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Shani Dham Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Shani. It is located in Asola, a suburb of the Indian capital Delhi.
Key Information
History
[edit]On 31 May 2003, a large Shani image made of rock, the largest in the world, was unveiled.[1][unreliable source?]
In 2018 the temple came under scrutiny for their affiliation with self styled 'godman' Daati Maharaj, who had been accused of sexual assault.[2][3]
In 2020 the temple held religious gatherings in violation of local social distancing rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4][5][6]
Description
[edit]The temple is divided into two parts: eastern and western. It has a library and a research center, alongside an inquiry office, reception office, and a publication department.
The eastern part is home to the large Shani idol and idols of the twelve 'Jyotirlingas'. In the western part, there are large Shani statues erected over the buffalo and the vulture. To the right of these statues is an idol of Hanuman. The western section also contains an oblation pool and idols of the nine planets.
The temple is usually crowded on Saturdays and conducts various religious programs throughout the year.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Shanidham Temple - Asola (शनि धाम मंदिर - आसोला), timing, photo, video, location". thedivineindia.com. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Court Suggests Fresh Petition For CBI Probe Against Daati Maharaj". NDTV.com. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Who is Daati Maharaj? Know All About The Delhi Based Self-Proclaimed Godman And The Rape Case Against Him". LatestLY. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Bhardwaj, Ananya (23 May 2020). "Self-styled 'godman' Daati Maharaj booked for holding religious event in south Delhi temple". ThePrint. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Coronavirus news highlights: India's recovery rate increases by 4.5% to 47.4%; National tally crosses 1.74 lakh". Deccan Herald. 17 May 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Self-styled godman Daati Maharaj arrested over religious ceremony at South Delhi temple". The Economic Times. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Shanidham". www.shanidham.org. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
