Around two thousand years ago, King Vikramaditya is believed to have established this temple. It is said that after the construction of this temple, King Vikramaditya started the Vikram Samvat calendar. This approximately 2075-year-old temple is the only temple in the country where Lord Shani is worshipped in the form of Lord Shiva. The temple was founded by Maharaja Vikramaditya, who initiated the Vikram Samvat calendar. Currently, the Vikram Samvat is 2075.

It is believed that those who sincerely worship Lord Shani at the Navagraha Temple have all their sorrows alleviated. The temple is dedicated to the nine celestial bodies, namely the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Rahu, Ketu, and Saturn. On the day of Shani Amavasya, more than five quintals of oil are poured on Lord Shani, and later the oil is auctioned.

The architecture of the Navagraha Temple is very beautiful. It has a grand entrance gate. The temple is surrounded by exquisite sculptures on all sides. It is built on several pillars, each displaying different deities. The temple houses the Garbha Griha of each planet. The temple complex is spacious for performing puja and rituals for the peace of the celestial bodies.

At Navagraha Temple, offerings of jaggery and sesame seeds are made. Devotees also offer mustard oil to Lord Shani.