Śani Śiṅgṇāpur
The village with no doors
From the official temple website
Managed by Shri Shaneshwar Devasthan Trust
Please note
- The shrine is open-air and traditionally accessible round the clock.
⭐ Why it is famous
A svayambhū black stone of Śani worshipped in the open air, in a village whose houses traditionally have no doors or locks.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Villagers say the stone surfaced in the riverbed centuries ago and that Śani forbade a roof over him; the shrine remains open to the sky.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Open 24 hours
- Abhiṣeka 05:00 – 18:00
- Śani Amāvāsyā special worship
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan and oil abhiṣeka
- Oil sold at counters near the entry
- Saturdays are heavily crowded
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śani Śiṅgṇāpur, Shingnapur, AhmednagarAhmednagar (ANG) — 35 km
- Government: Shani Shingnapur MSRTC bus stand
- Private buses: Private buses from Ahmednagar and Shirdi
Shirdi (SAG) — 70 km
Shirdi Airport (SAG) — 72 km · UDAN regional flights
Buses and taxis from Shirdi (70 km) and Ahmednagar (35 km).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
| Seva | Price |
|---|---|
| DarśanOpen shrine, no ticket | Free |
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Trust bhaktaniwas
- Lodges in Sonai
- Hotels in Shirdi
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Shani Amāvāsyā fair
- Ahmednagar fort
📅 Best time to visit
October–February