The day of Shani Jayanti is considered very important in Hindu religion. This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Shani Dev, the god of justice. On this occasion, devotees perform special worship, fast and do charity. It is believed that religious measures taken on this day are helpful in reducing the difficulties of life.
On the occasion of Shani Jayanti, worshiping and circumambulating the Peepal tree is said to have special significance. According to religious beliefs, the Peepal tree is considered to be the abode of the gods and it is also specially associated with Shani Dev.
🌳 How many circumambulation of Peepal tree is considered auspicious?
According to religious traditions, doing 7 or 11 circumambulation of the Peepal tree on the day of Shani Jayanti is considered very auspicious. Some devotees also perform 21 parikrama as per their faith and resolution.
It is believed that chanting the mantra “Om Shan Shanaishcharaya Namah” while doing Parikrama gives special results and reduces the effect of Shani Dosha.
⚖️ What is the religious significance?
According to the scriptures and folk beliefs, the Peepal tree is considered a symbol of the Trinity. Worshiping it on the day of Shani Jayanti brings discipline, patience and stability in a person’s life.
It is also believed that circling the Peepal tree removes negative energy and improves the balance of a person’s karma, due to which the obstacles in life gradually reduce.
🪔 Which two major crises provide relief?
According to religious beliefs, circling Peepal tree on Shani Jayanti is believed to provide relief from mainly two types of troubles:
1️⃣ Effect of Shani Dosh and Sadesati
People who have the influence of Shani Dosh or Sade Sati in their horoscope may have increased conflicts, delays and obstacles in their life. It is believed that circumambulation of Peepal tree and worship of Shani Dev reduces these effects.
2️⃣ Financial and work constraints
The second major crisis is considered to be financial interruption in life and continuous interruption in work. Devotees believe that the worship done on Shani Jayanti speeds up the stalled work and shows signs of improvement in the economic situation.
🙏 Simple form of worship method
Devotees observe a fast on this day after taking bath in the morning and go near the Peepal tree and offer water. After this, Shani Mantra is chanted while circling around by lighting a lamp. Many people also light an oil lamp and donate black sesame seeds.