Hindu Festival Shani Jayanti 2016 – 5th June (Sunday)

As per Hindu mythology, the Hindu festival Shani Jayanti is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Shani. According to astrologers, Shani is referred as Saturn, which has the greatest influence on people. It is believed that we all should celebrate the Shani Jayanti to secure that bad omen stays away to the maximum limit. The devotees belonging to different communities of Hinduism worship to please Lord Shani.

The festival Shani Jayanti is renowned on Vaishak Vadya Chaturdashi Amavasya and it is considered that Lord Shani was born on this day. This festival is celebrated in a noble style and all the rituals respective to the God Shani are strictly followed his violent nature. It is one of the most vital festival of Shani Shingnapur Shaneshwara temple in Maharashtra, India. The huge number of religious customs is followed on Shani Jayanti day.

The Effects of Shani on Life

 

The astrology experts explain the facts that a person’s success or failure in life is greatly affected by the entry of Shani in their horoscope. So this is true to some extent that the same cannot be taken for granted. Some of the people believe in the myth that Shani brings the bad luck in human life. In fact, Shani is believed to bring the best luck in life but only in a gradual manner that comes through patience and hard work. One thing, the importance of discipline is very common to understand to succeed in life. Keeping steadiness in life is something that is helpful in abidance the negative influence under control.

People perform the Navgrah Puja or Grahpravesh Puja according to their abilities on Shani Jayanti festival to please the God. The Large number of devotees visit the Shani temple and pray for good luck in their life. However, it is not desired that people leave everything to God in the search of prosperity. Shani Yagya has to be performed upon the advice of a Pundit to ward off the negative effect of Shani Devta.

Prayers for Shani Dev

 

Most of the people observe fast on the day of Shani Jayanti to ensure that they are able to lead an easy and  hamper free life. The procedure of celebrating the Shani Jayanti fast is same as Shanivar Vrat or Saturday fast. While, learning about the fasting process associated with the observation in a proper way is something that is required mostly. The Indian people are known to perform Shani Vrat to ensure that their personal life is protected to the core besides their families and relatives. There are some Pundits who suggest to perform Shani Jap 23000 times in order to live a peaceful and prosperous life. Offering some special Pujas are surely helpful in changing the position through which your luck too could be changed in effect.

On the morning of Hindu festival Shani Jayanti, the idol is cleaned with Gangajal, Charanamrit or Panchamrit, oil and water. After cleaning, the Nauratnahaar is positioned on the God Shani idol. 

On the occasion of Shani Jayanti, devotees perform “Shani Jayanti Puja” and “Shani Thailabhishekam”. Shani Homam or Shani Yagyas are also performed by devotees in the presence of Acharyas and Purohits to protect themselves from all wrongs and black magic. To avoid occultism, people wear a horse shoe in their fingers and also hang it in their houses. Normally, it is believed that Lord Shani creates barriers in one’s growth. Therefore, to delight the Lord Shani, these measures can be followed:

1 – Shani Strotra.

2 – Intonation of 11 Mala of ‘Om Sham Shaneshchraya Namah’.

3 - Fill the ant holes with the concoction of wheat and jaggery.

These are some basic steps which are taken on Shani Jayanti to prevent Shani Dosh and to please Lord Shani. This festival has a great importance in Indian Hindu culture. The people of Madhya Pradesh strongly believe in Shani Puja. It is considered very essential to get free from Shani Dosh before starting a new venture. Read further about Shani Jayanti 2016