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New Delhi: This year the auspicious occasion of Shani Jayanti is being celebrated on 19th May. The birth anniversary of Lord Shani, one of the important Navagrahas and as per Hindu mythology – the day of the planet Saturn – holds immense significance for the devotees. This day is also known as Shani Amavasya.
Who is Shani?
According to Hindu mythology, Shani Dev is the son of Surya Dev – the Sun God. It is believed that each day of the week is dedicated to a deity, hence the lord of Saturday is Lord Shani Dev. The Lord is mentioned in ancient Puranas, medieval texts and scriptures.
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According to the North Indian Purnimanta calendar, Shani Jayanti is marked on the new moon date during Jyestha month, while according to the South Indian Amavasyanta calendar, Shani Jayanti falls on the new moon date during the month of Vaishakha. The names of the lunar months are different but the date of Shani Jayanti remains the same in both these almanacs.
Amavasya Tithi Begins – May 18, 2023 at 09:42 PM
Amavasya date ends – May 19, 2023 at 09:22 pm
(According to drikpanchang.com)
This year, it coincides with Vat Savitri Vrat on May 19 which is observed on Jyestha Amavasya in major North Indian states of the country.
Shani Jayanti Puja Rituals
On this day (Shani Jayanti), devotees take a bath, wear clean clothes and observe a fast. Later in the day, visit the Shani temple to seek the blessings of the Lord. Shani Dev is the God of justice, so whoever works hard, prays with utmost devotion, performs his/her duties properly, is rewarded by the Lord.
People who are suffering from any kind of Shani-related dosha can worship the lord on this day and seek his blessings. You can also chant the mantras of Shani Dev and meditate silently.
You can go to any Shani temple and offer jaggery and gram to the Lord. Along with this, black lentils (black lentils of urad) can also be offered to God. It is believed that Shani Dev also likes black color and iron iron is associated with him. Devotees can give food items as well as utensils to the needy.
Helping the poor and needy on this day may please God and he will bless you in return.
Why be afraid of Shani?
Often there is a feeling of fear in most of the people while praying to the Lord, as Shani Dev’s sadesati and dhaiya make people more fearful of their fate. However, we must understand that God is also another name for justice, so every person passes through whatever karma he does.
Worship Lord Shani with a pure heart, mind and soul.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Shani Jayanti!
