Shani Jayanti 2024: Date, Time, Significance And Rituals

Shani Jayanti, also known as Shanishchara Jayanti is a significant Hindu festival observed in honour of lord Shani Dev, the deity representing the planet Saturn. This auspicious day marks the birth anniversary of Shani Dev and is celebrated with a lot of pomp and grandeur all over the country. The devotees flock to the temples to celebrate this day with much deviation and dedication. According to Vedic astrology, Lord Shani Dev is the god of Karma and justice. It is believed that people who worship this lord are blessed with punctuality and discipline.

From date, time, significance and rituals, here’s all you need to know about celebrating Shani Jayanti.

Shani Jayanti Date And Time

In 2024, Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on June 6, 2024. According to Drik Panchang, Amavasya tithi began at 7:54 PM on June 5 and will end at 6:07 PM on June 6.

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Shani Jayanti Significance

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According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shani Dev was born to Surya Dev and Swarna. He's a devoted follower of Lord Shiva and is known for granting blessings to those who devote themselves to Lord Shiva. Legend has it that once, Ravana captured Lord Shani Dev, but Lord Hanuman intervened, freeing him from captivity. Ever since that event, it's believed that Lord Shani Dev showers his blessings on those who worship Lord Hanuman.

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Shani Jayanti Puja Rituals

According to astrologer Pandit Arvind Tripathi, one must worship Shani Dev at a temple instead of at home.

• black mole
• mustard oil
• Blue flowers to offer to Lord Shani
• Shami leaves
• Sunlight
• Lamp
• Kapoor
• Naivedya (fruits, sweets, etc.)
• Betel
• Betel
• Dakshina
• Posture
• Water

How To Worship Shani Dev?

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1. Brahma Muhurta is considered the best time to worship Shani Dev.
2. Offer mustard oil, blue flowers and Shami leaves to Shani Dev.
3. Perform Aarti by lighting incense, lamp and camphor.
4. Offer naivedya to Shanidev.
5. Offer betel leaf, betel nut and dakshina.
6. Recite Shani Chalisa or chant the mantra "Om Shani Devaya Namah".
7. Pray to Shani Dev for your wishes.
8. Distribute Prasad after Aarti.

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