Shani Jayanti is observed with great enthusiasm to mark the birth anniversary of Hindu Lord Shani. He is considered as one of the most significant as well as feared deities in Hinduism. Lord Shani is the son of Lord Surya Dev and according to the Indian Vedic astrology, Shani dev is represented by the planet Saturn and it is believed to have a very strong influence over the lives of the people. By worshipping Lord Shani, on his birth anniversary, devotees can ward off all bad omens and evils from their life. As the significant Hindu occasion, Shani Jayanti 2019 has arrived, let us know the date and rituals that is associated with the birth anniversary of Shani dev. Vat Savitri Vrat 2019 Mehndi Designs: Simple Henna Patterns and Latest Mehandi Images for Married Women to Celebrate Savitri Brata. 

Shani Jayanti 2019: Date & Puja Muhurat

According to the North Indian Purnimant calendar, Shani Jayanti is observed on Amavasya Tithi during Hindu Jyeshtha month. Again, as per the South Indian Amavasyant calendar, Shani Jayanti falls on Amavasya tithi during Vaishakha month. It is the name of the Lunar month that differs in both type of the calendars, however, Shani Jayanti falls on the same day. This year, as per Drik Panchang, Shani Jayanti tithi begins at 04:30 pm on June 2 and the Amavasya tithi ends on 03:31 on June 3, 2019. Best WhatsApp Messages, Vat Purnima Quotes and SMS to Send Warm Greetings on Savitri Brata!

Shani Jayanti Significance & Rituals

Lord Shani is considered to be very significant among the Hindus. Everyone, in the eyes of the lord is same. Esteemed astrologers, consider Lord Shani as the spiritual karma Guru in the Indian astrology and gives results on the basis of a person’s karma. Shani is the son of Sun and Chhaya and was cursed by his own wife and celestial mother Parvati. Maa Parvati also gave a boon to Shani that no important event in the life of a person will occur, unless he gives his divine sanctity to that work. Shani Jayanti is an occasion when we celebrate the birthday of Lord Shani that falls on Amavasya Tithi of the Hindu Vaisakh month.

Devotees observe fast on Shani Jayanti and pray to Shani dev to remove all the obstacles in their lives. If pleased, Lord Shani blesses his devotees with abundant knowledge, wealth and prosperity. The followers even visit Shani Temple and chant Shani Stotra to get the blessings of Shani Dev. Shani Shingnapur Shaneshwara Mandir, Maharashtra is very famous and a large number of people visit the Holy place to pray and get blessings from Shani Dev.

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