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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]
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 .
The niches around the sanctum houses the images of Dakshinamurthy, Durga and Lingodbhava. 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]
Lord: Shani (Saturn) Symbol : Twins, back legs of funeral cot, snake in the water; Deity : Ahirbudhnya, serpent or dragon of the deep; Indian zodiac: 3°20' - 16°40' Meena ; Western zodiac 27°06' Pisces - 10°26' Aries; 27 Revati - रेवती "prosperous" ζ Piscium "Revati" Lord: Budh (Mercury) Symbol : Fish or a pair of fish, drum
Chhaya is usually described as the mother of Shani, the planet Saturn, and the god of karma and justice: a feared graha; goddess Tapti, the personification of river Tapti; goddess Vishti , the personification of Kala; and a son Savarni Manu, who is destined to be the next and eighth Manu (progenitor of mankind) – the ruler of the next ...
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 eastern part is home to the large Shani idol and idols of the twelve 'Jyotirlingas'. In the western part, there are large Shani statues erected over the buffalo and the vulture. To the right of these statues is an idol of Hanuman. The western section also contains an oblation pool and idols of the nine planets.
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.