Shani Jayanti 2026: Date, time, puja rituals and significance of Shani Amavasya

Shani Jayanti is one of the most auspicious days in Hindu religion. The day is considered an extremely auspicious day to appease Lord Shani. People celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Shani dev. This day is also celebrated as Shani Amavasya. Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on Amavasya tithi. Shani Jayanti is being celebrated today, May 16, 2026.

Shani Jayanti 2026: Date and Time

Amavasya Tithi Begins - May 16, 2026 - 05:11 AM
Amavasya Tithi Ends - May 17, 2026 - 01:30 AM

Shani Jayanti 2026: Significance

Shani Jayanti is a significant day. Lord Surya and Mother Swarna (Chhaya) gave birth to Lord Shani on this sacred day that's why the day is celebrated as Shani Jayanti. As the day falls on Anavasya tithi so this is also observe as Shani Amavasya. Lord Shani is regarded as the ruler of karma, justice and discipline including commerce and service. It is believed that wherever Shanidev looks directly, it is seen to be unlucky, and devotees should avoid staring into Lord Shani's eyes.

Shani Jayanti 2026: Celebration

In the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, this event is especially observed. The nation's most well-known Lord Shani dev temples include Thirunallar Shani Temple, Kokilavan Dham Sani Dev Temple, and Shani Shingnapur. To offer prayers to Lord Shani dev, many devotees travel to Shani Shingnapur.

Shani Jayanti 2026: Puja Rituals

1. You are advised to visit a Shani temple or Navgraha temple to perform puja.
2. Light a mustard oil diya beneath a peepal tree at the Shani temple.
3. People can chant Shani mantra "Om Sham Shanishcharaye Namah" 108 times to appease Shani dev.
4. A large number of devotees travel to Nasik's Shani Shingnapur.
5. People are suggested to distribute food and clothes to the people who need it.

Mantra

1. Om Sham Shanaishchraye Namah..!!2. Neelanjana Samabhasam Ravi Putram Yamagrajam, Chhaya Martand Shambhutam, Tam Namami Shanishcharam..!!