Shani Dham Temple

Shani Dham Temple is located in the Indian capital of Delhi, and contains the world's tallest statue of Shani.

Shani Dham Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityShani
Location
LocationChhatarpur, Delhi
CountryIndia

In the last few years i.e. on 31 May 2003 the largest Shani Idol was unveiled by Anant Shree Vibhushit Jagat Guru Shankracharya Swami Madhavasharam Ji Maharaj. Since then, it has become an attraction for the devotees of Lord Shani. Before unveiling the idol of Shani, Shree Shani Dham Peethadeshwar Sant Shiromani Shani Charanuragi 'Datti' Madan Maharaj Rajasthani ji performed the enchanting of One Hundred Crores, and Thirty Two Lakhs Shani Mantras on the sacred grove.

Location

The temple is situated on Chhatarpur Road, near Asola, and is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Chhatarpur Temple, about 8–9 kilometres (5.0–5.6 mi) away from Mehrauli, and 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Qutub Minar.[1] It is equipped with the natural rock Idol of Lord Shani, as a chief deity.

Shree Shanidham Trust

The Shree Shanidham Trust is a non-profit, non-governmental social welfare volunteer organization established under the expert guidance of Shree Sidh Shakti Peeth Shanidham Pithadhishwar Shree Shree 1008 Mahamadaleshwer Paramhans Daati Ji Maharaj (Nijswaroopanand ji Maharaj).[2] The Trust is engaged in social welfare activities in different parts of India but is primarily focused on Rajasthan, and has worked in areas of Rajasthan affected by drought. Some of their social works are as follows:

  • Helping people affected by drought.
  • Providing free fodder for cattle.
  • Arranging food, clothes, and blankets to the needy.
  • Organizing free medical camps in remote parts of Rajasthan.
  • Pensions for the elderly and needy.
  • Scholarships for meritorious students.
  • Providing tricycles to the disabled.
  • Arranging potable water in the interior rural areas of Rajasthan.

References
  1. "Shanidham Temple". Delhi Live. 17 December 2006. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
  2. "Shree Shanidham Trust". Retrieved 28 August 2012.

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