As important as the method of observing the Saturday fast is, equally important is the method of fasting.
It is believed that after fasting on Saturday, some rules must be followed at the time of mercury, only then the fast is considered complete.
In such a situation, let's know from JyotishacharyaRadhakant Vats the method of observing the Saturday fast and also know what things should be donated on this day.
Saturday fasting method
- ShaniwarVratUdyapan should be done after fasting on 17, 27, 37, and 57 Saturdays.
- You can observe the fast for as many Saturdays as you have resolved.
- Worship the next Saturday on the Saturday on which the resolution of the fast is being fulfilled.
- Wake up early in the morning and take a bath by mixing black sesame or Ganges water in the bath water.
- Chant the mantra 'Om Pram PremPraumSahShanaishcharayaNamah' by meditating on Shani Dev.
- Offer blue or black clothes to Shani Dev and read Shani Chalisa.
- Go to Shani Dev's temple and offer oil to him and offer marigold flowers.
- Offer things made of black urad dal to Shani Dev.
- Perform Shani Dev's Aarti and distribute Bhog as Prasad.
- Donating after Saturday fasting has been considered very important.
- Fasting on Saturday without donating never yields results.
Donate these things on Saturday
- Donation of black clothes and shoes: By donating black clothes and shoes on Saturday, Shani Dev's grace remains.
- Donation of iron things: Donating anything made of iron on Saturday destroys the malefic effects of Rahu.
- Donation of grains: By donating grains on Saturday, blessings remain in the house and there is progress in the house.
- Donation of umbrella: Donating umbrellas on Saturday gives relief to Sade Sati and Dhaiya. Sorrows go away.
- Donation of hard work: Donating hard work in any auspicious work on Saturday opens the way to success in life.
You should also take care of this method while observing Saturday fast and must donate these things on Saturday.
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