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New Delhi: Shani Jayanti, also known as Shani Amavasya, is currently being celebrated across the country. Shani Dev is the ruling deity of Saturn. He is the son of Surya Dev and Devi Chayya and was born on the Amavasya of the Vaishakh month. Shani Jayanti is considered a powerful day to offer prayers to Shani Dev.

Shani Dev is also regarded as the Lord of Karma and Justice. Several devotees pray to Shani Dev on Saturday and, the auspicious day of Shani Jayanti. Shani Dev this year is being held on the third Bada Mangal (Tuesday), May 27, 2025.

Shani Jayanti holds great spiritual significance, and devotees also observe fasts and visit temples to offer prayers to Shani Dev. In this article, we bring you a list of the best Shani Dev Temples in India. All temples have an idol of Shani Dev installed, but there are temples in India that are dedicated solely to Lord Shani.

Shani Temples in India

Shani Shingnapur, Maharashtra

This temple is the largest temple of Lord Shabi in India and is located in Nevasa Taluka. Notably, it has neither a roof nor walls. The lord is represented by a five-foot-tall black stone placed on a platform called Sonai. Villagers found a black slab floating in the river with blood oozing from it. It is believed that Shani Dev appeared to the village leader in a dream and revealed that the slab was his representation. He instructed the leader to place the slab in the middle of the village.

Shani Dham Temple, New Delhi

This temple is situated in the capital of India, and it features an idol of Shani Dev carved from natural rock. The 21-foot-tall idol is the tallest statue of the lord in the world. Worshippers believe that praying here will help them overcome obstacles. It is also said that people with ailments may find relief when they enter the shrine with faith.

Shaneeswara Bhagavan Temple, Tamil Nadu

This temple in Tirunallar is one of the key Navagraha temples in India. Followers believe that praying here reduces the impact of Shani dosha and bad luck while enhancing the positive effects of Saturn in their horoscopes. It is said that Shani Dev lost some powers to Lord Shiva at this site. Devotees believe that bathing in the Nalan Theertam holy tank can help them overcome misfortunes caused by past actions.

Shanichara, Madhya Pradesh

This is one of the oldest temples dedicated to the lord. The Shani idol is said to have formed from a meteoroid that fell at the spot where it now sits. The idol is placed on a hilltop, believed to have been positioned there by Lord Hanuman so that Shani Dev could see Lanka and destroy it. Many devotees visit the temple to seek relief from negative effects in their lives.

Bannanje Sri Shani Kshetra, Karnataka

This temple features a tall monolith statue of Lord Shan on a two-step pedestal for visibility. It is located a few kilometres from the famous Sri Krishna temple in the Udupi district. The main offering here is tailabhisheka. Devotees come to seek blessings to overcome challenges and obstacles.

Erdara Shani Temple, Televita

Located in Medak District, this shrine features a 20-foot-tall idol of Lord Shani, carved from black stone, on a two-foot-high base. The idol weighs about 9 tons. Many worshippers visit to seek relief from the negative effects of Shani in their horoscopes. One common ritual is lighting lamps with mustard or sesame oil.

Shani Devalaya, Maharashtra

Located in Deonar, Mumbai, this popular temple is also known as the Temple of Saneshwara. Devotees visit to find solutions for problems to dark enchantment and eviction. They believe that sincere prayers will help them live without hurdles.

Shaneeswara Kshetram, Kerala

The temple is located in Kottayam district. Its Shani Dev idol is unique because it portrays the deity as a benevolent God. It is believed that God helps those who approach Him with their problems.

Shani Mahatma Temple, Karnataka

In the Chikka Madhure district, this temple was reportedly built by a local farmer. It attracts many devotees on Saturdays, especially during the Hindu Shravan month. They believe that worshipping here or offering special prayers can help reduce or eliminate the negative effects of Panchama or Ashtama Shani. Worshippers drop black sesame seeds in a small piece of black cloth soaked in sesame oil into the fireplace before the temple.