Shani Shingnapur

 

  

Shani Shingnapur                                            

 

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My name is Sylvia Sen Gupta. If you love to enjoy visit of Shani Shingnapur , you should see the writing part along with photographs until the end to get a proper guide of that particular destination, which would make your travel easy and comfortable.

    

Shani Shingnapur  Temple open –air shrine ,which is dedicated to Lord Shani the deity representing the planet Saturn .The temple is famous for its five –and a half –foot blackstone idol kept under the open sky .Rituals at the temple ( bathing the idol with oil ,milk ,etc) ,which performed every saturdays  and new moon  days being especially auspicious and attracting large crowds. Earlier days women were not allowed to visit the temple or worship but with the change of time now a days the women can also enter in the temple along with men. Shani Temple is open daily from early morning to late evening ,making it a prominent pilgrimage and tourist destination for millions seeking divine blessings. Shani Shingnapur temples lies between 19.38 31⁰ N latitude and 74.8586⁰ E longitude in Shani Shingnapur village of  Maharashtra.The Shani Shingnapur temple is situated at an elevation of approximately 499 metes(1,637 feet ) above sea level .The climate of Shani Shingnapur temple area is generally characterized by a tropical climate with moderate to high humidity .The climate is influenced  by the tropical monsoon pattern with a mix of hot summers ,moderate winters ,and a temperature at Shani Shingnapur temple typically peaks up around 31.9⁰ C(89.4 9⁰ F)  in summer and  the average minimum temperature usually drops to about  19.6⁰ C(89.4 9⁰ F) )  in winter. The average annual rainfall in the Shingnapur temple is approximately

700 to 900 mm .Shani Shingnapur temple dated back more than 300 years according historical evidence .According to story ,a shepherd found  a large black stone  in the riverbed near the village.When he tried to lift it ,the stone started bleeding ,and that night Lord Shani appeared in his dream ,revealing that the stone was his idol and instructing that it be installed in the village.The villagers built a platform for the idol under a tree,and  Lord Shani commanded that the idol remain under the open sky,without any roof or shelter.The temple is famous for its open-air shrine ,where the idol stands exposed to the sun and rain.The village around the temple is also rare ,traditionally having houses and shops without doors or locks, as the villagers believe Lord Shani protects them from theft  and misfortune.This tradtion symbolizes trust and faith in Lord Shani’s  divine justice.The temple attracts thousands of devotees ,especially  on Saturdays and during Shanti Jayanti ,the birthday of Lord  Shani .The temple’s open sky worship and the doorless village practice are distinctive aspects of its spiritual and culture significance .It is place where Lord Shani is revered as the dispenser of  justice ,karma and protector against  Sin. Types of Religion available in Shani Shingnapur are : Hinduism. Types of languages available  in  Shani Shingnapur  are  : Marathi and Hindi. Types of tourism sites available in Shani Shingnapur temple are:Shanidev Temple ,Lakshmi Temple, Renuka Darbaar Temple,Tomb  of Udasi Baba and Hanuman Mandir. The types of fairs and festivals available at Shani Shingnapur temple are: Shani Amavasya,Shani Jayanti,Gudi Padva,Aashadi Ekadashi Palkhi,Sant Eknath Shasthi and Ekanaathi Shashti,Shanivar.The types of cuisines available at Shani Shingnapur temple are: Misal Pav, Vada Pav, and Puran Poli. The types of markets available in  Shani Shingnapur  temple  mainly  cater  to  devotees and  tourists  visiting  the  temple.  Types   of  markets   available  in  Shani hingnapur are : Shops Selling Puja,Stalls, Prasad and Items,Small Eateries ,Refreshment Stalls,Shops Selling Souvenirs, Shani yantra (Puja Items), and Small Gifts,General stores. The types of restaurants available in Shani Shingnapur temple are :  Vaishnavi & Lodging, Hotel Jai Shree Ram, and Hotel Shani Mahatma,Cafes, Prasadalay. The types of health centres available in Shani Shingnapur temple are :Shani Devata Hospital,Shri Shaneshwar Gramin Rugnalay (Rural Hospital),MultispecialityHospitals and Clinics . The types of lists tourism information centres available near Shani Shingnapur Temple  are: Official Temple office,Visitor Guides and Signage,Official temple website. .The types of adventure sports available in and around Shani Shingnapur Temple are:Skydiving, Bungee Jumping, Paragliding,White-Water Rafting, Cuba Diving, Jet Skiing, and Surfing, Trekking and Hiking, Mountain Biking and Zip Lining,Rock Climbing. The types of  amusement parks  available  in  and  around Shani Shingnapur temple No

                                    

Park Available. The types of accommodations available in Shani Shingnapur temple are : Hotel Mamta, Hotel Adiraj Palace and Lodging, and Shanirath Lodging,DharamshalasKesharbag Meher Krushi,Sunder Baug Krishi Paryatan Kendra And Resort,Shanirath Lodging, Yatradham, Vanrai Village Resort, Hotel Hari Vitthala Palace. The types of transports available in Shani Shingnapur Temple include:Buses:  MSRTShared Jeep, Buses,Taxis , Cabs,Shared Jeep Railway Services,buses, taxis/cabsAir services. The best time to visit Shani Shingnapur temple is from October to March, with the period from November to February being ideal due to pleasant and cool weather that makes the visit comfortable for devotees.

 

                                                                  

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