About Shani Shingnapur
Shani Shingnapur is one of the most extraordinary religious sites in Maharashtra — a village where the presiding deity, Lord Shanidev, is worshipped as a black self-manifested stone (Swayambhu) in the open air, without a roof or temple enclosure. More remarkably, the village traditionally has no locks on its doors — a testament to the residents' faith in Lord Shani's protection.
Located 130 km from Aurangabad (on the way to Shirdi), Shani Shingnapur attracts millions of devotees every year, particularly on Saturdays (Shani's sacred day). The temple is managed by the Shani Shingnapur Trust and is open 24 hours.
What to Do at Shani Shingnapur
- 🙏 Darshan of Swayambhu Shanidev idol (open-air sanctum)
- 🛕 Shani Navami and Shani Amavasya special pujas
- 🚶 Walk the "doorless" village lanes
- 📸 Photography of the unique open-air temple
- 🛍️ Buy Shani temple prasad and black sesame items
Combining with Shirdi
Most visitors combine Shani Shingnapur with Shirdi Sai Baba temple — they're just 60 km apart. Jaingiri Travels can plan a comfortable Shirdi + Shani Shingnapur day trip covering both shrines from Aurangabad.