Shani pooja and its Importance
Shani pooja is done to please the planet Saturn (also known as Shani). Shani pooja (worship of Saturn) is done for getting mental peace and to get rid of disease. In Hindu mythology is to be believed that Shani dev plays the role of judge in human life and Shani dev punishes the human for the sins they have committed in the human world. Shani dev keeps an eye on our deed and according to our karma he will decide to rewards us or to punish us. Shani is considered as the most feared divinity due to his power. According to the Hindu mythology Saturday is considered as a day of Shani. That’s why people used to Shani pooja on each Saturday and offer him oil through a sacred fig (peepal) tree.
Position of Shani (Saturn)
Shani is known to be most powerful in 7th house. Shani (Saturn) rules over two astronomical signs Capricorn and Aquarius. Shani exhilarate in the sign of Libra and falls in the sign of Aries. Saturn is known as a beneficial planet for Taurus and Libra root.
Effect of Shani can cause many difficulties like family problems, health issues, business loss, loss of property etc. and hence it is recommended to do Shani pooja.
Shani pooja – worship of Saturn
People who have facing difficulties (Sade sati) of Shani in their horoscope need to perform this Shani pooja. Shani pooja or worship of Saturn releases all the difficulties and hardship person facing in their life. One is advised to recite the Shani mantra facing the west it will minimize the effect of evil, the following mantra is here
Aum Aing Hring Shring Shung Shanaishcharaye Namah: Aum"
Some preventive steps to reduce Shani affect
- Do a fast of 51 Saturdays and take khichdi made of rice and black urad daal after sunset.
- You are advised to wear a blue sapphire on Saturdays.
- Wear Rudraksha Necklace
- You can also worship lord hanuman and chanting his name and mantras and also lightning a ghee lamp in front of him
- Donate sesame seed on each Saturday.
- Wear a Shani yantra pendant.
- Wear a Shani ring (available at Shani shinganapur).
- You can also pray to lord Shiva and chant Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
- You can also visit to any Shani dev temple on a regular basis to remove the malice affect on you and to impress Lord Shani. Some of the famous temples are Shani shignapur, Shani dham, shri Shani temple, and others temples. These temples have their own specific value and you can perform various types of Shani pooja to keep your family’s wealth and health safe.
Significance of Shani
Shani is an indicator of longevity, misery, sorrow, delays, humility, wisdom, integrity. Saturn (Shani) is referred as planet of darkness which also an indicator of trouble and misery and Shani also rule over the darker side of the person which will bring the change in human’s nature. Shani is known as for giver as well as for destroyer. If person sincerely pray to Shani or perform Shani pooja, then Shani blessed him with proper wealth and health without any worries.