Introduction of shanidev temple sahastradhara:-
The famous shani dev mandir in Dehradun is surrounded by a dense forest cover. This holy place is very popular among the devotees of shani.This temple has a black colour idol (murti)of shani maharaj with a red tika or dot(bindi) on his forehead.
History and mythology of shanidev temple sahastradhara (Dehradun):-
The famous shanidev mandir in Dehradun, which has immense religious significance. According to local people worship shanidev gets rid of bad luck and who will get happy to shanidev (Bhagwan). Therefore, many people come here to worship shanidev.
Shanidev temple is situated in the strange surrounding of sahastradhara. A decade age, the temple of sani dev was hidden among lantana bushes and some other aggressive flowering shrubs. At that time only a few devotees could reach here, as it’s place was uncontrolled.
Years later, some housing societies were built near this place and the bushes were cleared, giving an easy view of temple. Once a quiet place, now this place is surrounding by houses.
Why shanidev temple sahastradhara (Dehradun) is famous :-
Shani refer to the planet Saturn and is one of the nine heavenly objects in Hindu astronomy known as the Navagraha. Shani is regarded in Hinduism as the “god of justice” and gives results to all on the basic of his qualities, thoughts and deeds(karma).
Shani also symbolizes spiritual tenacity, penance, discipline and hard work. He is also considered the giver and destroyer. His wife of devi manda. According to Hindu beliefs, worshiping shanidev every Saturday is consider auspicious.
How to reach shanidev temple sahastradhara in Dehradun:-
By train:-
Dehradun railway station which is connect to all cities in the country. The major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, chandigarh, Mumbai, indoor etc are connected by express trains. If you reach Dehradun you can hire cab, taxi, bike from railway station of Dehradun and then you should take rajpur road and than sahasdhara road from survey chock.
By road:-
All nearby cities are connect to by states owned Uttarakhand transport busses and it is also connect to Kashmiri gate(new Delhi) to Dehradun.
By Air:-
Jolly grant airport (Dehradun) is domestic airport located about 20km away from city center. The airport operates daily flight to Delhi. If you reach jolly grand airport you can take taxi and cab.
| Type | From Delhi | From chandigarh |
| By train | 235km (5:45 hrs) | 256km |
| By bus | 250km (5:05 hrs) | 174km(3-4hrs) |
| By air | 205km | 129km |
Best time to visit in shanidev temple sahastradhara in Dehradun :- Shani temple opens every day and you can visit any day this temple. You can go any Saturday to visiting the shanidev mandir it will be good. It is one of the best temple in sahatradhara (Dehradun).
You can go there from march to may when the environment of Dehradun is good for visiting tourist places. In September to march During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to cold in the winter season, the temperature is low. Due to heavy rainy season, it is difficult to travel of here because of rains.
Place to visit near shanidev temple sahastradhara in Dehradun:-
The shanidev temple is a peepal tree that seems like sheltering the visitors . Around the peepal tree is an idol of lord shani.
During you visit to shani mandir, you can also enjoy sightseeing as the the holy temple of shanidev is situated at an ideal location. Some of famous tourist attractions near shani temple are kalinga park, sahatradhara, sai darbar temple, MDDA park, Shikhar falls etc.
If you are on a temple visit then you can also reach for another famous temple which is shiva temple also known as “shri prakasheshwer mahadev mandir” in Dehradun. You can also visit Dehradun city ,mussoorie, shiv mandir etc.
Location of shanidev temple sahastradhara in Dehradun:-
Sahastradhara, Dehradun, uttrakhand
Shanidev temple is located at just 14km from Dehradun city. Tourists can reach easily at sahastradhara through bus or auto nearby railway station (14km) and airport at jolly grand airport (36km).
Shanidev temple is located on sahastradhara road near petrol pump ekta vihar Dehradun. It is easily accessible by taking a bus to sahastradhara, which will drop you at the temple itself ( you should ask the driver or bus conductor to drop you to shanidev temple sahastradhara).
Sahastradhara road bus is accessible from clock tower, survey chowk, sahastradhara crossing, It park and other major stops.
Entry type:- Free entry
Exploration time- 30 min .
Timing- 8AM- 7PM
Treval tip for shanidev temple sahastradhara Dehradun :-
- Drinking water is available.
- Washroom are available there.
- Photocopy is allowed.
- Shani temple is situated in the forest so there are lots of monkeys. Don’t carry food items in your hands, monkey can snatch these items and can harm you.
- Food and snack shops are available on there.
- Hotel rooms available in sahastradhara.
- If you visit in summer, you can play play in the water as well as take a bath.
