Known as the land of Shani Dev, Shani Shingnapur is a village located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is acclaimed as the 'Alive Temple Town' in Maharashtra because of the belief that Lord Shani still resides in the self-emanated rock that represents him. An interesting fact about this town is all the amenities do not have doors. It is believed that Lord Shani himself protects the vicinity of Shani Shingnapur and no one dares to commit the act of theft at this place.
Shani Shingnapur is a quaint village located away from the hustle & bustle of the city. It is elevated 1,637 feet above the sea level. This town is surrounded with green fields on its outskirts. The climate of Shani Shingnapur is classified as temperate in nature. It faces normal weather throughout the year. The average mercury level during the summer touches 36°C and drops down to 14°C during the winters. Annual median rainfall received by Shani Shingnapur is 2500 mm.
The quaint temple town has the temple of Lord Shani as the biggest attraction. Located under the open sky, this shrine holds the self-emanated rock that represents the Lord Shani. Amid the year, thousands of devotees flock to Shani Shingnapur to pay homage to the 'Lord of Justice'.