Shanishchara Temple Barahwali

SHANI DEV TEMPLE

Barahwali, Morena, Madhya Pradesh, India

God

This temple is dedicated to Lord Shani Dev. The statue of Shani Dev consecrated here is also special, which is believed to be made from a meteorite that broke from the sky.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Gwalior Bus Stand	19.4 KM	0734-2555249
Sanichara Railway Station	3.8 KM	139
Gwalior Airport	16.3 KM	0751-2470120

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Sanichara Railway Station	3.8 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Gwalior Airport	16.3 KM	0751-2470120

Architecture

The temple houses the original black idol of Shani brought from Lanka. The main offering to Lord Shani is mustard oil. The statue of Hanuman ji is also installed outside the temple. Has a inscription was that the temple was renovated by Daulatrao Scindia in 1808 A.D.

Religious Significance

According to ancient texts, Ravana had also captured Shani Dev with other planets. When Hanuman ji reached Lanka in search of Sita ji, then Ravan decided to burn Lanka after burning fire in the tail. Then he received a meeting with Saturn Dev and he requested to be protected. They also promised to help in the destruction of Ravana, then Hanuman ji rescued Shani Dev from Ravana's imprisonment. After that Shani Dev, who was weakened asked him for a safe place till he got the power again then Hanuman ji promoted him from this region by launching him from Lanka, since then this area is famous as Shanker Kshetra. The legend about this statue is that Hanuman ji released Shani Dev from Ravana's imprisonment and left him to rest here.

History

This temple was built in 18th century by Vikramaditya. After which, impressed by the glory and miracles of Shani Dev, the then Maharaja of Gwalior, Daulatrao Scindia renovated the temple.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757