Shani Shingnapur
शनी शिंगणापूर
A village famous for having no doors. The black-stone deity of Shani, the god of Saturn, is worshipped on an open stone platform, a classic pairing with a Shirdi pilgrimage.
Shingnapur village worships Shani, the god of Saturn. The idol is a black basalt stone about 1.5 m tall, standing on an open platform with no roof. Villagers believe Shani protects the entire village, so traditional homes have no doors, and even bank branches are known for having no locks. Devotees pour sesame oil over the platform as a prayer. After a court ruling in 2016, women may also step onto the platform. The village is about 70 km from Shirdi, roughly 1.5 hours by hired car, and is often combined with a day trip from Shirdi.
Opening hours
Approx. 4:00 am–11:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Shri Datta Temple, Devgad
- Upasni Maharaj Ashram, Sakori
- Chavadi
- Dwarkamai
- Gurusthan
- Lendi Baug
- Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
- Khandoba Temple, Shirdi