Shani Dham Temple In Delhi

                                                                 Shani Dham Temple

The Shani Dham Temple is a holy temple located in Delhi. The temple is said to house the tallest statue of Lord Shani in the world. It temple is situated on Chhatarpur Road near Asola. It is at a distance of 6 kilometres from the Chhatarpur Temple and approximately 8 to 9 kilometres away from Mehrauli. It is 16 kilometres from the famous Qutub Minar. The idol of Lord Shani is made of natural Rock and is the chief deity of the temple. Apart from this there are many other idols that have been installed in the temple long ago. Since long these idols have been revered and worship with devotion in the temple. In the recent past i.e. on May 31, 2003 the largest glowing idol of Lord Shani was uncovered by Anant Shree Vibhushit Jagat Guru Shankracharya Swami Madhavasharam Ji Maharaj. From that time the largest idol of the world has drawn several devotees from far off places. The day of unveiling the idol of Lord Shani was celebrated in a grand way. It is said that Shree Shani Dham Peethadeshwar Sant Shiromani Shani Charanuragi 'Datti' Madan Maharaj Rajasthani Ji had performed enchanting of One Hundred Crores and Thirty Two Lakhs (in numbers) Shani Mantras on this sacred grove. Temple It is believed that with the holy chanting of the names of the Lord the temple as well as the surrounding places has become sacred. Hence by visiting the temple and by offering prayers at the feet of the Lord devotees get rid of the problems. Devotees offer oil (Telabhishek) to Lord Shani. The Lord here has been lovingly named as 'Datti.'

 The temple is famous for having the talleststatue of Lord Shani existing anywhere in the world.
The temple is usually rather quiet on weekdays but comes to life every Saturday – Saturday being the day of lord shani – with people thronging the temple performing aartis and offering prayers all through the day to please the lord. The temple is also very popular on the religious tourism sector with devotees from out-of-town making it a point to visit the temple whenever they are in Delhi. One of the main attractions, of course, remains the massive statue of Lord Shani.Shani is one of the nine Navagraha or primary celestial beings in Hindu astrology, embodied in the planet Saturn. Shani is the Lord of Saturday; the word Shani also denotes the seventh day or Saturday .
In the last few years i.e. on May 31, 2003 the largest Shani Idol was unveiled by Anant Shree Vibhushit Jagat Guru Shankracharya Swami Madhavasharam Ji Maharaj. Since then, it has become an attraction for the devotees of Lord Shani. Before unveiling the idol of Shani, Shree Shani Dham Peethadeshwar Sant Shiromani Shani Charanuragi 'Datti' Madan Maharaj Rajasthani ji performed the enchanting of One Hundred Crores, and Thirty Two Lakhs Shani Mantras on the sacred grove.
Although there are many other man-made idols established since long yet it has become the center of attraction for the devotees of Lord Shani from all over the world.
Shani Mantras on this sacred grove before unveiling the statue. As a result, the premises of Shani Dham Temple became very alive and all the hardest of troubles and problems caused due to the adversity of Shani are extinguished within no time by worshiping here and by offering oil (Telabhishek) to Lord Shani.

 The whole atmosphere and the environment of the temple is getting purified through the vibration of recitation of mantras, through the rays of spiritual accomplishments and through the victorious sounds created by the overjoyed hearts of the devotees, who are blessed by Lord Shani. Under the auspicious atmosphere of the temple, the devotees get cooled down. By the grace of Lord Shani they get inspired and encouraged. Thus, they get totally freshed and energised and get ready to perform their worldly duties. At Shani Dham, each devotee worships Lord Shani directly. He performs circumambulation around his idol himself. There is no Priest, Pandit or a middle-man, between the devotee and Lord Shani. Each devotee is his own priest and the true feelings of him are the true mantras and their results are visible very shortly. The doors of Shani Dham are open to everybody. Each and every devotee of Lord Shani is welcomed here without any favouritism.
 Through the devotion and worship performed in this temple, all the troubles and problems caused due to the hardship of Shani will be removed from your life within no time.
 It is near Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Main Chhattarpur Road and nearest Metro Station is Chhattarpur.

Open – All Days
Timings – 6.00 am to 10.00 pm (best to visit during the morning and evening aarti)
Entry Fee – Free.

Dieties:-

 On the right side of the two Shani Statues, the idol of Lord Hanuman ji is posted there. It is faced towards South. On the left side of this idol, is the oblation pool. Again on the South side of this pool the idols of the nine planets are posted.

Lord Hanuman ji and Maa Jagdamba are also worshipped besides worshipping Lord Shani. A person ambitious to join this special Pooja on Tuesday .
 In another cell, on the south side of the hall Jagdamba Maa, the huge ‘Shiv Lingam’ and the oblation pool is posted. On the west side of this hall is again another big hall. In this hall some special religious performances, my own satsang and speeches and the mediation meetings are held. Adjacent to this hall, is my own big hall for my special contemplation. In this big hall facing towards East, is an idol of Ardhanareshwar. I perform Sadhna in this hall. Generally, I meet people in the Ashram premises. Under special circumstances, I meet them in 'Sadguru Cell (Sadguru Prakostha)', at the north side of this hall.

Shree Sidh Shakti Peeth Shanidham:-

Birth place of ‘Pithadhishwar’: The soil of Alawas in Sojat, District Pali of Rajasthan became blessed and obliged at the birth of Pithadhishwar Shree Shree 1008 Mahamadaleshwer Paramhans Daati Ji Maharaj (Nijswaroopanand ji Maharaj) Datti Shree who is the Pithadhishwar of this temple.
◾His journey to God via celibacy: The inspirational soul in human-incarnation ‘Pithadhishwar Shree Shree 1008 Mahamadaleshwer Paramhans Daati Ji Maharaj (Nijswaroopanand ji Maharaj) Datti Shree’ began to wander like a nomad in search of the God at the age of just seven. He roamed around northern and eastern India in the midst of that devotional journey, several seers and saints showed him the path of devotion with true reverence for winning the pious deity.
◾Shree Shanidham Trust: Another exquisite feature of his adorable personality is added when he guided to establish ‘Shree Shanidham Trust’ which has glorified his name by adding one more feather to his wings.  His welfare unit and its crew come into action at draught hit area, especially in Rajasthan.

Special Code of Conduct at Shree Shanidam Temple:-

Whatever ‘Poojan samagari’ (the offerings) are submitted for the sake of pacifying Lord Shani, chief of the Lords, it is not being misused. The Oil and the other materials offered as donation over the idol of Lord Shani is sold out and the money so obtained is spent specially for the management and the operation of ‘Cowpens’ and their fodder.
You have arrived in the temple of Lord Shani, the chief of the Lords; so, keep on enchanting “Om Sham Shanishcharaya Nameh” all the times. Besides this, do not make any sort of discussion.
The temple consists of no priest or a great sage. No one well-versed in Tantra science does reside over here. All of them are the devotees of Lord Shani. So, don’t offer money or any thing else over the idols, nor do you pay money to anyone. If you want to donate in the name of Shani, put your offerings in ‘Shani Dan Patra’ in cash only. This amount is used for the education and for the welfare of the poor & the helpless as well as for the sake of ‘cowpen’.
Since no priest, great sage or any man well-versed in tantra science is residing over here, all of them are the devotees of Lord Shani. You are requested that it’s not a proper place for any type of witchcraft or black art or some way removing of evil spirits. It is a holy place for performing religious activities for the sake of getting rid of the troubles that people face because of the adverse circumstances during begetting the results of their own Karmas. Here, you can only perform repentive measures for doing your evil deeds gets undone, in order to please Lord Shani.
At this holy place, you cannot enter into the temple with any of the leather goods like belt, bag or any intoxicating material, like liquor, bidi, cigarette, gutka, tobacoo etc.
Wearing red lungi (after having taken a bath) and remaining wet, bathe the shani idol with oil. Doing so go on enchanting Shani mantra “Om Sham Shanishcharaya Nameh”!
First of all, go to the ‘Shikhar Pratima’ for worship. Thereafter circumambulate around the natural shila form of Lord Shani, offering dhoop and Deepak there. Now, go to the other temple on the opposite side and perform ‘Telabhishek’ at Lord Shani’s idol.
For the sake of the convenience of the devotees, all material relating to pooja (Poojan samagri) has been made available within the premises of ‘Shani Dham’. Please, the holy pooja thali be obtained from the Ashram premises itself, because all arrangements for Pooja samagri are made for devotees. All precautions and care has been taken for the purity and the genuineness of the material i.e. “Poojan samagari”, that is suitable and appropriate for the worship of Lord Shani. It is just to facilitate the devotees of Lord Shani and not for the sake of profit making.
All the devotees, visiting Shani Dham are requested to take care of their valuable goods. Vehicles may be locked and parked properly, at the parking place. With God's grace and great blessing of my deity Lord Shani, we have been able to arrange for a parking place, adjacent to Shani Dham so vehicles may be parked properly at the destined place only.


Poojas and Rituals at Shanidham Temple:-

Shanidham Temple is mainly dedicated to the worship of God Shani. Though various festivals are celebrated, theregular poojas and rituals are mainly offered to the main deity, God Shani.
•Offering oil (Telabhishek) to God Shani while chanting the mantras ‘Om Sham Shanishcharaya Nameh’, ‘Om Pram Preem Prom Se Shanishcharaya Nameh’, ‘Om Sham Shanishcharaya Nameh’ while circumambulating the ‘Shila Murty’ (idol) is the basic ritual at the temple.
•Offering one’s footwear, embracing and kissing the idol is a traditional ritual.
•On every Saturday and on Shani Amavasya religious poojas related to the deity are performed in the temple.

Festivals Celebrated at Shanidham Temple:-

Navratri Pooja :-

Navratri, also known as Durga Pooja, is a festival celebrated in the honor of nine different forms of the Goddess Durga, for nine consecutive days. The Goddess of Power is worshipped during these days in order to seek her blessings and protection.
Deepawali Pooja :-

 Deepawali, the festival of lights, is the festival of Goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of prosperity and wealth. It is believed that when Goddess Laxmi is offered pooja and worship on the eve of Deepawali, she blesses her devotees with peace and prosperity. On the eve of Deepawali, a traditional ‘Lakshmi Pooja’ is performed after sunset.

Special Pooja on Shani Amawasya :-

 On each ‘Shani Amavasya’, rituals such as ‘Pitra Dosh’ & ‘Kaal Sarpa Dosh’ are performed at Shani Dham to the God. On such occasions, special worship and ‘Telabhishek’ (bathing the idol of God Shani with mustard oil) are performed.

Activities at Shanidham Temple:-

The Shree Shanidham Trust is a non-profit, non-governmental social welfare organization. The Trust is engaged in social welfare activities in different parts of India but is primarily focused in Rajasthan. Some of the activities conducted and organized by the trust are:
•Helping people affected by drought.
•Providing free fodderfor cattle.
•Arranging food, clothes, and blankets to the needy.
•Organizing free medical camps in remote parts of Rajasthan.
•Pensions for the elderly and needy.
•Scholarships for meritorious students.
•Providing tricyclesto the disabled.
•Arranging potable waterin the interior rural areas of Rajasthan.

How to Reach:-

By Air:-

Delhi is well connected with domestic and international flights, to all the major cities within and outside India. Almost all the major airlines have their flights operating from Indira Gandhi International Airport at New Delhi. Domestic Airport connects Delhi to the major cities in India.

By Train:-

 The railway network connects Delhi to the all major and, nearly, all the minor destinations in India. The three important railway stations of Delhi are New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.

By Road:-

 Delhi is well connected, by a network of roads and national highways, with all the major cities in India. The three major bus stands in Delhi are Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Kashmiri Gate, Sarai Kale-Khan Bus Terminus and Anand Vihar Bus Terminus. Both the government and private transport providers provide frequent bus services. One can also get government as well as private taxis here.