Shani Temple
See also   
Shani  for detailed 
description about Shani
      
      
      For Shani Dosh.. Shani, or Sani, is one among the Nava Ggraha and is believed 
      to create problems in the life of people, especially by those people who keep 
      close track of their horoscope and believe in astrology.
      
In Andhra Pradesh
        
        There is an ancient temple in Mandapalli near Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh. It 
        is a famous temple of Shani. 
In Karnaatak
      
      --Shree Shani Temple, Just adjacent to Hebbal Flyover / Circle, Bangalore.
      --Shree Shani Temple, Madivala, Bangalore.
      --Shree Shani Mahaatmaa Temple, Pavagada, Tumkur Distt, Karnaatak
      
In Kerala
      
      There is only one Shaneeshwar Temple in Kerala. It is very old, may be more 
      than 7500 years. It is believed that its Pratishthaa was done by sage Naarad 
      Muni and by the instruction of Naarad Muni it is to reduce Shani Dosh. Yudhishthir, 
      Arjun, Bheem and even Duryodhan prayed at this temple. Nearby, around 4 miles 
      away only, there is  an only Duryodhan Temple (pooruvazhy 
      Mala nada mutthappan) also for the evidence. After long period the Temple was 
      protected and prayed by Ponal Kalarigurukkal family (believe to be one of the 
      warriors from Lord Shree Dharmashastha (Swaamee). Thereafter, like our old temples, 
      nobody cared and almost damaged everything except Shaneeshwar idol. Now with the 
      help of some devotees Blalaya Pratishthaa was done for it and after that Shaneeshwar 
      Jee is happy and very powerful. Now the Temple work is under progress. People from 
      all religion are visiting Shaneeshwar and pray. The Temple is situated at Kannanmam 
      in Kollam district in Kerala. Nearest places are Sastham Kotta, Charumoodu or 
      Bharanikkavu, and major nearest towns are Kayamkulam, Karunagappilly, Pandalam 
      (Sabarimaalaa Swaamy palace), Adoor and Kottarakkara.
      
      How to reach there --
      
      (1) When you come via Trivendrum or Via Ernaakulam, get down at Kayamkulam (a main railway 
      station also KSRTC Bus Stand) from Kayamkulam travel on the way Kayamkulam to Adoor Rd and 
      get down at Charumoodu (around 13 kms away from Kayamkulam) from Charumoodu to Tamarakulam 
      (around 5 kms) and from Tamarakulam to Kannamam market (via Anayadi) around 4 kms and from 
      Kannamam market to Shaneeshwar Temple 1.5 km.
      (2) If you are coming from Kottarkkara or Karunagappilli .... you should reach 
          Bharanikkavu (near to Sasthamkotta) then from Bharanikkavu to Kannamam Chantha..via 
          chakkuvally. then Kannnamam Chantha to Shaneeshwar Temple 1 km. 
      (3) If you are coming from Pandalam after visiting Pandalam Kottaram then come on the way 
          to Adoor after one kilometer from pandalam town there is Mission hospital . In front of 
          Mission hospital road going to Nooranadu (7 km away from Pandalam), from Nooranadu to 
          Kayamkulam route 3.5 km away is Charummoodu. then from Charummoodu to Shaneeshwar 
          Temple.
      
      
      Worship and opening times...
      Morning 5.30 am to 9 am and evening 5 pm to 7.30 pm 
      Saturday is the important day... 
      Presently there is no facility to stay near by... If need to stay you 
      should stay at Pandaalam, Mavelikkara, Karunagappilly, Kayamkulam or adoor... 
      
      When you are going to Temple take some Coconut... 3 or 4 (Pacha Thenga) 
      for Neeraajan with you and when doing Neeraajan, break the coconut 
      and put ellukizhi on broken two parts of coconut and the eyed portion of 
      Coconut should be keep on right part and eye less part on left side, 101 
      nos. Cherunaranga make like a Haram. by using white thread. and some 
      Vettila. (101 nos), Ellu Paayasam (not by us it will be done as vazhipadu). 
      for Archanaa.. and pray. Surly Shani Dosh will reduce.
      
In Mahaaraashtra
       
      (1) Shree Shani Temple Beedh, Mahaaraashtra.
      (2) Shree Shani Kshetra Nastanpur, Mahaaraashtra.
      (3) Shree Shani Kshetra Model Teerth Nandur bar, Mahaaraashtra.
      (4) Shree Shani Kshetra Raameshwar Teerth.
      (5) Another important Shrine for Lord Shani is in Shinganpur, in Mahaaraashtra, 
          India. Shinganpur is located half-way between Shirdee and Aurangaabad. The 
           deity here is "Swaayambhoo" that is self emerged from earth in form of 
           Black but imposing stone. Though no one knows exact period, it is believed 
          that Swaayumbhoo Shaneeshwar was found from time immemorial by shepherds of 
          then local hamlet. It is believed to be in existence at least since Kali Yug.
      (6) There is a Shani Temple in Deonar, in Mumbai. The Temple is situated east 
          of the Shivaajee statue at the junction of Chembur, Deonar, Govandi on 
          (Mumbai-Pune- Bangalore) Eastern Express Highway. The Presiding Deity of 
           this Temple is Lord Shaneeshwar. A mighty, 7 feet tall imposing beautiful 
            black statue.
      
In Madhya Pradesh
      
      (1) Shree Shani Mandir Teerth, Ujjain, MP.
      
In Mumbai - Shree Shaneeswar Temples 
      
      (1) One Mandir is situated next to Nageshwar Paarshwanaathjee Jain Temple, at 
      Ghatkopar (west) close to Sheryas cinema.
      (2)There is a Shree Shani Mandir at Katemanevli, Kalyaan (East), near Vitthalwaadee 
      (Central Railway) Railway Station. 
      (3)There is a Shree Shani Mandir on the Service Road at Khar East on Western Express 
      Highway just about 500 mts before the Vakola Signal when traveling from Mumbai city 
      to Suburbs. 
      (4) There is a Shree Shani Mandir 15 minutes at walkable distance from National Park 
      at Savarpada, Borivali (East). 
      (5) One Shani temple is in Jogeshwaree (East) in Meghwadi here devotees can avail the 
      facility of listening to The story of Shani Mahaatmya during 12 Noon to 6 PM on Saturday 
      Evenings. 
     (6)There a Temple at Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
      
In Pondicherry
      
      There is another Shani Temple in southern India, near Karaikal, in Pondicherry 
      state called Thirunellur which is of paramount importance to Shaneeshwar. Millions 
      of devotees visit this place to protect themselves from the effects of the transit 
      of Saturn. The greatness of the Thirunallur Temple is attributed to the unique idol 
      of Lord Shani as he stands in the posture of blessing the devotee Abhaya Hast. This 
      is a very rare phenomenon and therefore thousands of devotees who believe that they 
      are badly affected by Shani visit the shrine to get his blessings.
      
      The exact name of this Shani Temple at Thirunallar is Sri Darbaraneshwar 
      Swaamy Devasthaan and it is also referred as Saneeswar Bhagavaan Temple. 
      The main temple is dedicated to Lord Shiv. But the Shani Shrine has become 
      more popular than the main temple primarily due to belief of devotees that 
      by praying at the shrine will make Shani happy and thereby all the miseries 
      and hardship are removed. Legend has it that King Nal mentioned in the Epics 
      and Puraan was relieved of all sufferings after praying at this shrine. Believed 
      to have been built in the 7th century, the temple also has small shrines dedicated 
      to other gods including Lord Ganesh.
      
      Thirunallar Shani Temple is located about 5 km west of Karaikal in Pondicherry. 
      The temple lies on the Karaikal Mayiladuthurai and Karaikal-Kumbaakonam road. 
      There are direct buses from Chennai to Thirunallar. The easiest route is from 
      Chennai to Thirunallar is via Tindivanam, Pondicherry, Chidaambaram, Tranquebar, 
      Karaikal. Nearest Railway Station to Thirunallar Shani Temple is the Mayiladuthurai 
      Railway Station. It must be noted here that Karaikal is part of Pondicherry Union 
      Territory but is surrounded by Tamil Naadu on three sides and on the East by Bay 
      of Bengal.
      
In Tamil Naadu
       
      (1) Shree Shani Teerth Tirunalaru, Tamil Naadu.
      (2) There is a Vishwaroop Sarv-mangal Shaneeshwar Bhagavaan Sannidhi inside Devee 
          Naagmuthu Mariamma Temple in EB Colony, Adambakkam.
      (3) There are a few clusters of nine temples or shrines dedicated to the Nava Graha. 
           One such cluster is located near the town Kumbaakonam, Tamilnaadu, India. Lord 
           Shani's shrine in this cluster is located at Tirunallar. This is the only place 
           where Shaneeshwar is available  with his family. He also called as Mangal 
           Shaneeshwaran. Shaneeshwaran living with two wife and two children - the two 
           wives are Mandaa Devee and Jyeshthaa Devee and his two sons, Maandee and Kuleegan. 
           King Dasharath worshipped the Shaneeswar in this Temple. The Shaneeshwar Temple 
           is separate temple with wife Mandaa Devee and Jyeshthaa Devee and sons Maandee 
           and Kuleegan with Dasharath. So, this Temple is also important temple to do the 
           Shani Peyarchi Poojaa and Hom.
      (4) Another Shani Temple is at Kuchanoor, 20 km from Theni, near Madurai. The Lord 
          is seen in Swaayambhoo (self-appeared) form, the name of the town being derived 
          from Kubjan, one of Shani's names (Kubjanoor).
      
In UP
      
      Lord Shani Temple, Gwalior Kokilaavan, Vrindaavan.
      
In Delhi
 
       
      (1)Shree Shani Tieerth Kshetra, Asola, Fatehpur Beri, Mehrauli, Delhi.
      A Shani Temple, Shani Dhaam, is at Fatehpur Beri, about 6 km from 
      Chhattarpur Temple and 16 kms from  Qutub Meenaar, at Mehrauli, South 
      Delhi, India. It has got the tallest 21 feet high statue of Lord Shani in 
      the world made of Asht Dhaatu and a natural rock of Shani. Many devotees 
      visit every Saturday to please Lord Shani. The main Poojan for Kaal Sarp 
      and Saadhe Saatee and Dhaiya are done here on Shani Amaavasyaa, the most 
      auspicious day for pleasing Lord Shani.
      
      
      --Shree Sidh Shakti Peeth
      --Shani Dhaam,
      --Shanaishchar Temple Hassan
      
Some Mantra of Shani to Worship
      
      Most of the people think Shani Dev is cruel. But it is not so. Below are 
      given some Mantra to recite for Shani Dev
      
      
      Om Kaak Dhwajaaya Vidmahe , Khadg Hastaaya Dheemahi, Tanno Mandah Prachodayaat. 
      Om Namo Yam, Brahm Samet Shree Shaneeshwaraaya Namah Om. 
          Shani is the Son of Soorya Dev and elder brother of Yam Dharm Raaj. 
      Om UmaaMaheshwaraabhyaam Namah Om ; 
      Om LakshmiNaaraayanaabhyaam Namah Om.
      Om VaaneeHiranyagarbhyaam Namah Om;
      Om Anant Padmanaabhaaya Namah Om.