{"id":1859,"date":"2025-09-10T12:22:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T06:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=1859"},"modified":"2026-04-19T14:12:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T08:42:29","slug":"shani-jayanti-2026-date-puja-vidhi-significance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shani-jayanti-2026-date-puja-vidhi-significance\/","title":{"rendered":"Shani Jayanti 2026: Date, Shani Amavasya Puja Vidhi &#038; Significance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-28551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shani-Jayanti-2026--1024x577.png\" alt=\"Shani Jayanti 2026\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shani-Jayanti-2026--1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shani-Jayanti-2026--300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shani-Jayanti-2026--150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shani-Jayanti-2026--768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shani-Jayanti-2026--1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shani-Jayanti-2026-.png 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Shani Jayanti 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Significance &amp; Remedies<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Shani Jayanti<\/strong> marks the birth anniversary of <strong>Lord Shani<\/strong>, 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 <strong>Shani Amavasya<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Lord Shani is the son of <strong>Lord Surya<\/strong> (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 <em>Sade Sati<\/em> and <em>Dhaiya<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff3e0; border-left: 5px solid #f58120; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #f58120;color:#f58120\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #f58120;color:#f58120\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shani-jayanti-2026-date-puja-vidhi-significance\/#%F0%9F%8C%91_Book_Pandit_for_Shani_Shanti_Puja\" >\ud83c\udf11 Book Pandit for Shani Shanti Puja<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shani-jayanti-2026-date-puja-vidhi-significance\/#Shani_Jayanti_2026_Date_Muhurat\" >Shani Jayanti 2026 Date &amp; Muhurat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shani-jayanti-2026-date-puja-vidhi-significance\/#Significance_of_Shani_Jayanti\" >Significance of Shani Jayanti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shani-jayanti-2026-date-puja-vidhi-significance\/#Rituals_How_to_Celebrate_Shani_Jayanti\" >Rituals: How to Celebrate Shani Jayanti?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shani-jayanti-2026-date-puja-vidhi-significance\/#Powerful_Shani_Mantras\" >Powerful Shani Mantras<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shani-jayanti-2026-date-puja-vidhi-significance\/#Astrological_Significance_Remedies\" >Astrological Significance &amp; Remedies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shani-jayanti-2026-date-puja-vidhi-significance\/#Book_Puja_Services_with_SmartPuja\" >Book Puja Services with SmartPuja<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shani-jayanti-2026-date-puja-vidhi-significance\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%91_Book_Pandit_for_Shani_Shanti_Puja\"><\/span><strong>\ud83c\udf11 Book Pandit for Shani Shanti Puja<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Perform <strong>Shani Tailabhishekam<\/strong>, <strong>Shani Shanti Homam<\/strong>, or <strong>Navagraha Shanti<\/strong> with authentic Vedic rituals. <strong>SmartPuja<\/strong> connects you with experienced Pandits for home and temple pujas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcde Call to Book:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:08061160400\">080-61160400<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background-f58120 wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; background-color: #f58120; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/shani-shanti-puja-and-jaap\"><strong>Book Shani Puja Now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shani_Jayanti_2026_Date_Muhurat\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Shani Jayanti 2026 Date &amp; Muhurat<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2026, Shani Jayanti falls on <strong>Sunday, June 14, 2026<\/strong>. Since it is a Sunday (ruled by his father Surya), the day holds special astrological significance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table  class=\" table table-hover\" >\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #f58120; color: white;\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #f58120; color: white;\"><strong>Date &amp; Time (IST)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Shani Jayanti Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>June 14, 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Amavasya Tithi Begins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>09:42 PM on Jun 13, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Amavasya Tithi Ends<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>07:38 PM on Jun 14, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><em>*Note: Shani Jayanti often coincides with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/vat-savitri-puja-2026-date-vrat-vidhi-significance\/\">Vat Savitri Vrat<\/a> in North India.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Shani_Jayanti\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Significance of Shani Jayanti<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Book-Pandit-For-pitru-paksha-Puja-In-Bangalore-2023-02-27T100442.763-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lord Shani Dev Mythology\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Book-Pandit-For-pitru-paksha-Puja-In-Bangalore-2023-02-27T100442.763-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Book-Pandit-For-pitru-paksha-Puja-In-Bangalore-2023-02-27T100442.763-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Book-Pandit-For-pitru-paksha-Puja-In-Bangalore-2023-02-27T100442.763-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Book-Pandit-For-pitru-paksha-Puja-In-Bangalore-2023-02-27T100442.763-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Book-Pandit-For-pitru-paksha-Puja-In-Bangalore-2023-02-27T100442.763-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Book-Pandit-For-pitru-paksha-Puja-In-Bangalore-2023-02-27T100442.763.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Lord Shani is often misunderstood as a cruel deity, but in reality, he is the <strong>Lord of Justice<\/strong>. He rewards hard work, discipline, and righteousness while punishing bad karma. Saturn is the slowest moving planet, symbolizing patience and long-term results.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sade Sati Relief:<\/strong> 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).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Karmic Cleansing:<\/strong> Offering prayers on this day helps cleanse past sins and bad karma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Success &amp; Prosperity:<\/strong> A favorable Shani in the horoscope brings immense wealth, authority, and success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rituals_How_to_Celebrate_Shani_Jayanti\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Rituals: How to Celebrate Shani Jayanti?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Devotees perform specific rituals to please Shani Dev:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Fasting:<\/strong> Observe a fast from sunrise to sunset. Eat only one simple meal after performing the evening puja.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tailabhishekam:<\/strong> Visit a Shani temple and offer mustard oil or sesame oil to the idol of Lord Shani.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offerings:<\/strong> Offer black sesame seeds (Til), black cloth, iron nails, and blue flowers (Aparajita) to the deity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mantra Chanting:<\/strong> Chant the <em>Shani Beej Mantra<\/em> or recite <em>Shani Chalisa<\/em> 108 times.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charity (Daan):<\/strong> Donate black clothes, shoes, umbrellas, or urad dal to the needy. Feeding black dogs or crows is also highly auspicious.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powerful_Shani_Mantras\"><\/span><strong>Powerful Shani Mantras<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px;\"><strong>Shani Beej Mantra:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cOm Pram Prim Prom Sah Shanaye Namah\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shani Gayatri Mantra:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cOm Sanaischaraya Vidmahe Sooryaputraya Dheemahi<br \/>\nTanno Manda Prachodayata\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Astrological_Significance_Remedies\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Astrological Significance &amp; Remedies<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Saturn&#8217;s position in your horoscope dictates your professional life, longevity, and discipline. If Saturn is weak or afflicted, you may face delays and obstacles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remedies for Shani Dosha:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform <strong>Shani Shanti Homa<\/strong> on Shani Jayanti.<\/li>\n<li>Wear a <strong>Blue Sapphire (Neelam)<\/strong> ring (only after consulting an astrologer).<\/li>\n<li>Recite <strong>Hanuman Chalisa<\/strong> regularly, as Lord Shani promised not to trouble devotees of Lord Hanuman.<\/li>\n<li>Light a mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree on Saturday evenings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Puja_Services_with_SmartPuja\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Book Puja Services with SmartPuja<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ensure your Shani Shanti Puja is performed correctly with Vedic Vidhi. <strong>SmartPuja<\/strong> offers verified Pandits for:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bangalore | Mumbai | Delhi | Pune | Hyderabad | Chennai | Kolkata | Ahmedabad | 30+ Cities<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background-f58120 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/shani-shanti-puja-and-jaap\"><strong>Book Pandit Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1\" class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. When is Shani Jayanti in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shani\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shani<\/a> Jayanti falls on <strong>Sunday, June 14, 2026<\/strong> (Jyeshtha Amavasya).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-2\" class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Can we do Shani Puja at home?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-3\" class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. What should we donate on Shani Jayanti?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Donating black items like black clothes, sesame seeds, mustard oil, iron utensils, or black gram (urad dal) is considered highly beneficial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Event\",\n  \"name\": \"Shani Jayanti 2026\",\n  \"startDate\": \"2026-06-14\",\n  \"endDate\": \"2026-06-14\",\n  \"eventStatus\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/EventScheduled\",\n  \"eventAttendanceMode\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/OnlineEventAttendanceMode\",\n  \"location\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Place\",\n    \"name\": \"India\",\n    \"address\": {\n      \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n      \"addressCountry\": \"IN\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"image\": [\n    \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shani-Dev.png\"\n  ],\n  \"description\": \"Shani Jayanti 2026 Date, Puja Vidhi, and Booking Details. 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