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Shani Jayanti 2024: Date, Time and All you need to know

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Shai Jayanti is one of the major observance in the yea. This day is purely dedicated to honour Lord Shani Dev . He is one of the nine planets and the ruler of Saturn as per Vedic astrology. Shani Dev is the lord of karma and justice and people who are influenced by Saturn, become very punctual and disciplined. Shani Jayanti is celebrated across the country by following various rituals and traditions according to their region and citites. Shani Jayanti is going to be celebrated on Amavasya in the month of Jyeshtha. This will be celebrated on June 6, 2024.

Shani Jayanti 2024 : Date and Time

Amavasya Tithi Begins - June 5, 2024 - 07:54 PM

Amavasya Tithi Ends - June 6, 2024 - 06:07 PM

Shani Jayanti 2024: Significance

Shani Jayanti holds a great religious and astrological importance in Hindu religion. Shani Dev is considered as the lord of Karma and Justice and give results to people according to their Karma. Shani Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Shani Dev. According to the Hindu Scriptures, Shani dev was born to father Surya Dev and Mother Swarna who is also known as Chhaaya. Shani Dev was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva so he always bless the people who always surrender themselves to Mahadev.

There are so many stories associated with Lord Shani Dev but few are the famous ones. It is believed that once Ravana abducted Lord shani and kept him in prison for long time. One day Hanuman Ji came to him and released him from the prison and Shani Dev showed his gratitude to Lord Hanuman and promised that he would forgive those who will worship Hanuman Ji with devotion.

How Shani Jayantin is celebrated?

Shani Jayanti is celebrated across the country with great reverence and they offer prayers to Lord Shani with immense devotion. There are various famous temples associated with Shani Maharaj where a large number of people visit to seek blessings of Shani Dev and these temples are - Thirunallar Shani Temple, Kokilavan Dham Sani Dev Temple and Shani Shignapur are famous temples of Lord Shani dev in the country.

Shani Jayanti 2024: Puja Rituals

1. Light a diya - Lighting a diya with sesame seeds oil and mustard oil in front of the idol or under the peepal tree is considered auspicious on this day.
2. Chant Mantras - Devotees must chant various mantras such as Shani Stotram, Shani Beej Mantra and seek blessings of Shani Maharaj.
3. Worship Peepal Tree - People are advised to worship peepal tree on the eve of Shani Jayanti so that they can get relieved from the bad effect of Shani.
3. Donation and Charity - Donation is must for this day and it is belieevd that those wo make donation and do charity on this day, get blessed by Lord Shani.
4. Visit Shani Dev Temple - People can visit the main shani temples and perform Navagraha Puja or Shani Puja on this day which can reduce the bad effects of Lord Shani.

Mantra

  • Om Sham Shanaishcharaye Namah..!!
  • Neelanjana Samabhasam Rvi Putram Yamagrajam Chhaya Martand Shambhutam Tam Namami Shanaishcharam..!!
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