Shani Dev has an important place in Hinduism. Shani Dev is known as the giver of karma. In the eternal tradition, the birth anniversary of Shani Dev is celebrated with great fanfare as Shani Jayanti.

It is believed that worshipping Shani Dev on the day of Shani Jayanti reduces the sufferings caused by Sade Sati and Dhaiya. In such a situation, let us know from astrologer expert DrRadhakant Vats about the date, auspicious time, worship method and importance of Shani Jayanti.

When is Shani Jayanti 2023?

  • According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Shani Jayanti is celebrated every year on the new moon day of Jyestha month.
  • This year, the Amavasya Tithi of Jyestha month will start on May 18, Thursday at 9.42 am.
  • Whereas, the Amavasya Tithi of Jyestha month will end on May 19, Friday, at 9.22 pm.
  • In such a situation, according to UdayaTithi, this year Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on 19th May.

Auspicious time of Shani Jayanti 2023 (Shani Jayanti 2023 ShubhMuhurat)

  • On the day of Shani Jayanti i.e. on May 19, Shobhan Yoga will remain till 6.17 pm.
  • At the same time, the morning time for worship will be from 7.11 am to 10.35 am.
  • Apart from this, the afternoon la muhurta for worship will be from 12:18 to 2:00.
  • Also, the Puja Muhurat for the evening will be from 5.25 to 7.7.

Puja Vidhi of Shani Jayanti 2023

  • On the day of Shani Jayanti, get up early in the morning and do a bath meditation.
  • Offer Arghya to Suryadev and chant Surya mantras.
  • Then remember Shani Dev and chant his mantras.
  • Make a garland of 108 names of Shani Dev.
  • Offer mustard oil and black sesame to Shani Dev.
  • Offer blue-coloured flowers to Shani Dev. Perform aarti of Shani Dev.
  • Pronounce 'Om Shan ShanaishcharayaNamah' while circumambulating the temple of Shani Dev.

Importance of Shani Jayanti 2023

  • Worshipping Shani Dev on the day of Shani Jayanti reduces the auspicious effect of Sadesati and Dhaiya.
  • One gets freedom from Shani dosha in the horoscope and Shani's anger also calms down.
  • Due to the pacification of Saturn, other planets formed in their alliance show favourable effects.
  • The malefic effects of Rahu are destroyed and negativity is protected.

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