How is Shani Jayanti celebrated

The birthday of Shani is known as Shani Jayanti. Shani, who is one of the nine planets in the solar system, is considered one of the significant planets in astrology. Saturdays are the days of Shani, and the planet represents the West direction. Shani is represented by a black dog, and crow is his mount.

 

Shani is known as karmic planet because he savors people for their karmas done in the past life. People who have done evil things in their past life get punished by Shani in different ways. Similarly, those who have performed virtues and goodwill to others get savored by Shani in a graceful way. The grace of Shani has the power to bring achievement to the person, he lives with an optimistic nature toward life, and no mental negativity such as depression and anxiety harass them.

 

If one has Saturn in a malefic position in their chart, the person struggles their whole life. He has to put every single effort into achieving things; even then, it seems like all his efforts go in vain.

 

Worshipping Saturn brings benefic results to the native. He gets blessed by the grace of Shani, and gradually his life comes on track. Shani Jayanti is always a great occasion to remember Shani. It is the most suitable day on which devotees can worship Shani and observe fasting for him.

 

It is believed that when you invoke a particular planet or Lord on their birthdays, it easily connects you with them and sends your prayers to them. This year Shani Jayanti will fall on 10th June 2021. Those who are struggling in life because of the bad effects of Shani should visit the Shani temple and offer the oil Abhishekam to Shani.

 

Legends behind Shani

 

Hindu mythology sees Shani as the son of Lord Surya and Chaya. It is said that Surya’s first wife, Sandhya, had a son called Yama and a daughter called Yami. However, due to Surya’s radiance, Sandhya was not able to tolerate him and live with him.

 

Hence Sandhya left her shadow “Chaya” to take care of her husband, Surya. This way, Sandhya also ensured that her kids don’t feel like living without a mother. Later Chaya and Surya fell in love and produced a child who was called Shani. Surya’s sons Yama and Shani punish the living beings based on their karmas. However, Shani punishes them during the lifetime, whereas Yama punishes them after their life.

 

It is also said that when Shani took birth and opened his eyes right after the birth. This event made the Sun eclipsed, and hence Shani is not considered a benefic planet. However, Shani is like a teacher who teaches lessons to his students. Even if one has to learn it the hard way, Shani makes sure that one learns his lessons during his lifetime.

 

This way, when one has got all the teachings of Shani, he receives Shani’s grace in the end. The individual comes with a more refined personality, and after all his efforts when he got name, fame, and wealth, he values them like his life.

 

Shani’s task is to teach an individual his lessons. If one doesn’t learn them in this lifetime, Shani does the same in the next lifetime until the person learns.

 

Rituals Followed during Shani Jayanti Pooja.

 

On Shani Jayanti, people observe fast and perform certain rituals.

 

·         One should wake up early morning and have a bath; waking up in Brahma Muhurta is always auspicious.

·         You should clean the Puja room and keep the Shani idol ready to be worshipped.

·         Perform the Sun Pooja using mustard oil and sesame seeds. You can also offer pepper, pickle, peanut oil, basil leaves, cloves, and black salt.

·         The devotee should chant the Shani mantra, “Om Shanishcharya Namah,” at least 108 times.

·         Once the Puja is performed, you should donate all the offerings to a needy or poor person.

·         If the person is observing fast on the day, he should not consume anything till he breaks the fast.

 

Worship Lord Shani this Shani Jayanti, and let the power of Shani uplift your life. Improve Shani’s position in your horoscope and unlock its benefic effects by worshipping Shani and observing a fast.