How to observe Saturday fast, its rules and method

Saturday is dedicated to Lord Shani. Saturday fast is observed to please Lord Shani. A person suffering from Shani fast is observed on this Saturday. Saturday fast can be started on the first Saturday of Shukla Paksha i.e. the day of rising moon. If a person is facing financial problems in his life, then he can get rid of his troubles by observing this fast. There are some rules for observing Shani Dev fast.

• A person should not consume meat, alcohol or any non-vegetarian food a day before the fast.
• After taking bath on Saturday, one should resolve to worship Shanidev.
• One should not speak ill of anyone or insult them on Saturday.
• On Saturday, you can donate money and iron items etc. as per your faith.
• To get rid of financial problems, one should worship Shanidev properly on Saturday.
• Food should not be consumed during the fast.
• Fruits, flowers, black sesame seeds and oil should be offered to Shanidev.
• Recite this and perform aarti during the worship of Shanidev.
• Khichdi and black urad dal should be consumed in this fast.
• By doing Shanivratra one gets the blessings of Lord Shanidev.

Importance of Shanidev fast

To avoid the wrath of Shani, one should observe Saturday fast. According to beliefs, a person has to face many problems in life due to Shani Dosh. All your problems are removed by observing Shani Vrat. By observing this fast, Shani Dosh is also removed. Shani Vrat strengthens the afflicted Shani planet in the horoscope.

How to do Saturday fasting method

• Get up early on Saturday and take a bath.
• After that go to the temple in your house and clean it. After that, the iron idol of Shani Dev is bathed with Panchamrit.
• The iron idol of Shani Dev is to be placed on a lotus made of twenty-four petals of rice.
• After this, light incense and agarbatti dedicated to Shani Dev.
• After that, offer black sesame seeds and oil to the idol of Shani. Also offer black clothes.
• Chant the mantras of Shanidev and read Shani Chalisa.
• Offer black urad dal, khichdi and puri made with mustard oil to Shani Dev.
• After that read the fast story of Shanidev and perform aarti at the end.
• After that, ask for forgiveness for any mistakes made while performing the puja.
• After this, offer water to the Peepal tree. Also, light a mustard oil lamp beneath it.

Material for Shanidev fast

Dhoop, agarbatti, clean water, panchamrit, rice, mustard oil, cotton thread, iron idol of Shanidev, puja plate, black sesame seeds, fruits, urn, flowers, black cloth etc.

Benefits of fasting

• By worshipping Shani Dev, one gets the blessings of Shani Dev and the ill-effects of Shani Dev’s influence are reduced.
• This puja can help in bringing prosperity, wealth and success in life.
• Shani puja reduces fear, anxiety and stress and provides mental peace.
• This puja promotes justice, righteousness and honesty.

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• Performing Shani Puja can strengthen the financial condition and increase the business.
• This puja protects from the wrath of Shani and removes negativity.
• Shani puja can improve health and prevent diseases.

Udyapana of Saturday fast

• On the day of Shanidev Udyapan, wake up in the Brahma Muhurta, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
• After this, prepare a pavilion with four doors by the Brahmin for the puja.
• Then an altar is made and the gods are invoked and after this the Kalash is installed.
• After this, offer fragrance, flowers, fruits, incense, offerings, dakshina, flowers etc. to the gods.
• Then bathe the idol of Shani Dev with Panchamrit.
• After this perform the havan as per the rituals.
• After the completion of the havan, donate items related to Saturn.
• Feed the Brahmin, give him Dakshina and send him off.
• After this have your meal.

Questions related to Saturday fast

What should not be done in Saturday fast?

During Saturday fast, one should not speak ill of anyone or insult anyone even by mistake. If you do this, then Lord Shani gets angry.

What to put in bath water on Saturday?

Add raw milk to bathing water on Saturday. Doing this gives relief from bad effects.

Which fruit can be eaten during Saturday fast?

Eat peanuts and bananas on Saturday fast. But keep in mind that you should not eat too much of it.

What happens by fasting on Saturday?

By worshipping Lord Shanidev on Saturdays, the devotee’s desired wishes are fulfilled. It is believed that Lord Shanidev gives results to a person according to his deeds.

How long should one keep the Saturday fast?

The fast on Saturday should be kept for seven days.

What should be done to please Shani?

To obtain the blessings of Shani Dev, after taking a bath on Saturday, one should mix black sesame seeds in Gangajal and offer it to the Peepal tree and circumambulate the Peepal tree three times.