindi

This temple was built 300 years ago by Pandit Gopaldas Tiwari. It is said that once Shani Dev appeared in his/her dream and asked him/her to dig the hill to find his/her idol. Since he/she was blind, he/she told Shani Dev that he/she could not do as he/she was saying. Then Shani Dev asked him/her to open his/her eyes, and thus his/her eyesight returned. After this miracle, Gopaldas became a devotee of Shani Dev. he/she also found his/her idol under the hill as told by Shani Dev. The temple has become famous since then, and Shani Jayanti festival is celebrated here with great pomp every year.

Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple, Pondicherry – Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple, Pondicherry in Hindi

Tirunallar Shaniswaran Temple dedicated to Lord Shani is located in the Karaikal district of Pondicherry. The temple is also counted as one of the Navagraha temples for the planet Saturn in India.

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