Shani Dev holds a very special place in Hinduism. Shani is not just a planet, but is considered the presiding deity of justice and karma. Shani Dev is a boon for those who do good deeds and have a charitable spirit, but for those who follow the path of unrighteousness and injustice, Shani Dev comes as a warning or challenge. Let us try to know more about Shani Jayanti 2025 of Shani Dev in this article.
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What is Shani Jayanti?
Shani Jayanti is celebrated as the birthday of Shani Dev. This date is especially celebrated on the day when Shani Dev appeared on Amavasya Tithi, hence this date is also called “Shani Amavasya“.
The festival of Shani Amavasya is considered very important to calm the influence of Shani Dev, get the blessings of Shani Dev and atone for your sins. Scholars and astrologers believe that the people who observe fast and worship on this day, their troubles, obstacles and misfortunes start going away from their lives.
When is Shani Jayanti in 2025?
In the year 2025, Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on Tuesday, 27 May. Shani Jayanti falls on the Amavasya date of the month of Jyeshtha every year according to the Hindu calendar. This is the date of Amavasya which is especially revered as the birthday of Shani Dev. On this day, special rituals, oil anointment, recitation of Shani Stotra, and charity have special significance in Shani temples.
Who is Shani Dev?
There are unique gods in Hinduism and devotion to every god holds special significance for the devotees. In our Sanatan Dharma, it is believed that a person has to suffer the consequences of his good and bad deeds not only during his lifetime but even after death, he is given heaven or hell according to his deeds.
To run this confluence of sin and virtue in a proper manner on earth, there is a god whom everyone calls Shani Dev or Shani Maharaj. You must have seen his black colored idols in most of the temples, on which devotees come every Saturday to light mustard oil lamps.
Shani Dev has been described in great detail in the Puranas. His father is Sun God and the name of his Maya is Chaya (Samvarana). Shani Dev is known as Kalpurush, Nyayadhipati, and Karmaphaldaata. He is the slowest planet among the nine planets and stays in each zodiac for about 2.5 years. For this reason, Shani’s Sadhesati and Dhaiyya have special significance.
It is said that the person who is affected by the Sadesati of Shani starts going through bad times. Such a person then has to make tireless efforts to please Shani Dev.
Why Shani Dev is Black in Color?
- Shani Dev is considered to be of dark complexion, just and serious nature. It is said that he hated his father Surya Dev, read our article to know the reason for this.
- Shani Dev’s vehicle is also Kala i.e. Kaak (crow).
- Shani Dev has three weapons, a bow, a trident and a mace.
- It is believed that Shani Dev also keeps his blessings on those who worship Shri Hanuman Ji. Read our article to know why this is so.
Shani Sade Sati
- Shani Dev gives fruits to man according to his sins and virtues.
- He hates injustice, corruption and deceit.
- Shani Dev provides stability and prosperity in the lives of those who follow the path of truth, restraint and service.
Whenever Shani Dev is unhappy with the deeds of a person, he enters in his rashifal and this is what we called as Shani Sade Sati. It is said that because of Shani Sade Sati even the good deeds of person fruits bad result and a person starts feeling stuck in his life. Observing Fast and offering Shani Dev prayers on Shani Jayanti is a good way to get relief from Shani Sade Sati.
Shani Jayanti Puja Vidhi
On the day of Shani Jayanti, devotees observe a fast, take bath, wear black clothes and offer oil, lemon, flowers, sesame seeds, and black clothes on the idol or picture of Shani Dev.
In particular, the following tasks are considered extremely virtuous:
Chant Shani Mantra. (Shani Dev Mantra)
- Tantric mantra of Shani Dev Ji – Om Pram Preem Praum Sasah Shanye Namah.
- Vedic mantra of Shani Dev Maharaj – Om Shanno Devirabhishtadaapo Bhavantupitaye.
- Single letter mantra of Shani Dev – Om Shan Shanaishcharaya Namah.
- Gayatri Mantra of Shani Dev Ji – Om Bhagbhavaya Vidmahain Mrityurupaya Dhimahi Tanno Shanih Prachodyat.
- Single letter mantra of Shani Dev – Om Shan Shanaishcharaya Namah.
- Recite Shani Chalisa and Shani Stotra written by Dasharatha.
- Donating black clothes, sesame seeds, oil, iron and umbrella to the poor around you is considered very auspicious on this day.
- Feeding a black dog, black cow or crow is also considered fruitful on this day.
- It is worth noting that Saturn is not called a ‘cruel planet’ but a ‘judge’. Its purpose is not to punish but to make a person aware of his deeds.
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