Shani Jayanti 2024: Shani Jayanti is celebrated on Jyeshtha Amavasya. It is believed that those who worship Shani Dev on this day do not have to face the wrath of Shani’s Mahadasha. On the other hand, people suffering from Sadesati and Dhaiyya get relief from their troubles.
This year Shani Jayanti is on 6 June 2024. Those who observe Shani Jayanti fast should listen to the story of Shani’s birth (Shani Birth story), this gives auspicious results. Know how to worship Shani Dev, the story of Shani Jayanti.
Method of worship of Shani Jayanti (Shani Jayanti Puja Vidhi)
- On Shani Jayanti, one should worship Hanumanji in the morning. Keep a fast on this day.
- In the evening, offer sesame seeds, urad, black pepper, mustard oil, cloves to Shani Dev in Shani temple.
- While chanting the mantra ‘Om Praam Preem Praom Sah Shanaishcharaya Namah’, donate things related to Lord Shanidev like iron, black sesame seeds, blackberries, black shoes, oil etc.
- Light a lamp under the Peepal tree and recite Shani Stotra.
Story of Shani Jayanti (Shani Jayanti Katha)
Shani is the son of Sun God and his wife Chhaya. Sun God was married to Sangya, daughter of Prajapati Daksh. Sangya and Sun God had three children Manu, Yam and Yamuna. After some time, Sangya tried to maintain a relationship with Sun, but Sangya could not bear the brightness of Sun for long. For this reason, Sangya left her Chhaya in the service of her husband Surya and went away from there. Chhaya was also known as Samvarana.
Why did Surya Dev not accept Shani Dev
Being a shadow form, Svarna did not face any problem from the brightness of the Sun God and after some time, Shani Dev, Bhadra were born from the union of Chhaya and Sun God. From the time of birth, Shani Dev was dark complexioned, tall, with big eyes and long hair. Seeing Shani like this, Sun God refused to accept him. In anger, Shani cast an evil eye on the Sun and the Sun God turned black. From then on, both became opponents of each other.
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