The festival of Shani Jayanti commemorates the day that Lord Shani was born. Another name for Shani Jayanti is Shani Amavasya. Shani, the son of Suryadev, is the deity who governs Saturdays and the planet Saturn.
In the North Indian Purnimanta calendar, Shani Jayanti is celebrated on Amavasya Tithi in the Jyeshtha month. Shani Jayanti occurs on Amavasya Tithi in the month of Vaishakha in the South Indian Amanta calendar. Shani Jayanti is celebrated on the same day in both the solar and lunar calendars, the only difference being the name of the lunar month.
During Jyeshtha Amavasya, most states in North India observe Vat Savitri Vrat, which happens to be congruent with Shani Jayanti. To appease Lord Shani, worshippers observe a fast known as Upvaas and pay homage in temples dedicated to him on Shani Jayanti. It is thought that Lord Shani bestows good fortune and fairness upon His devotees if they satisfy Him. Without Lord Shani's blessing, people strive tirelessly for years without seeing a single penny of their labour.
If you want to make Lord Shani happy, you should do Hawan, Homam, and Yagya on Shani Jayanti. The two most significant rituals observed on Shani Jayanti are the Shani Shanti Puja and the Shani Tailabhishekam. To reduce the impact of Shani Dosha, also called Sade Sati, in a horoscope, the aforementioned rituals are carried out.
Date of Shani Jayanti:
This year, Shani Jayanti falls on Tuesday, May 27, coinciding with Jyeshtha Amavasya, the no-moon night in the Hindu lunar month of Jyeshtha.
Amavasya Tithi Begins - 12:11 PM on May 26, 2025
Amavasya Tithi Ends - 08:31 AM on May 27, 2025
Puja Vidhi of Shani Jayanti:
Performing Shani Jayanti puja with sincerity and devotion is believed to reduce the malefic effects of Saturn and bring peace, prosperity, and karmic cleansing.
1. Early Morning Preparations:
● Wake up before sunrise, bathe, and wear clean clothes 바카라 preferably black or dark blue.
● Clean the area where the puja will be performed and set up a small altar with Lord Shani바카라s idol or image.
2. Offerings to Lord Shani:
● Place offerings such as black sesame seeds (til), mustard oil, urad dal, black clothes, and blue flowers.
● Light a til oil diya (lamp) and incense.
● Apply the tilak of black sandalwood or kajal to Lord Shani바카라s image.
3. Mantra Chanting and Recitation:
Chanting Shani mantras is a core part of the puja:
● 바카라Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah바카라 바카라 108 times.
● Shani Beej Mantra: 바카라Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaishcharaya Namah바카라.
● Recite Shani Chalisa, Shani Stotra, and Shani Mahatmya to invoke blessings and protection.
4. Tailabhishekam (Oil Bathing):
● In temples or under proper guidance, devotees perform Tailabhishekam, a ritual bathing of Lord Shani바카라s idol with mustard oil. This symbolises pacifying his energy and seeking his mercy.
5. Charity and Feeding the Needy:
● Donating items like black clothes, iron, mustard oil, black lentils, or footwear to the poor is a powerful way to reduce Saturn바카라s negative impact.
● Feeding crows and the underprivileged is considered highly auspicious on this day.
Astrological Significance of Shani Jayanti:
Shani Jayanti holds deep astrological relevance as it commemorates the birth of Lord Shani, the ruler of planet Saturn (Shani Graha) 바카라 one of the most powerful and karmically influential planets in Vedic astrology. Understanding the astrological significance of this day helps us not only honour Lord Shani but also understand how his planetary influence shapes our lives, challenges, and growth.
1. Saturn - The Planet of Karma and Discipline:
In Vedic astrology, Saturn (Shani) is known as the Karmaphal Data, meaning the dispenser of karmic fruits. He is a slow-moving planet, taking about 2.5 years to transit a single zodiac sign and roughly 29.5 years to complete one full zodiac cycle. While often associated with obstacles, restrictions, delays, and hardships, Saturn's ultimate role is to bring spiritual maturity, self-discipline, patience, and detachment.
Saturn forces individuals to face the consequences of their past actions 바카라 good or bad 바카라 and encourages introspection and course correction. Its influence is deeply tied to the soul's evolution through endurance and transformation.
2. Shani Jayanti and Planetary Remedies:
Shani Jayanti, observed on the Amavasya (new moon) of the Jyeshtha month, is believed to be the most potent day to reduce or neutralise the malefic effects of Saturn in one's horoscope. This is especially vital for those facing the impact of:
● Sade Sati: A 7.5-year period when Saturn transits over the natal Moon sign and its adjacent signs. It is known to bring trials and karmic consequences.
● Shani Dhaiya: A 2.5-year period when Saturn transits over the 4th or 8th house from the natal Moon, often triggering internal or external stress.
● Saturn Mahadasha/Antardasha: A long planetary period where Saturn dominates one's chart and life events.
● Afflicted Saturn: When Saturn is debilitated or in adverse conjunctions/aspects with malefic planets (e.g., Rahu, Mars), it can lead to setbacks, delays, poverty, and health issues.
Performing rituals, mantras, donations, and acts of service on this day helps reduce the burden of past karmas and enhances Saturn's beneficial qualities in the birth chart.
3. Strengthening Natal Saturn:
Astrologers often advise individuals to strengthen Saturn during Shani Jayanti through spiritual practices. If Saturn is weak or afflicted in your natal chart, this day offers a unique opportunity to enhance its positive energy by:
● Worshipping Lord Shani or visiting Shani temples
● Chanting Shani Beej Mantras or Navagraha Stotras
● Performing Tailabhishekam (oil abhishek) on Shani idols
● Feeding crows, the symbolic vehicle of Shani
● Helping the poor, handicapped, and elderly 바카라 Saturn governs service to the downtrodden
When Saturn is strong and well-placed, it can bring long-lasting success, great endurance, spiritual depth, justice, and leadership in structured fields like law, administration, engineering, and public service.
4. Shani and Spiritual Evolution:
Astrologically, Saturn is the planet that tests our inner strength and moral compass. His transit or influence in the birth chart often leads to:
● Karmic retribution: Saturn brings unresolved karmic debts to the surface.
● Life restructuring: It dismantles illusions and forces the native to rebuild life with integrity.
● Moksha path: Saturn encourages detachment from material obsession, turning one toward spiritual progress, especially when placed in the 12th, 8th, or 4th houses.
Shani Jayanti is an ideal day for introspection, repentance, and vows of transformation. Those who meditate and commit to righteous action (Dharma) on this day may find smoother navigation through Saturn바카라s often-challenging lessons.
5. Saturn바카라s Transit and Shani Jayanti:
Each year, Shani Jayanti brings an opportunity to align with Saturn바카라s current transit in the zodiac. In 2025, Saturn continues its transit through Aquarius, the sign it co-rules with Rahu in ancient Vedic thought and rules alone in modern Jyotish. This placement emphasises:
● Social justice, community work, and humanitarian responsibilities
● Innovative thinking within structured systems
● The importance of detachment, fairness, and universal responsibility
Performing Shani remedies during this transit, particularly on Shani Jayanti, can help attune individuals to higher Saturnian principles 바카라 not just material detachment but also contributing meaningfully to society.
6. Importance of Timing: Amavasya and Saturn바카라s Influence:
Shani Jayanti occurs on Amavasya, a lunar phase that signifies endings, introspection, and spiritual silence. The combination of Shani바카라s birth on Amavasya amplifies the energy of withdrawal, self-discipline, and karmic resolution. It is considered an auspicious day to:
● Begin penance or fasts
● Perform pitru (ancestral) rituals, as Saturn also relates to ancestral karma
● Seek divine blessings for removing generational blockages
Amavasya is a window into our subconscious karmas, and invoking Lord Shani on this day can bring clarity, acceptance, and transformation.
The astrological significance of Shani Jayanti goes far beyond mere ritual. It is a cosmic reminder of the law of cause and effect that governs the universe. On this day, we are given a chance to make peace with our past actions, realign our path with righteousness, and seek the grace of the Karmic Judge 바카라 Lord Shani.
By embracing Saturn's lessons of humility, discipline, and responsibility, we not only mitigate challenges in our charts but also walk a more spiritually fulfilling path. Shani Jayanti is thus a day of karmic healing, cosmic balance, and personal evolution 바카라 a sacred gateway to aligning with the divine order of the universe.
