Shani Dev Puja Vidhi: What to Offer on Saturday, Oil Lamp, Mantra and Charity Rules

Shani Dev is worshipped on Saturday evenings. Shani is regarded as the son of Surya and Chhaya and, in astrology, the giver of the fruits of one's actions. That is why Shani worship emphasises discipline, patience and charity more than fear. This guide gives a simple puja vidhi.

**Key Takeaways** - Saturday is the day of worship, and the evening is considered a good time - A mustard or sesame oil lamp, black sesame, urad and blue flowers are traditionally offered - Mantra: Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah, 108 times - Charity is counted among the most important parts of Shani worship - Along with the puja, improving your own conduct and actions is the real worship

Shani Dev Puja Vidhi

1. 1.On Saturday evening bathe and wear clean clothes in a dark colour (black or blue).
2. 2.Go to a Shani temple or place an image of Shani Dev at your home puja space.
3. 3.Light a mustard or sesame oil lamp.
4. 4.Offer black sesame, urad, blue flowers and a little mustard oil.
5. 5.Chant Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah 108 times. For the call, Jai Shani Dev is said.
6. 6.Perform the aarti of Shani Dev.

By tradition one looks toward Shani Dev's feet rather than straight into his eyes.

A Lamp Beneath the Peepal

It is traditional to light an oil lamp beneath a Peepal tree on Saturday. Read about Peepal worship in Why is the Peepal Tree Worshipped. A sesame oil lamp is lit to counter Shani dosha and dispel negative energy, as explained in the importance of a diya.

Hanuman Worship on Saturday Too

By tradition Hanuman is worshipped along with Shani Dev on Saturday. Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa is considered especially fitting on this day.

The Importance of Charity

Charity is counted as very important in Shani worship. Traditional items to donate include black sesame, urad, mustard oil, black cloth and iron articles. Many people consider feeding someone in need or helping someone on this day to be the best Shani puja.

What About Sade Sati?

Sade Sati carries a lot of fear for people, yet the astrological tradition also treats it as a time of discipline and self-examination. To understand Sade Sati and its three phases, read What Is Shani Sade Sati. Chanting a Shani mantra is a practice of patience and restraint, not a guarantee of any outcome. Please don't base health or money decisions on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Shani Dev worshipped?

On Saturday, especially in the evening, when a mustard or sesame oil lamp is lit.

What should be offered to Shani Dev on Saturday?

By tradition black sesame, urad, blue flowers and mustard oil are offered, and black sesame, urad, oil, black cloth or iron articles are donated.

Which is Shani Dev's mantra?

Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah, chanted 108 times. For the call, 'Jai Shani Dev' is said.

Does a Shani mantra ease Sade Sati?

People chant it as a practice of patience and restraint. Don't treat it as a guarantee, and don't base health or money decisions on it.