Shani Jayanti Puja Rituals: The day of Shani Jayanti is considered immensely significant for seeking the grace of Lord Shani (Shani Dev) and finding relief from the troubles plaguing one's life. Performing worship according to prescribed rituals and offering oil to Lord Shani holds special importance on this day. This year, Shani Jayanti falls on a Saturday—a conjunction considered even more auspicious from an astrological perspective. Such a rare alignment is believed to yield exceptionally potent results, and it is widely held that the efficacy of prayers and charitable acts performed on this day is multiplied manifold. By offering oil using the correct procedure and making donations associated with Lord Shani, one can attract His special blessings, thereby witnessing a gradual reduction in life's obstacles.

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The Correct Method for Offering Oil to Lord Shani

Offering oil to Lord Shani and chanting Shani Mantras is considered beneficial for finding relief from the adverse effects of *Shani Dosha* (affliction), *Sade Sati*, and *Dhaiya*.
Additionally, donating items associated with Lord Shani is also believed to yield auspicious results.
To derive the full benefit of these remedies, it is essential to strictly adhere to the prescribed procedures.

Points to Remember While Offering Oil

One should never offer oil to Lord Shani by pouring it over His head.
One should avoid standing directly in front of Lord Shani.
One should refrain from making direct eye contact with His idol or image.
Always offer oil at the feet of Lord Shani.
Begin by applying oil to His big toe, and then gradually pour the oil over His entire feet.

Lord Shani's Mantras and the Oil Offering

Chanting the following mantras while offering oil to Lord Shani is considered highly auspicious:
Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah.
Om Pram Preem Proum Sah Shanaishcharaya Namah. One should always offer either mustard oil or sesame oil to Lord Shani.
While chanting mantras, one's mind should remain calm and filled with reverence.

**The Procedure for Donating Oil**

The most auspicious time for donating oil is considered to be after sunset.
The period up until 8:00 PM is considered ideal for making oil donations.
One should donate only mustard oil or sesame oil.
It is also considered auspicious to donate black sesame seeds, black Urad lentils, and black clothing along with the oil.
Before donating the oil, take the oil in a bronze or iron vessel and look at your own reflection in it.
Subsequently, donate the oil along with that very vessel.
Remedial measures performed in accordance with this procedure are believed to be effective in mitigating the adverse effects of *Shani Dosha* (afflictions caused by Lord Shani).

**When is Shani Jayanti?**
Shani Jayanti is celebrated every year on the *Amavasya* (New Moon) Tithi during the month of *Jyeshtha*. According to the *Panchang* (Hindu almanac), in the year 2026, *Jyeshtha Amavasya* will commence at 5:11 AM on May 16th and continue until 1:30 AM on the night of May 17th. Based on the *Udayatithi* (the Tithi prevailing at sunrise), Shani Jayanti will be observed this year on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The special astrological alignment occurring on this day renders it even more auspicious and spiritually fruitful.

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