Shani Dham Temple

Delhi, the national capital of India is also known for Shree Shani Dham Temple, with the highest Statue of Lord Shani in the world. This temple which is about 8-9 Km away from Mehrauli is situated at Asola, Fatehpur Beri, is equipped with the natural Rock Idol of Lord Shani, as the chief deity. Apart from this, the other fabricated idols are also established since long..

These Idols were being worshipped, adored for long- long times but in last few years i.e. on 31 May 2003 when the largest Radiant Shani Idol was unveiled by ‘Anant Shree Vibhushit Jagat Guru Shankracharya Swami Madhavasharam Ji Maharaj', Since then it has become the center of attraction for the devotees of Lord Shani. Remember, before this unveiling of the radiant Idol of Shani. Shree Sidh Shakti Peeth Shanidham Pithadhishwar Shree  Shree 1008 Mahamadaleshwer Paramhans Daati Ji Maharaj (Nijswaroopanand ji Maharaj) had performed enchanting of Shani Mantras for one hundred Crores and thirty two lakhs (in numbers) on this sacred grove. With a result, the whole environment of the Shani Dham Premises has become so alive that most of the problems of the devotees of Lord Shani are automatically solved, when they happen to reach this temple. Whatever troubles are left behind, they are also solved by their worshiping here and by offering oil (Telabhishek) to Lord Shani. For the welfare of the common man, I had have pleased Lord Shani through his pungent accomplishment and pungent devotion. By the grace of Lord Shani, my only deity, I have been succeeded in establishing Shani Idols at Pali, Rajasthan and at Asola Fatehpur Beri, Delhi. Through the devotion and worship performed here, all the hardest of troubles and problems caused due to the adversity of Shani are extinguished within no time.

The pious site of Shree Shani Dham, Asola, Fatehpur Beri is divided into two parts the eastern and the western. Herein, apart from the highest of Shani Idol, the attractive endowed statues of other gods and goddesses are also erected. By worshipping through these statues, the devotees get their desires fulfilled. Apart from this, there is a big library and a research center, in the Ashram Premises itself wherein many a learned men keep on making research over Lord Shani as well as over other religious view points. Here, all sort of questions related to astrology, Ayurved, Yoga and the Tantra are being answered. Rather Sage Rajasthani ji himself remains available all the times in order to answer such questions to the curious devotees. He also suggests remedial measures thereof.

First of all, I would like to tell you about the eastern part of Shani Dham. On the top of it, the eight metalled largest radiant Shani idol has been erected. This Idol attracts the visitors from far away. The main door of this eastern part falls in the west side. The ‘Vastu’ of this part makes a visitor wonder struck for few moments. As soon as one enters into the main door, he prospects the huge radiate idol of Lord Shani and the Shani rock too. On North and south, both sides there are Shani statues erected, wherein Shani Maharaj ji is riding over his various rides. Prospecting these beautiful radiant Statues of Lord Shani, the visitor is strongly attracted and remains undone. On the left and the right sides of Shani Shila (Rock) the Statues of Bhairav Dev are established. Prospecting these statues the visitors get deprived of their sins, committed by them since the long-long births.

Those who visit the temple for the worship of Lord Shani, they Should enchant the Mantra ‘Om Sham Shanishcharaya Nameh’, ‘Om Pram Preem Prom Se Shanishcharaya Nameh’, ‘Om Sham Shanishcharaya Nameh’ or the plasm (Strotra) by King Dashratha, while circumambulating the ‘Shila Murty’. Thereafter they should offer Poojan Samagri (Pooja Material) at the Statue of Lord Shani. Keeping in view to the convenience of the devotees visiting Shree Shani Dham and maintaining the purity and cleanliness, as also keeping in view, the security norms, under the present changing circumstances Pujan Samagari for Worshipping Lord Shani is made available in the premises of Ashram itself. All of you are requested that any Samagri brought from outside the temple premises should not be taken inside. Please co-operate us to maintain the discipline. Get a Pooja Thali from the room near by, taking these offerings go to the Prime ‘Shani Pratima’ and put each material in the relevant pot meant for this. ‘Swallow-Wort’ (Aak) leaf and Shani yantra be offered at the feet of Lord Shani. Now come down at Shani Shila and lit the lamp and offer ‘dhoop’ also. Besides this, circumambulate Shani Shila for eight times. Black grams, weighing one and a quarter of Kilo must be dipped into water, on the Friday night. After cooking them well and putting salt, chilies and oil over it, these grams may be distributed throughout your way from home to temple. It makes Lord Shani pleased and the devotee gets rid of all his troubles.

In the east side of ‘Shani Shila’, is a big hall, wherein symbolic idols of the twelve 'Jyotirlings' are established. On the top of this hall, the huge eight metals statue of Lord Shani is posted. All the devotees get their desired wishes fulfilled, prospecting Shani Shila and Statue posted in the temple premises. On the eastern side of this hall, arrangements are made to provide “Pujan Samagri”. For security reasons as also to facilitate the devotees such an arrangements have been made. In another room, rare astrological books and material for Shani poojan is made available. Books and magazines published by Shani Dham on various occult sciences are also made available for sale. Near the main gate, there is an enquiry office, reception office and the publication department.

Now, we enter into the western part of the ‘Shani Dham’ wherein western faced huge Shani statues are erected over the buffalo and the vulture. These statues are worshipped and ‘Telabhishek’ is made over here on every Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. In order to join ‘Telabhishek’ for a special purpose i.e. for the fulfillment of some desires or to deprive yourself of the various troubles or in order to perform of ‘Telabhishek’ on ‘Shani Amavasya, one has to obtain such (related) complete information from the organizer, in Shani Dham. Here, embracing and kissing the idol is a traditional ceremony. Offering our footwear’s as shedding off the poverty is another remedial measure. Only prospecting Lord Shani reverently removes the sins of human beings.

On every Saturday and on Shani Amavasya religious performances to pacify Lord Shani are made in this temple. Thousands of devotees get rid of their troubles, caused to them because of the malefic Shani, posted in their birth horoscope.

On the right side of the two Shani Statues, the idol of Lord Hanuman ji is posted there. It is faced towards South. On the left side of this idol, is the oblation pool. Again on the South side of this pool the idols of the nine planets are posted. Exactly Opposite to this, there is an arrangement for the devotees to take a bath. Here the devotees perform worship and Telabhishek (wearing red ‘Lungi’), after bathing and remaining in wet cloths. On every Tuesday, Lord Hanuman ji and Maa Jagdamba are also worshipped besides worshipping Lord Shani. A person ambitious to join this special Pooja on Tuesday can inquire about from the organizer as to what sort of poojan material is required for such performance.

In another cell, on the south side of the hall Jagdamba Maa, the huge ‘Shiv Lingam’ and the oblation pool is posted. On the west side of this hall is again another big hall. In this hall some special religious performances, my own satsang and speeches and the mediation meetings are held. Adjacent to this hall, is my own big hall for my special contemplation. In this big hall facing towards East, is an idol of Ardhanareshwar. I perform Sadhna in this hall. Generally, I meet people in the Ashram premises. Under special circumstances, I meet them in 'Sadguru Cell (Sadguru Prakostha)', at the north side of this hall.

The sacred atmosphere of Shree Shani Dham temple takes away the negativity of each devotee, as soon as he enters into the premises. I keep on performing here huge religions ceremonies. We perform Navratra Poojan, Deepawali Poojan and Special Poojan on Shani Amawasya through meditation campus and through various other adorations as well.

The whole atmosphere and the environment of the temple is getting purified through the vibration of recitation of mantras, through the rays of spiritual accomplishments and through the victorious sounds created by the overjoyed hearts of the devotees, who are blessed by Lord Shani. Under the auspicious atmosphere of the temple, the devotees get cooled down. By the grace of Lord Shani they get inspired and encouraged. Thus, they get totally freshed and energised and get ready to perform their worldly duties. At Shani Dham, each devotee worships Lord Shani directly. He performs circumambulation around his idol himself. There is no Priest, Pandit or a middle-man, between the devotee and Lord Shani. Each devotee is his own priest and the true feelings of him are the true mantras and their results are visible very shortly. The doors of Shani Dham are open to everybody. Each and every devotee of Lord Shani is welcomed here without any favouritism.

Shree Shani Dham Temple

Whatever ‘Poojan samagari’ (the offerings) are submitted for the sake of pacifying Lord Shani, chief of the Lords, it is not being misused. The Oil and the other materials offered as donation over the idol of Lord Shani is sold out and the money so obtained is spent specially for the management and the operation of ‘Cowpens’ and their fodder.

Your house may be decorated with blue cloths, blue curtains and blue bed sheets and colour the walls in blue colour.

The ‘Peethadheeshwar’ of Shani Dham has time and again experienced this fact in his life that whosoever makes misuse of the donation offered to Lord Shani, he runs into various pains and troubles and thus being surrounded of the adverse situations ruins away his life. Therefore, he takes a special care as to no part of the donation money may be misused.

One can very cleverly hide his misdeeds from the eyes of the others, but he can’t hide them from Lord Shani. One, who uses a part of the donation of Lord Shani in a hidden way, he is bound to fall sick, been chronically diseased and thus troubled badly, in many ways. Sometimes, he suffers incurable diseases like leprosy, the cancer, the arthritis etc. He also faces misfortunes one after another.

He goes on suffering chronic diseases. So, be warned! Neither you yourself neither make use of such donated money nor do allow others to do so.

Special Code of Conduct at Shree Shanidam Temple

Whatever ‘Poojan samagari’ (the offerings) are submitted for the sake of pacifying Lord Shani, chief of the Lords, it is not being misused. The Oil and the other materials offered as donation over the idol of Lord Shani is sold out and the money so obtained is spent specially for the management and the operation of ‘Cowpens’ and their fodder.

You have arrived in the temple of Lord Shani, the chief of the Lords; so, keep on enchanting “Om Sham Shanishcharaya Nameh” all the times. Besides this, do not make any sort of discussion.

The temple consists of no priest or a great sage. No one well-versed in Tantra science does reside over here. All of them are the devotees of Lord Shani. So, don’t offer money or any thing else over the idols, nor do you pay money to anyone. If you want to donate in the name of Shani, put your offerings in ‘Shani Dan Patra’ in cash only. This amount is used for the education and for the welfare of the poor & the helpless as well as for the sake of ‘cowpen’

Since no priest, great sage or any man well-versed in tantra science is residing over here, all of them are the devotees of Lord Shani. You are requested that it’s not a proper place for any type of witchcraft or black art or some way removing of evil spirits. It is a holy place for performing religious activities for the sake of getting rid of the troubles that people face because of the adverse circumstances during begetting the results of their own Karmas. Here, you can only perform repentive measures for doing your evil deeds gets undone, in order to please Lord Shani.

At this holy place, you cannot enter into the temple with any of the leather goods like belt, bag or any intoxicating material, like liquor, bidi, cigarette, gutka, tobacoo etc.

Wearing red lungi (after having taken a bath) and remaining wet, bathe the shani idol with oil. Doing so go on enchanting Shani mantra “Om Sham Shanishcharaya Nameh”!

First of all, go to the ‘Shikhar Pratima’ for worship. Thereafter circumambulate around the natural shila form of Lord Shani, offering dhoop and Deepak there. Now, go to the other temple on the opposite side and perform ‘Telabhishek’ at Lord Shani’s idol.

For the sake of the convenience of the devotees, all material relating to pooja (Poojan samagri) has been made available within the premises of ‘Shani Dham’. Please, the holy pooja thali be obtained from the Ashram premises itself, because all arrangements for Pooja samagri are made for devotees. All precautions and care has been taken for the purity and the genuineness of the material i.e. “Poojan samagari”, that is suitable and appropriate for the worship of Lord Shani. It is just to facilitate the devotees of Lord Shani and not for the sake of profit making.

All the devotees, visiting Shani Dham are requested to take care of their valuable goods. Vehicles may be locked and parked properly, at the parking place. With God's grace and great blessing of my deity Lord Shani, we have been able to arrange for a parking place, adjacent to Shani Dham so vehicles may be parked properly at the destined place only.