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The shrine of Shani (the god of the planet Saturn) is located in the northern side of the entrance tower. Shani is treated as the door keeper of the shrine. According to Hinduism, Saturn resides in each rasi (zodiac) for two and half years. [5] The tradition is to worship Shani before entering the inner sanctum of Shiva. [1]
Shani is the basis for Shanivara – one of the seven days that make a week in the Hindu calendar. [6] This day corresponds to Saturday – after Saturn – in the Greco-Roman convention for naming the days of the week. [21] [22] Shani is considered to be the most malefic planet that brings restrictions and misfortunes. [23]
Shani Shingnapur [1] or Shani Shinganapur [2] or Shingnapur [3] is a village in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Situated in Nevasa Taluka in Ahmednagar district , the village is known for its popular temple of Shani , the Hindu god associated with the planet ( graha ) Saturn .
A minor shrine dedicated to Lord Shani can be seen within the temple's grounds. [11] There is a statue of Nandi in front of the Bhimashankar Shiva Linga. The "Shani Temple" is situated within the main complex of the Bhimashankar temple. Between the two pillars in front of the "Shani" shrine, there is an enormous antique Portuguese church bell ...
Kala Bhairava is conceptualized as the guru-natha (teacher and lord) of the planetary deity Shani (Saturn). [32] [33] Bhairava is known as Bhairavar or Vairavar in Tamil, where he is often presented as a grama devata or village guardian who safeguards the devotee in eight directions (ettu tikku).
Shri Shani Dham Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu God Shani Dev. It is located in Asola, a suburb of the Indian capital Delhi. [1] History.
Tirunageswaram Naganathar Temple also known as Rahu Stalam is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Tirunageswaram, a village in the outskirts of Kumbakonam, a town in Tamil Nadu, India.
Maruti returns from Lanka. The Sundara Kanda forms the heart of Valmiki's Ramayana and consists of a detailed, vivid account of Hanuman's adventures. After learning about Sita, Hanuman assumes a gargantuan form and makes a colossal leap across the ocean to Lanka after defeating Surasa, the mother of the nagas, and Simhika, who is sent by the devatas.