Lord Shani is said to give the fruits of one's deeds in the present-life itself. Kokilavan Dham Shanidev temple is one of the best temples of Mathura and Vrindavan. The renowned Shani temple, located near Kosi Kalam in Mathura, is also dedicated to Barkhandi Baba, the mentor of Shani Dev. Since the temple stands in the middle of the forest, the name 'Kokilavan' is assigned to the place. Pilgrims do a Parikrama of the temple and bathe in the sacred kund. Devotees believe that taking a dip in the Suryakund at Kokilavan grants them their wishes. There is a holy tree at the temple courtyard , where worshippers donate water, and use their fingers to write their desires on a blank wall there.

Legend
All gods, goddesses, devas, Navagrahas floked to Brijmandal, to get the darshan of Baby Krishna. But Yashoda forbade Shani Dev from seeing the divine baby, as the baby might be struck by Shani Dev's drishti. Disappointed due to this incident, Shani Dev retired to the forest and performed intense penance to appease the Lord. Bhagavan Krishna gave darshan to him in this forest, and assured that this place would be dedicated to the worship of Shani Dev, and the devotees coming to this place would return, with fulfilment of their wishes.

Temple is open throughout the day during Summer, with regular poojas, Aarti, Bhog etc. The crowd swells on Saturdays.

This temple is easily accessible from Mathura U.P., or Agra. It is approximately 140 km from Delhi.

Kokilavan is a peaceful place, where devotees can still hear the sweet calls of birds. Lord Krishna Himself gave the boon to Shani Dev that Kokilavan (the place of penance of Shani Dev) would become his holy temple. Whoever prays to Shani Dev here will be freed from their worries.