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Kokilavan Shani Temple: Kokilavan Dham, also known as Kokilavan Shanidev mandir is situated in Kosi Kalan in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. This is a historic temple dedicated to Shani Dev and his teacher, Barkhandi Baba. There are thick forests surrounding this shrine. Hence, its name Kokilavan is derived from this fact. This sacred temple is also close to Barsana, the abode of Shrimati Radharani. Let us check out some interesting facts about the miraculous Siddha temple. 

Kokilavan Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shani. This Siddha temple is located in Kosi Kalan, Mathura. (Image Source: Canva)

Kokilavan Shani Temple: Interesting Facts About This Lord Shani Temple

- Upon his birth in Brijmandal, Lord Krishna was greeted by all the gods and goddesses. In all of these deities, Shani Dev was also present. However, his mother Yashoda forbade Shanidev from seeing Krishna. He was worried that Shri Krishna might be struck by Shani Dev's vakra drishti. Disappointed due to this instance, Shani Dev performed intense penance in Dwaparayuga to appease Bhagwan Krishna. Pleased with Lord Shani's penance, Lord Krishna appeared in the form of a Cuckoo (Kokila). Lord Krishna said that Kokila Forest, which is next to Nandgaon, is his forest. He also asserted that the one who will come here and worship Lord Shani will attain the blessings of Shanidev and Lord Krishna altogether. 

- For this reason, the Kokilavan Shani Dev temple is recognised as a Siddha temple. Among the well-known temples in Kokila Dham are those dedicated to Shani Dev, Gokuleshwar Mahadev, Giriraj, Baba Bankhandi, and Dev Bihari.

- All the wishes of those who come here are thought to be realised. In the hope of resolving their concerns, hundreds of devotees from all over the world gather here on Saturdays and depart with their bags full. 

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- Thousands of pilgrims travel to Mathura to seek blessings from Lord Krishna. They also visit this temple mostly on Saturdays to receive the blessings of Shani Dev and then complete the 1.25-kilometer Kosiya Parikrama at Kokilavan Dham. Next, devotees offer prayers to the idol of Shani Dev after bathing in Suryakund and presenting it with offerings like oil.




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