Prachin Shani Dev Mandir

According to Hindu Astrology, Shani refers to the planet Saturn and is one of the nine heavenly objects called ‘Navagraha’. According to Puranas, Lord Shani is a powerful male deity – “The God of Justice”. It is believed that it is this deity who conquers our lives and decides our future depending upon our good or bad Karma – ‘Deeds’...Believed to be the son of Surya Dev and Goddess Chhaya, Shani Dev defines our life based on the thoughts, deeds, and speech. People offer their prayers to this old Shani Temple situated near to Golden Temple Complex and their offerings include a piece of black cloth, some sesame seeds immersed in oil which are believed to be favourite of Lord Shani Dev. The Temple is over-crowded on all Saturdays while moderately crowded on the rest of the days of the week. People from far-off distances pay their homage in this Temple.