Bengaluru: Shani Shinganapur or Shingnapur in Nevasa Taluka of Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar) district in the state of Maharashtra, for record, sake is just a village. But, when it comes to its popularity it is an international tourist destination as most of the devout Hindus make a beeline to this popular shrine throughout the year. Bubbling with activity, day in and day out: The pilgrimage town bubbles with incessant activities throughout the day and evening. Unlike usual holy places, there is no temple structure here for the deity Shanideva or Shanaishwara. Shani God associated with the planet Saturn stands here amidst sunshine, wind, rainfall and all adverse climatic conditions in the open blessing his devotees all along. Installed on an open-air platform: The five-and-a-half-foot-high jet-black rock Diety installed on an open-air platform is believed to be an embodiment of God Shani. A Trishula(trident) is placed by the side of the statue and a Nandi(bull) image is on ...
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