Date of Shani Jayanti and Shani Amavasya in 2013–
June 08, 2013 (Saturday)
Introduction
Shani Jayanti is marked as birth anniversary
of Lord Shani. Lord Shani or Saturn is son of Lord Suryadev that rules
weekday Saturday. Shani Amavasya, i.e.
Amavasya on Saturday is considered to be highly auspicious for getting relief
from the effect of Lord Shani or the planet Saturn as per astrology. Shani
Amavasya is also considered to be the day on which on can free himself from
Pitru or Pitra Dosha. Shani Amavasya is also good to overcome the Kaal Sarpa Dosha.
Combination of Shani Jayanti and Shani Amavasya is a golden opportunity for all
of us to worship Lord Saturn and take his blessings. By pleasing Lord Saturn one
would get relief from the difficulties he or she is facing in life.
The common method of pleasing Lord Shani is by
performing Taila Abhishekam or Telabhishekam, which means pouring of mustard
oil on the idol of Lord Shani. Performing of Taila Abhishekam on Shani Amavasya
would please Lord Shani very much.
Lord Saturn Birth Story
As per
legends, Saturn is the son of Surya Deva. Surya deva was married to Sandhya
with whom he had three children, Manu, Yam and Yamuna. Sandhya could not bear
the radiance of Sun for long and decided to go for penance, leaving her shadow
(chaya) behind in service of Lord Sun. After some time Chaya gave birth to
Saturn.
How
to worship Lord Saturn on Shani Jayanti
On the
occasion of Shani Jayanti, devotees worship Lord Shani and observe fasts with
proper rituals. It is believed that donation, charity, puja, path etc made on
Shani Jayanti gives relief from sufferings for our bad karmas given by Lord
Saturn. The observer should wake up early in the morning, take bath, greet all
the nine planets and if possible establish an idol of Lord Shani made of iron.
Bathe the idol with mustard oil, sesame seeds and chant below given Lord Shani
mantra:
“Om Sham Shanaischaryaye
Namah”
After doing puja as per the rituals donate Saturn related
articles such as black cloth, black urad, black shoes, sesame, iron, mustard
oil etc. along with things used in puja. You can fast on this day also. Whether
you do fast or not, you must recite Lord Shani Mantra throughout the day. Sesame,
black pepper, peanut oil, pickle, clove, basil leaf and black salt must be used
in the puja. Worshipping Lord Hanuman also pleases Lord Shani. Lord
Hanuman had once rescued Lord Shani and to show is gratitude towards Lord
Hanuman, Lord Shani told him (Hanuman) that he would never cast his evil
effects on any of the followers of Hanuman. If you have Narmadeshwar Shivlinga, then abhishek it with
Mustard Oil. Recite “Om Namah Shivaya” also.
Chaaya Daan (Donating your shadow) on
Shani Amavasya/Shani Jayanti
On Shani Amavasya a special Daan called Chaaya Daan
is also performed. Chaaya means reflection. Daan means donation. so as the name
suggest it is a donation of the reflection. The procedure of performing Chaya Daan on Shani Amavasya is as follows:
Keep mustard oil in a bowl and place it beside the
bed where you sleep on the night before the Shani Amavasya. As soon as one gets
up on Shani Amavasya see your reflection in the oil. Give this oil as Donation
to some beggar on Shani Amavasya or give the oil in the temple of Lord Shani on
Shani Amavasya. By doing Chaaya Daan on Shani Amavasya one would please Lord
Shani and can expect some relief from difficulties caused by Lord Shani.
Celebrate Shani Jayanti with full devotion and get
blessings of Lord Saturn
Happy Shani Jayanti and Shani Amavasya
“Om Sham Shanaischaryaye
Namah”
“Hari Om Tat Sat”
“Jai Shree Krishna”
Acharya Vikas Malhotra
Astrologer, Numerologist and Spiritual Healer
{MBA, LLB, FCS, MA (Public Admn), FIII, JYOTISH VISHARAD}
