About Shani Dev
Shani is one of the Navagraha or Jyotiṣa (the nine primary celestial
beings in Hindu astrology). Shani is embodied in the
planet Saturn and is the Lord of Saturday. Shani is also known as Śanaiścara (शनैश्चर).
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Shri Shani Dev ( Wagholi) |
The word Shani also denotes the seventh day or Saturday in most Indian
languages. The word Shani (शनि) comes from Śanayē
Kramati Saḥ (शनये क्रमति
सः), the one
who moves slowly, because Saturn takes about 30 years to revolve around the Sun.
Shani is a deva and son of Surya and his wife Chhaya, hence also known as
Chayyaputra. He is the elder brother of Yama,
the Hindu god of death, who in some scriptures corresponds to the deliverance
of justice. Interestingly, Surya's two sons Shani and Yama judge. Shani gives
us the results of one's deeds through one's life through appropriate
punishments and rewards; Yama grants the results of one's deeds after death.
It is said that when Shani opened his eyes as a baby for the
very first time, the sun went into an eclipse, which clearly denotes the impact
of Shani on astrological charts. He is known as the greatest teacher and well-wisher
for the righteous as well the greatest punisher for those who follow the path
of evil, betrayal, backstabbing and unjust revenge. He is depicted dark in
colour, clothed in black; holding a sword, arrows and two daggers and mounted
on a crow, which is Shani's vāhana.
As protector of property, Shani is able to repress the thieving tendencies of
birds.
As there are so many people afraid form Shani deva and also afraid from erecting Shani Temple, this is the main reason there are very less temples of Shani deva you found in India. (Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shani )
Welcome to Shani Mandir Devasthan Wagholi, Nirmal, Vasai, Maharashtra.
Shani Shignapur Mandir is now one the most popular Temple in Wagholi, Nirmal Area. This Beautiful Temple is situated near Vasai Road area a Railway station on western railway line in Mumbai.
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The Major Attraction of this Temple is the Black Stone Idol of Shri Shani Deva is placed outside of temple to give the feel of Shri Shani Shignapur Mandir to the devotee's of Shani Deva, this Temple is Surrounded by Beautiful Natural Environment.
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A Beautiful Black Stone Idol of Shani Dev |