Shani Jayanti 2026 Date and Time: Puja vidhi, mantra, celebration and significance of Shani Amavasya

Shai Jayanti is one of the most significant festivals of the year. Devotees honor Lord Shani Dev on this auspicious day. According to Vedic astrology, Lord Shani is one of the most powerful planets. Shani is the lord of Justice and Karma, whereas Saturn encourages people to be extremely disciplined, punctual, and to follow the right path. People commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Shani Dev. Shani Jayanti is going to be celebrated on Amavasya tithi in the month of Jyeshtha. This year, Shani Jayanti or Shani Amavasya is being celebrated on 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 holds a great religious, spiritual and astrological significance according to Hindu scriptures. According to Shani Dev, people's fate is determined by their karma. Lord Shani dev is the lord of karma, justice and discipline. People celebrate Shani Jayanti to commemorate the birth anniversary of Shani Dev. As per Hindu texts, Shani Dev was born to father Surya Dev and mother Swarna, also known as Chhaaya. He bless the devotees, who worship him with devotion. There are numerous tales about Lord Shani Dev, one of the most well-known ones is that Ravana once abducted him and imprisoned him for a many years. After Hanuman Ji finally visited Lanka then he released him from the prison, Shani Dev thanked Lord Hanuman and he promised to pardon anyone who honestly worships Hanuman Ji.

How Shani Jayanti is celebrated?

People celebrate Shani Jayanti with deep respect and offer their sincere prayers to Lord Shani dev across the nation. A large number of devotees visit various popular Shani temples that are associated with Lord Shani. Among the most well-known temples dedicated to Lord Shani Dev are Thirunallar Shani Temple, Kokilavan Dham Sani Dev Temple, and Shani Shingnapur.

Shani Jayanti 2026: Puja Rituals

Light a diya

Light a diya with mustard oil and place it beneath the peepal tree. You can add sesame seeds in that earthen pot.

Chant Mantras

Devotees are advised to chant various Shani mantras, Shani stotrams and Shani beej mantras to seek the blessings of Lord Shani Dev.

Worship Peepal Tree

You should worship Peepal tree by lighting a diya on the day of Shani Jayanti.

Charity and Donation

Devotees should get engaged in donations and charity and people should donate clothes, food, and footwears among needy ones and among your laborers, sweepers and housekeepers.

Visit Shani Dev Temple

People are advised to visit Shani temple to mitignate Lord Shani's temple. People should perform Shani puja or Navgraha puja on this specific day to appease Lord Shani dev.

Mantra

1. Om Sham Shanaishcharaye Namah..!!2. Neelanjana Samabhasam Rvi Putram Yamagrajam Chhaya Martand Shambhutam Tam Namami Shanaishcharam..!!