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Shani Dev Temple
- Jatepur North,Uttar Pradesh
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Overview
Shani Dev Temple of Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) is one of the Lord Shanidev sanctuaries situated in India. It was built in 1996. Shri Shani Dev Temple is found roughly 2 Kilometers from Gorakhpur Railway Station. This sanctuary is a picturesque holy place, Every Saturday more than 2,000 guests come to revere Lord Shani.
How to Reach Gorakhpur
Airport
Gorakhpur civil airport is the nearest airport which is situated around 8 kilometers away from the city centre. Direct flights from Gorakhpur airport ply to the cities like Delhi, Varanasi, Lucknow and Kolkata and others.
Railways
The Gorakhpur railway station is the main railhead and serves as the headquarters of North Eastern Railway. This railhead is well connected to major cities of the country such as Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Nagpur, Varanasi, Lucknow and a lot more. The tourist can easily find a large number of auto rickshaws and taxis from outside the railway station.
Road
There are regular buses from other major cities of the country to Gorakhpur.
Temple Address
Shani Dev Temple,
Jatepur North, Gorakhpur,
Uttar Pradesh, India,
Pincode – 273017.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Mitigation of hardships during Shani period
- Removal of obstacles
- Uniterrupted professional progress
- Protection from accidents
- Protection from accidents
- Resolution of domestic problems
Shlokas
Palasha Pushpa Sankaasham Taarakaa Graha Mastakam Rowdram Rowdraat Makam Ghoram Tam Ketum Prana Maa Myaham
Meaning -I pray to Ketu, who looks similar to the Palaasha flower, who is the head of the stars and planets, who is scary and violent.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.