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Shani Jayanti 2026: Date, Shani Amavasya Puja Vidhi &…
Shani Jayanti 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Remedies
Shani Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Shani, the God of Justice (Karmaphal Daata). It is celebrated on the Amavasya Tithi (New Moon) of the Jyeshtha month. This day is also known as Shani Amavasya.
Lord Shani is the son of Lord Surya (Sun God) and Chhaya. He rules the planet Saturn and the weekday Saturday. Devotees observe strict fasting and perform special pujas on this day to appease Lord Shani and seek relief from the malefic effects of Saturn, such as Sade Sati and Dhaiya.
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Shani Jayanti 2026 Date & Muhurat
In 2026, Shani Jayanti falls on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Since it is a Sunday (ruled by his father Surya), the day holds special astrological significance.
| Event | Date & Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Shani Jayanti Date | June 14, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Amavasya Tithi Begins | 09:42 PM on Jun 13, 2026 |
| Amavasya Tithi Ends | 07:38 PM on Jun 14, 2026 |
*Note: Shani Jayanti often coincides with Vat Savitri Vrat in North India.
Significance of Shani Jayanti
Lord Shani is often misunderstood as a cruel deity, but in reality, he is the Lord of Justice. He rewards hard work, discipline, and righteousness while punishing bad karma. Saturn is the slowest moving planet, symbolizing patience and long-term results.
- Sade Sati Relief: Worshipping Shani Dev on his birthday is the most effective way to reduce the hardships of the 7.5-year cycle of Saturn (Sade Sati).
- Karmic Cleansing: Offering prayers on this day helps cleanse past sins and bad karma.
- Success & Prosperity: A favorable Shani in the horoscope brings immense wealth, authority, and success.
Rituals: How to Celebrate Shani Jayanti?
Devotees perform specific rituals to please Shani Dev:
- Fasting: Observe a fast from sunrise to sunset. Eat only one simple meal after performing the evening puja.
- Tailabhishekam: Visit a Shani temple and offer mustard oil or sesame oil to the idol of Lord Shani.
- Offerings: Offer black sesame seeds (Til), black cloth, iron nails, and blue flowers (Aparajita) to the deity.
- Mantra Chanting: Chant the Shani Beej Mantra or recite Shani Chalisa 108 times.
- Charity (Daan): Donate black clothes, shoes, umbrellas, or urad dal to the needy. Feeding black dogs or crows is also highly auspicious.
Powerful Shani Mantras
Shani Beej Mantra:
“Om Pram Prim Prom Sah Shanaye Namah”
Shani Gayatri Mantra:
“Om Sanaischaraya Vidmahe Sooryaputraya Dheemahi
Tanno Manda Prachodayata”
Astrological Significance & Remedies
Saturn’s position in your horoscope dictates your professional life, longevity, and discipline. If Saturn is weak or afflicted, you may face delays and obstacles.
Remedies for Shani Dosha:
- Perform Shani Shanti Homa on Shani Jayanti.
- Wear a Blue Sapphire (Neelam) ring (only after consulting an astrologer).
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa regularly, as Lord Shani promised not to trouble devotees of Lord Hanuman.
- Light a mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree on Saturday evenings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shani Jayanti falls on Sunday, June 14, 2026 (Jyeshtha Amavasya).
Yes, you can perform a simple puja at home by chanting mantras and lighting a mustard oil lamp. However, for specific dosha nivaran, it is recommended to visit a temple or book a Pandit.
Donating black items like black clothes, sesame seeds, mustard oil, iron utensils, or black gram (urad dal) is considered highly beneficial.
