Shani Jayanti
Kannada
Shani Jayanti
About Shani Jayanti
Shani Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Shani (Saturn), the son of Lord Surya. It falls in the month of Jyeshtha (May-June).
Devotees visit Shani temples, offer prayers, and participate in special ceremonies to seek blessings and protection from planetary afflictions.
The festival is celebrated with traditional feasts, devotional singing, and community gatherings in Karnataka.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform special Shani worship.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Visit Shani temples for special pujas.
- Offer prayers and participate in ceremonies.
- Spend the day in meditation and spiritual practices.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja with a festive meal.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Shani altar with black flowers and decorations.
- Offer prayers to Lord Shani with traditional rituals.
- Light mustard oil lamps and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It celebrates the birth of Lord Shani (Saturn), seeking his blessings for protection from planetary afflictions.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.