Mumbai: Shani Jayanti holds immense religious significance in Hinduism as the birth anniversary of Lord Shani, the powerful planet deity associated with karma and justice. Celebrated annually on the Amavasya (new moon) of the Jyeshtha month, this sacred day is believed to mark the appearance of Shani Dev, the son of Surya Dev (Sun God) and Mata Chhaya. Devotees observe the occasion with special prayers, rituals, and remedies to seek protection from life’s obstacles and attract prosperity.
It is widely believed that worshipping Lord Shani on this day helps ease the effects of Saturn- doshas (flaws) in one’s horoscope such as Shani Sade Sati or Dhaiyya, and brings peace, balance, and fairness into life. Here’s everything you need to know about Shani Jayanti 2025 — including its date, auspicious puja timings, step-by-step worship method, and easy ways to appease Lord Shani.
When is Shani Jayanti in 2025?
As per the Hindu Panchang, the Amavasya tithi (new moon date) of the Jyeshtha month begins at 12:11 PM on 26 May 2025 and ends at 8:31 PM on 27 May 2025. Following the Udaya Tithi rule (day that begins with sunrise), Shani Jayanti will be observed on 27 May 2025.
Auspicious Timings for Shani Jayanti Puja 2025
- Amavasya Tithithi Begin: 26 May 2025 at 11:14 PM
- Amavasya Tithi ends: 27 May 2025 at 9:34 pm
- Best Time for Puja: 11:45 AM to 12:35 PM on 27 May
- Ideal Window for Shani Worship: From sunrise till 1:00 PM
Shani Dev Puja Vidhi
- Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
- Purify the puja space with Gangajal (holy water).
- Place an idol or image of Shani Dev on a black cloth.
- Light a mustard oil lamp and add 7 cloves to it.
- Offer black sesame seeds, urad dal, blue or black flowers, and dark-coloured clothes to the deity.
- Chant the mantra “Om sham shanaishcharaya namah” 108 times.
- Recite Shani Stotra or Shani Chalisa with Devotion.
- Donate black clothes, black gram, iron utensils, and oil to the poor.
- Simple Remedies to Please Lord Shani on Shani Jayanti
- Pour water at the base of a Peepal tree and circle it seven times.
- Feed jaggery and black gram to monkeys; give roti to stray dogs.
- Donate black clothes and food grains to the needy.
- Light an oil lamp in an iron container and place it at a Shani temple.
- Regularly recite the Hanuman Chalisa to reduce Shani’s harsh effects.
Spiritual Significance of Shani Jayanti
Among the nine planetary deities (Navagrahas), Lord Shani is known as the most impactful, delivering results based strictly on one’s karma. For individuals facing tough Saturn transits like Sade Sati or Dhaiyya, this day is considered highly beneficial. Performing rituals with sincerity on Shani Jayanti is believed to remove delays, obstacles, and injustices from life — and bring divine blessings of discipline, justice, and peace.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not endorse or validate these claims.)
