Shani Jayanti is celebrated on the Amavasya (new moon) day of Jyeshtha month. It is also called Shani Amavasya. It is believed that on this day, Lord Shani, the God of Justice and son of Lord Surya (Sun God) and Goddess Chaya, was born. Therefore, worshiping Lord Shani on this day is considered especially important. According to traditional beliefs, performing such puja brings very auspicious results. Apart from this, it also helps in ensuring that the blessings of Lord Shani remain upon the devotee. Let us discuss in detail when Shani Jayanti falls, what are the proper rituals for the puja, and what are some simple ways to please Lord Shani.
**When is Shani Jayanti 2026?**
According to Panchang (Hindu calendar), Amavasya of Jyeshtha month will start at 4:12 am on Saturday, May 16. Amavasya Tithi will continue till 1:31 am the next day – Sunday, May 17. Therefore, based on the calculation of Uday Tithi (date prevalent at the time of sunrise), Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on 16th May. This year, Shani Jayanti is falling on Saturday, which is traditionally considered a day dedicated to Lord Shani. As a result, immense spiritual virtue can be attained by worshiping on this day with proper rituals and following some simple measures.
**Jyeshtha Amavasya Tithi Start:** Saturday, May 16, 4:12 am
**Jyeshtha Amavasya Tithi ends:** Sunday, May 17, 1:31 am (late night)
**Shani Jayanti 2026:** Saturday, 16 May
**Shani Jayanti Puja Method**
On the day of Jyeshtha Amavasya, the devotee should wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath. After that, he should wear clean clothes. At the place of worship, spread a black cloth on a high platform (*chowki*) and install the idol or picture of Lord Shani on it. After this, perform religious bath (*Abhishek*) of Lord Shani using *Panchagavya*, *Panchamrit* and other similar holy items.
Apply *kumkum* (vermilion) and *kajal* to Lord Shani. Also, ensure that a mustard oil lamp is placed right in front of them, and worship them with incense, lamp and other religious paraphernalia. On the occasion of Shani Jayanti, it is considered extremely auspicious to offer flowers and oil-based sweets as *bhog* (sacred food offerings) to Lord Shani. Besides, one should also chant mantras dedicated to Lord Shani.
After reciting *Shani Chalisa*, perform *Aarti* (lamp lighting ceremony) of Lord Shani as per proper rituals and religious customs; Finally, apologize for any mistakes made during the puja.
It is believed that by worshiping Lord Shani with proper rituals and deep devotion on the day of Shani Jayanti, the devotee receives his divine blessings. Additionally, taking some special measures on this day helps in reducing the adverse effects arising due to the position of Lord Saturn in the horoscope.
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**Measures to please Shani Dev**
Doing some simple measures on the day of Shani Jayanti is considered very auspicious. These measures can prove helpful in removing the adverse effects associated with Shani Dev. For this, prepare *Prasad* of black gram on the day of Shani Jayanti and feed it to the monkeys. Apart from this, you can also offer this black gram *Prasad* under a Peepal tree.
Chanting mantras dedicated to Shani Dev is considered an excellent means of obtaining his divine blessings. To fulfill this purpose, you can chant the mantra “Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah” 108 times. Apart from this, chanting the *Panchopachar* mantra – “Om Pram Preem Praum Saha Shanaishcharaya Namah” – is also considered auspicious.
On the occasion of Shani Jayanti, water mixed with black sesame seeds should be offered to the Peepal tree. After this, a mustard oil lamp should be lit under the tree. By doing this, it is believed that the blessings of Lord Shani remain constant in the person’s life. Additionally, this remedy is considered to please Lord Shani.
On the day of Shani Amavasya, according to one’s financial capacity, donating black shoes, black umbrella, black sesame seeds etc. to a poor or needy person is considered very auspicious. This practice is helpful in reducing the inauspicious effects associated with Lord Shani.
