When is Shani Jayanti 2026? Check the correct date, rituals and significance of Shani Amavasya

Shani Jayanti is one of the most prominent days in Hindu religion as the day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Shani Dev. He is also known as the lord of justice and karma, who is honored on this specific day. According to astrology, Shani is also known as Saturn, one of the nine planets. The day falls on Amavasya tithi in the month of Jyeshtha so this is also celebrated as Shani Amavasya. In Hinduism, Shani Jayanti is going to be 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 2023: Significance

According to Hindu scriptures, Shani Jayanti is one of the most significant days, which is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Shani Dev. He was born to Lord Surya and Mother Swarna (Chhaya). Lord Shani is regarded as the lord of karma and justice including work and service. Wherever Shani dev looks directly, it is seen to be unlucky, and devotees should avoid staring into Lord Shani's eyes. Shani Jayanti is also celebrated as Shani Amavasya in Hindu religion so people offer their sincere prayers to Shani Dev and seek his blessings.

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: Rituals

1. People visit temple to offer prayers to Shani dev by lighting a diya with mustard oil.
2. People perform Shani shanti puja through a qualified priest.
3. Light a mustard oil diya beneath a peepal tree at the Shani temple.
4. "Om Sham Shanishcharaye Namah" this mantra should be chanted 108 times on Shani Jayanti.
5. The majority of devotees travel to Nasik's Shani Shingnapur to seek his blessings.
6. Its rewarding to donate food, clothes, footwears to the needy and poor people.