In the scriptures, Lord Shanidev is considered the god of justice. By worshipping Shani, all troubles are destroyed and the blessings of Lord Shani remain. Shani is also called the god of karma. Those who work hard, never lie, never hurt anyone, always have the blessings of Shanidev. Anyone can worship in the temple of Lord Shani – like men, women, old people, children etc. But women should follow these rules while worshiping.
- While worshipping Shanidev, women should be careful and not touch his idol.
- Women are also prohibited from offering oil to the idol of Shanidev. Doing so has a negative effect of Shanidev on them.
- To get the blessings of Shanidev, women should light a mustard oil lamp.
- Women can donate things related to Saturn on Saturday such as mustard oil, black clothes, black shoes, iron utensils, black urad dal, black sesame seeds, etc.
- If a woman is going through the Mahadasha of Shani, Dhaiya of Shani or Sade Sati in her horoscope, then you can do a puja after asking a Pandit to please Shani Dev and reduce the defects.
- While performing the puja, women should not look into the eyes of Shanidev, as this may result in the evil eye of Shani.
- A pregnant woman should neither worship Shani Dev nor go to the temple.
Ways to please Shanidev
- Recite Shani Stotra 7 times on Saturday.
- To get the blessings of Shanidev, you can feed grains, water and fodder to birds, fish and animals.
- Shanidev can be pleased by serving a black cow. Apply tilak on the forehead of a black cow and tie a thread on both its horns and offer food to the cow after circling around it while performing its aarti. By doing this, the effect of Shanidev’s Sade Sati ends.
- It is considered auspicious to offer mustard oil under the Peepal tree on Saturday. Worshiping the Peepal tree before sunrise keeps the blessings of Lord Shani intact.
- On Saturday, take a black thread 19 times the length of your hand and make a garland out of it and wear it around your neck. This will give good results and make Lord Shani bless you.
- On Saturdays, feed roasted gram to monkeys and apply oil on sweet bread and feed it to a black dog.
- On Saturday evening, a mustard oil lamp should be lit under the Peepal tree, after which seven rounds should be taken around the tree. After this puja, feeding 7 laddus to a black dog pleases Lord Shani and gives positive results.
- To get the blessings of Shani Dev, on Saturday, after bathing and meditating, mix black sesame seeds in Ganga water and offer water to the Peepal tree. During this time, circumambulate the Peepal tree three times. Also, do sit-ups at least five times.
- Worship Bajrangbali on Saturday and recite Hanuman Chalisa. By doing this, Lord Shani starts giving results.
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- Perform worship every Saturday with proper rituals. Doing so bestows blessings of Lord Shanidev.
- On Saturday, fill sesame oil in a bronze bowl. After that, after seeing your reflection in it, donate the oil or keep it under the Peepal tree of Shani temple.
- Take water in a copper vessel and add black sesame seeds to it. Then offer this water on the Shivling. By doing this, a person will get relief from all diseases and financial problems will be removed by the grace of Bholenath.
Frequently asked questions related to Shani Dev
Whose incarnation is Shanidev?
Shanidev is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Krishna.
What are the benefits of worshipping Shanidev?
Worshiping Shanidev ends all sorrows. Saturday is considered the best day to please Shanidev. Shanidev is said to be a cruel planet.
Should women worship Shanidev?
According to Hindu religious scriptures, it is not prohibited for women to worship Shanidev, but they can worship to get the blessings of Shanidev.
What should not be offered to Shanidev?
Red flowers and red clothes should not be offered to Shanidev. Marigold flowers should not be offered to Shanidev. Doing this also makes him angry.
Why do we worship Shani?
By worshipping Shani Dev, devotees try to calm his anger and pray for auspicious results. Shani Dev’s blessings always remain on his devotees.