The black stone statue present in Shani Shingnapur is believ

The black stone statue present in Shani Shingnapur is believed to have appeared on its own. This statue is placed on a marble stage. This statue of lord Shani is present under the open sky without any canopy or shelter. Despite of the adversities of climate like intense sunlight, storms, cold and rain, this statue is present in a good form. This statue is resistant to all the adversities of nature.