Kokilavan Dham is one of the most spiritually powerful and known Shani temples in India. Located in Kosi Kalan, near Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, it is surrounded by thick forests and holds deep religious importance. This sacred place is dedicated to Lord Shani Dev, the planet deity of justice and karma, and Barkhandi Baba, a revered sage and devotee of Lord Shani. Kokilavan Shani Dham is believed to hold extraordinary power to relieve pain, correct karmic issues, and offer protection from planetary hardships. Every Saturday, thousands of devotees walk barefoot in faith, chanting mantras and doing parikrama with the hope of receiving Lord Shani’s blessings. It is believed that Lord Krishna once appeared here in the form of a cuckoo bird to bless Shani Dev. Since then, the area has been known as Kokilavan—the forest of divine sound and grace. According to ancient belief from the Dwapar Yuga, when Lord Krishna was born, all gods came to see him. But Nanda Baba (Krishna’s foster father) stopped Shani Dev from seeing the child, fearing that Shani’s intense and strict energy might harm baby Krishna. Shani Dev, deeply saddened, left Nandgaon and began meditating in the nearby forest. Impressed by his devotion, Lord Krishna appeared before him in the form of a Kokila (cuckoo bird) and blessed him. Lord Krishna then instructed Shani Dev to stay in this forest and bless all devotees who come here with true hearts. From that day onward, Kokilavan Dham became a holy site where Lord Shani and Lord Krishna both reside spiritually.