Shani Dham Mandir Delhi- Guide
Shani Dham Mandir located in Delhi, the capital of India, is famous for the world’s largest stone idol of Lord Shani. Let us tell you that Lord Shani is the main deity of this temple. Apart from Shani Dev, the temple also has shrines for other deities like Hanuman ji, Goddess Jagadamba, Shiva Linga and other deities.
The most special thing about Shani Dham Mandir Delhi is that there is no priest or sage in the temple, all the devotees who come here themselves perform various pujas to the Shani idol. The idol of Shani Dev in this temple was established in the year 2003 by ‘Anant Shree Vibhushit Jagat Guru Shankaracharya Swami Madhavashram Ji Maharaj.
History of this Temple
The biggest idol of Lord Shiva in Shani Dham Mandir Delhi was installed by Anant Shri Vibhushit Jagat Guru Shankaracharya Swami Madhavashram Ji Maharaj on 31st May 2003 at Asola, Fatehpur Behri, Delhi. An idol of Shani Dev was also installed in Pali, Rajasthan. Ever since the Shani Dham Temple was established, this temple has become a great place of worship for the devotees.
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Shani Dham Mandir Delhi Timings
The Shani Dham Mandir of Delhi remains open for devotees 6 days a week. Monday to Saturday. This temple opens from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the morning and from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
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Place to visit near this Temple
Red Fort
Red Fort in Delhi, which was the capital of the Mughal emperors, is very beautiful and attractive. The Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan in 1638 AD. This fort was built with red stone near Yamuna river.
India Gate
India Gate, built in the memory of the martyrs of the First World War, is also a place to visit in Delhi.
Qutub Minar
At that time it was one of the tallest buildings in Delhi.
Humayun’s Tomb
There is also Humayun’s Tomb to visit in Delhi. It was built by Humayun’s wife Haji Begum.
Akshardham Temple
Akshardham Temple of Delhi is also very beautiful. You must visit Swaminarayan Temple.
Lotus Temple
There is no idol of any God in the Lotus Temple. Here you can worship your god
National Rail Museum
Here you will get to see old rail, toy train, diesel engine and steam engine run train.
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How to reach Shani Dham Mandir Delhi
By Air- The nearest airport from this temple is IGI international airport which is at a distance of about 16.5 km from Shani Dham Mandir Delhi. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from this temple is Delhi and New Delhi railway Station. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi from any part of the country.
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