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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]
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 Navagrahastalam -- Thirunallar (Karaikal District, Union Territory of Puducherry) Raahu Navagrahastalam -- Thirunageswaram (Thanjavur District) Ketu Navagrahastalam -- Keezhperumpallam (Mayiladuthurai District) Angineeshwar temple—Birth place of Lord Sanieeswarar and Lord Yematharmar, Kodiyalur, Thirumeyachur, Thiruvarur District.
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 .
Pippalada (Sanskrit: पिप्पलाद, romanized: Pippalāda) was a sage and philosopher in Hindu tradition.He is best known for being attributed the authorship of the Prashna Upanishad, which is among the ten Mukhya Upanishads.
Uvasaggaharam Stotra is a Jain religious hymn in adoration of the twenty-third tirthankara Parshvanatha. It was composed by Bhadrabahu who lived in around 2nd–3rd century BC. [1] It is a hymn that is believed in and recited by the followers of the Śvetāmbara sect and is one of the Navsmaran (or 9 sacred hymns) of its Murtipujaka sub-sect. [2]
This transit of Saturn occurs when the Saturn is transiting through the 4th sign from the birth Moon sign (Kantak Shani), or from the 8th sign from the birth moon sign (Ashtamshani) or 7th house from Natal Moon (Kantak Shani). Vedic astrology says that these three are hazardous periods, though not as much as the Sade-sati. [citation needed]
The temple is located adjacent to Puliakulam Mariamman temple and the main deity is Shani. The idol of Shani is 7 feet (2.1 m) tall and is made of iron. A crow which is the mount of Shani, made also of iron stands in front of the main deity. [1] [2]