5 powerful Shani temples to visit during Sade Sati phase and how to reach them
Shani Shingnapur is counted among the most powerful and iconic Shani temples in the world. It is known for its swayambhu (self-emerged) black stone. Shingnapur in Maharashtra is a beautiful village known for a unique tradition of having no house doors and locks. Villagers here believe that Lord Shani is their ultimate protector and they don’t need doors.
People visit here all the time, especially during their Sade Sati period. There is a tradition of pouring mustard oil on the black stone here. People who have visited the temple swear by the temple’s intense energy.
How to reach:
Nearest railway station: Ahmednagar around 40 km drive
Nearest airports: Aurangabad (80 km), Pune (160 km)
Regular buses run from Shirdi, Ahmednagar, and Aurangabad.
