Shani Amavasya 2024: Significance and Remedies
Shani Amavasya observed on a Saturday, is a special day dedicated to Lord Shani, the god of karma and justice. The last Shani Amavasya of 2024 will fall on November 30. This day is crucial for seeking Lord Shani’s blessings and performing rituals to reduce the bad effects of Shani Dosha, Sade Sati, and life’s challenges. However, it’s best to perform these actions quietly for the most effective results. Let’s explore the key rituals and remedies for this auspicious day.
Shani Amavasya 2024: Date and Time
- Amavasya Begins: November 30, 2024 – 10:29 AM
- Amavasya Ends: December 1, 2024 – 11:50 AM
- Rahu Kaal: November 30, 2024 – 09:33 AM to 10:51 AM
Effective Remedies to Perform on Shani Amavasya
- Worship the Peepal Tree: Perform rituals and prayers under a Peepal tree to reduce the malefic effects of Shani Dosha.
- Chant Shani Mantras: Recite Shani Dev’s mantras, such as “Om Sham Shanaischaraya Namah”, to reduce the impact of Sade Sati.
- Read the Shani Chalisa: Reciting the Shani Chalisa brings positivity and blessings.
- Donate Black Items: Offer black sesame seeds, mustard oil, black cloth, black lentils (urad dal), and even footwear to the needy. This is believed to resolve life’s difficulties and reduce Shani Dosha.
- Worship Lord Hanuman: Praying to Lord Hanuman on Shani Amavasya also pleases Lord Shani, helping to protect you from hardship.
Why Worship Shani Dev on Saturdays?
Saturday is the day for Lord Shani. Worshiping him on this day helps overcome sadness, problems, and tough times. Lord Shani’s blessings can bring progress and success, while Shani Dosha or Sade Sati can cause delays, financial troubles, and personal struggles. Doing specific actions on Shani Amavasya helps bring good results.
How to Perform Shani Puja
- Morning Ritual: Start by bathing and wearing clean clothes.
- Offer Mustard Oil: Visit a Shani temple and light a mustard oil lamp near Shani Dev’s idol.
- Make Offerings: Present black sesame seeds, black lentils, blue flowers, black cloth, and mustard oil to the deity.
- Special Offering: Offer sweet puris to Lord Shani to please him.
- Mantra Chanting: For blessings, use a black tulsi mala and chant “Om Sham Shanaischaraya Namah” 108 times.
- Conclude with Aarti: End the puja by performing Shani Dev’s aarti.