Saturday Shani Dev Puja and Remedies: The first day of the bright half of the month of Paush falls on a Saturday. Shani Dev (Lord Saturn) is considered the giver of karmic results. He is not an enemy to anyone, but rather a deity who delivers justice according to a person's actions. The scriptures clearly state that Shani does not inflict suffering, but rather helps complete unfinished karmic tasks. If a person's actions are good, Shani Dev bestows auspicious effects, and if a person's actions are bad, they face the inauspicious effects of Shani's Dhaiya and Sade Sati periods.

In astrology, observing a fast on Saturday is considered especially beneficial to mitigate the negative effects of Shani's Dhaiya and Sade Sati. Some specific remedies are also prescribed. Performing these remedies and observing the fast for Shani Dev brings relief from all troubles and leads to auspicious results in life. Let's learn how to worship Shani Dev on Saturday and what to do to get rid of Shani Dosha (negative influence of Saturn)...

Saturday Panchang 2025
According to Drik Panchang, on Saturday, the Abhijit Muhurta will be from 11:58 AM to 12:39 PM, and the Rahu Kaal will be from 9:44 AM to 11:01 AM. On this day, the Moon and Sun will be transiting in the Sagittarius zodiac sign. There is no special festival on this date. If a person is experiencing Shani's Sade Sati or Dhaiya, they can observe a fast on Saturday.

Importance of Worshipping Shani Dev on Saturday
Observing fast and performing astrological remedies for Shani Dev on Saturday reduces the inauspicious effects of Shani's Dhaiya and Sade Sati, and instills discipline, patience, and self-control in a person. With the grace of Shani Dev, bad habits, laziness, and confusion are removed, and stability and seriousness come into life. According to the Lal Kitab and traditional astrology, old diseases, debts, and court cases are gradually resolved with the grace of Shani Dev, as these are all related to Saturn. Worshipping Shani Dev is more than just a means of removing suffering; it is a way to guide life onto the right path.

Observe Saturday Fast to Get Rid of Sade Sati and Dhaiya
According to astrology, when a person is going through Sade Sati or Dhaiya, they have to face many problems such as financial difficulties, job problems, loss of respect, and family conflicts. The Agni Purana mentions that observing a fast on Saturday helps in getting rid of the ill effects of Shani's Sade Sati and Dhaiya. Therefore, observing a Saturday fast is done to overcome the problems caused by Sade Sati and Dhaiya.

Saturday Shani Dev Puja Method
Religious scriptures mention how to please Lord Shani. To please Lord Shani, wake up during Brahma Muhurta (early morning), take a bath, and then clean the temple or puja area. After that, place the idol or Yantra of Shani and chant Shani mantras such as "Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah" and "Om Surya Putraya Namah". Then bathe the idol of Shani Dev and offer black clothes, black sesame seeds, and mustard oil, and light a lamp with mustard oil. After this, recite the Shani Chalisa and Katha.

Things to Do on Saturday
During the puja, offer puri and khichdi made with black urad dal to Lord Shani and perform Aarti. It is believed that Lord Shani resides in the Peepal tree. Therefore, lighting a mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree and donating mustard oil every Saturday is considered very auspicious.

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