Where karma is weighed in silence, and justice walks with the wind
Located in the Lambloo area of Hamirpur district, the Shani Dev Temple is one of North India’s most prominent shrines dedicated to Lord Shani, the deity of Saturn and the arbiter of karma. Revered for its spiritual potency, massive idols, and Saturday rituals, this temple draws devotees from across Himachal and beyond, especially those seeking relief from planetary afflictions and karmic burdens.
🌄 Location & Accessibility
- Location: Lambloo, near Sarlin village, Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh – 177029
- By Road: 13 km from Hamirpur town; well-connected by buses and taxis
- By Rail: Una Railway Station (~70 km), Pathankot (~120 km)
- By Air: Gaggal Airport (~85 km)
- On Foot: A short walk from the main road through pine-covered slopes
🕉️ Deity & Worship
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shani Dev, the planetary ruler of Saturn, known for delivering justice, discipline, and karmic correction. Worship here is believed to:
- Alleviate Shani dosha (Saturn affliction) in one’s horoscope
- Bring relief from legal troubles, financial hardship, and chronic illness
- Enhance spiritual discipline, patience, and inner strength
Rituals & Offerings:
- Saturdays are the most auspicious—devotees offer mustard oil, black sesame, urad dal, and black cloth
- Tula Daan (weighing donation) and Navgrah Shanti havans are performed to pacify planetary influences
- A langar (community meal) is held every Saturday, drawing hundreds of pilgrims
🏛️ Architecture & Setting
The temple complex is a blend of traditional and modern design, featuring:
- A large idol of Shani Dev, seated in meditative posture
- An 88-foot Panchmukhi Hanuman idol, towering over the complex
- A 31-foot Bhairav Dev idol, adding to the temple’s Tantric energy
- A peaceful courtyard, surrounded by pine groves and open skies
The spiritual gravity of the site is palpable, especially during sunset aarti, when the bells echo across the hills.
📜 Cultural & Astrological Significance
- Established in 1996 with the support of local devotees, the temple is now managed by the Himachal Pradesh government
- It is considered a powerful site for astrological remedies, especially for those undergoing Sade Sati or Shani Mahadasha
- The temple is also a hub for Tantric and Vedic rituals, especially during eclipses and planetary transits
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
- Shani Jayanti (May–June): Celebrated with havan, bhajans, and mass offerings
- Saturdays: Weekly gatherings with Tula Daan, oil offerings, and langar
- Amavasya (New Moon): Special pujas for ancestral peace and karmic cleansing
- Daily Worship: Morning and evening aartis, chanting of Shani Stotra, and lighting of mustard oil lamps
🏞️ Nearby Attractions
- Baba Balaknath Temple (Deotsidh): A major pilgrimage site nearby
- Tauni Devi Temple: A unique shrine where wishes are made by striking stones
- Jhanyari Devi Temple: A kuldevi shrine of the Katoch dynasty
- Sujanpur Tira: A heritage town with temples and royal ruins
🙏 Spiritual Experience
The Shani Dev Temple of Lambloo is not just a shrine—it is a cosmic courtroom, a place where karma is weighed, not judged, and the soul finds its balance in the gaze of Saturn. As you pour mustard oil into the sacred lamp, with the wind rustling through pine leaves and the silence thick with prayer, you feel the presence of a god who teaches through time, not thunder. It is a temple where discipline becomes devotion, and the **spirit finds its anchor in the stillness of Saturn’s shadow.
