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'''Shri Shani Dham Temple''' is a temple dedicated to the Hindu God [[Shani|Shani Dev]]. It is located in [[Asola (Delhi)|Asola]], a suburb of the Indian capital [[Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Darla |first=Sasidhar |date=2016-04-19 |title=Shani Dham Temple Delhi Guide - Timings, Poojas, and History |url=https://myoksha.com/shani-dham-temple-delhi/ |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=Myoksha Travels |language=en-US}}</ref>

== History ==
On 31 May 2003, a large [[Shani]] image made of rock, the largest in the world, was unveiled.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Shanidham Temple - Asola (शनि धाम मंदिर - आसोला), timing, photo, video, location. |url=https://www.thedivineindia.com/shani-dham-temple/5808 |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=thedivineindia.com |language=en}}</ref> It has become an attraction for [[Hindu devotional movements|devotees]] of Lord Shani.<ref name=":0" />

In 2018 the temple came under [[scrutiny]] for their affiliation with Daati Maharaj, who had been accused of sexual assault.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Court Suggests Fresh Petition For CBI Probe Against Daati Maharaj |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/delhi-high-court-suggests-fresh-petition-for-cbi-probe-against-daati-maharaj-1881789 |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-06-18 |title=Who is Daati Maharaj? Know All About The Delhi Based Self-Proclaimed Godman And The Rape Case Against Him |url=https://www.latestly.com/india/who-is-daati-maharaj-know-all-about-the-delhi-based-self-proclaimed-godman-and-the-rape-case-against-him-219980.html |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=LatestLY |language=en}}</ref>

In 2020 the temple held religious gatherings in violation of local [[social distancing]] rules related to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhardwaj |first=Ananya |date=2020-05-23 |title=Self-styled 'godman' Daati Maharaj booked for holding religious event in south Delhi temple |url=https://theprint.in/india/self-styled-godman-daati-maharaj-booked-for-holding-religious-event-in-south-delhi-temple/428103/ |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-05-17 |title=Coronavirus news highlights: India's recovery rate increases by 4.5% to 47.4%; National tally crosses 1.74 lakh |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-in-india-news-live-updates-total-cases-deaths-flights-trains-today-schedule-mumbai-delhi-kolkata-bengaluru-maharashtra-gujarat-west-bengal-tamil-nadu-covid-19-tracker-today-worldometer-update-lockdown-4-latest-news-838583.html |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Self-styled godman Daati Maharaj arrested over religious ceremony at South Delhi temple |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/self-styled-godman-daati-maharaj-arrested-over-religious-ceremony-at-south-delhi-temple/articleshow/76057456.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-01-11}}</ref>

== Description ==
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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 '[[Jyotirlinga|Jyotirlingas]]'. In the western part, there are large Shani statues erected over the [[Water buffalo|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 [[Planet|planets]].

The temple is open to people of all religions and is visited by thousands of devotees every year. It is especially crowded on Saturdays, which is considered to be the day of Lord Shani. The temple also conducts various religious and cultural programs throughout the year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shanidham |url=https://www.shanidham.org/lord-shani.php?id=6 |access-date=2023-05-16 |website=www.shanidham.org}}</ref>


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==External links==
{{Wikivoyage-listing|Delhi/South Delhi}}
* [http://www.shanidham.org Official website]
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{{Hindu temples in Delhi}}

[[Category:Hindu temples in Delhi]]