Situated in Nevasa Taluka in Ahmednagar district, the village is known for its popular temple of Shani, the Hindu god associated with the planet (graha) Saturn.

Though no one knows the exact period, it is believed that the Swayambhu Shanaishwara statue was found by shepherds of the then local hamlet.

[6] Due to the fear of Lord Shani, none of the structures, be it dwelling houses, huts, shops, etc.

Shani Shingnapur is visited daily by thousands of devotees praying for Lord Shaneswara's blessings.

It is believed that nobody from the village has ever gone to a home of the aged, nor has there been a single complaint lodged in a police station.

Devotees bathe Lord Shani's image with water and oil and offer flowers, and udid to him.

[10] In a landmark judgement on 30 March 2016, the Bombay High Court asked Maharashtra government to ensure that women are not denied entry to any temple.

[11] On 8 April 2016, the Shani Shingnapur trust finally allowed the women devotees to enter the sanctum.

[12][13][14] In January 2011, the United Commercial (UCO) Bank opened a 'lockless' branch in the village, the first of its kind in the country, taking note of the near-zero crime rate in the region.

The local police were reported to be unhappy over this development and as it amounted to a breach of conditions, because the Central government of India has made it mandatory for all banks to have high security.

However, it was reported by the local legislator and the bank officials that adequate precautions were being taken for the safety of lockers and important documents within them.