Shani Jayanti
MarathiAlso known as: Shani Birthday, Shani Dev Jayanti
Shani Jayanti
About Shani Jayanti
Shani Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Lord Shani (Saturn). It falls on the new moon day (Amavasya) in Jyeshtha (May-June).
Devotees observe fasting and worship Lord Shani, seeking mitigation of Saturn's adverse effects.
In Maharashtra, Shani temples hold special pukas and devotees offer mustard oil and black sesame.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe fasting and worship Lord Shani for justice and protection.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe fasting throughout the day.
- Visit Shani temples and offer mustard oil and black sesame.
- Recite Shani mantras and seek divine justice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Lord Shani is worshipped with mustard oil, black sesame seeds, and blue/black flowers. Donating to the needy is also considered auspicious.
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.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.