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Hindu temple · Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra

Shani Shingnapur

Lord Shani as a black stone.

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestSaturdays and Shani Amavasya
Nearest airportShirdi (SAG)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

A village famous for houses without doors, believed to be protected by Shani. The deity is an open-air black stone on a platform.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Shirdi (SAG), about 57 km, Pune (PNQ), about 131 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar railway station (AWB), about 73 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Shirdi, Nashik and Trimbakeshwar guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • About 70 km from Shirdi; most pilgrims combine the two.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shani Shingnapur?
Shani Shingnapur is in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra.
How do I reach Shani Shingnapur?
The nearest airport on our list is Shirdi (SAG), about 57 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar railway station, about 73 km away.
What is the best time to visit Shani Shingnapur?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Saturdays and Shani Amavasya.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Shani Shingnapur?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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