Shani Shingnapur Temple

The temple is open 24 hours a day. However, the most active periods for worship are during the daily aarti times: Morning Aarti at 4:30 AM, Mid-day Aarti at 12:00 PM, and Evening Aarti at 6:30 PM. On Shani Amavasya and Shani Jayanti, special extended rituals are performed throughout the day.

Shani Shingnapur is located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, approximately 35 km from Shirdi. You can reach by road from major cities like Mumbai (350 km), Pune (180 km), and Nashik. The nearest railway stations are Rahuri (40 km) and Ahmednagar (80 km). The nearest airport is at Shirdi (40 km). For detailed directions and transportation options, visit our <a href='/how-to-reach' class='text-primary hover:underline'>complete travel guide</a>.

Shani Shingnapur is famous for two unique aspects: the temple has no roof, with Lord Shani worshipped under the open sky, and traditionally, houses in the village had no doors as residents believed in Lord Shani's protection against theft. The main deity is a self-emerged (swayambhu) black stone that stands on a platform in the open air.

Shani Amavasya is the new moon day that falls on a Saturday. It is considered highly auspicious for worshipping Lord Shani and seeking relief from Saturn's negative influences. Special rituals and abhishekams are performed on this day, and the temple sees a large influx of devotees.

The most common offering to Lord Shani is sesame oil (til oil). Other offerings include black sesame seeds, black cloth, iron items, mustard oil, and flowers. These offerings are believed to appease Lord Shani and mitigate his negative effects. You can also book special abhishekam rituals through the temple office. Learn more about <a href='/rituals' class='text-primary hover:underline'>temple rituals and ceremonies</a>.