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शनि जयंती मंत्र और उपाय — शनि देव जन्म

Shani Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Shani (Saturn), the son of Surya and Chhaya, the dispenser of karma. Falling on the Amavasya of Jyeshtha, it is the single most powerful day of the year to worship Shani Dev, reduce the effects of Sade Sati and Shani Dhaiya, and seek his grace. Here are the mantras and remedies for Shani Jayanti.

Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra — The Supreme Shani Prayer

King Dasharatha's own prayer to Saturn — the #1 most powerful remedy to appease Shani Dev, recited on Shani Jayanti and every Saturday.

दशरथ कृत शनि स्तोत्र

राजा दशरथः स्तोत्रं सौरेरिदमथाकरोत् ॥

Shani Chalisa — Forty Verses of Shani Dev

The complete devotion to Shani Dev, recited on Shani Jayanti after lighting a mustard-oil lamp to win his grace and reduce his hardships.

शनि चालीसा

जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल करण कृपाल ।

Shani Beej Mantra & Shani Mantra

Chant "Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah" 108 times on Shani Jayanti — the beej mantra to pacify Saturn and turn his gaze to grace.

शनि मन्त्र

ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः ॥

Shani Dev Aarti

Perform the Shani Dev Aarti on Shani Jayanti evening with a mustard-oil lamp to complete the worship of Saturn.

श्री शनिदेव आरती

जय जय श्री शनिदेव भक्तन हितकारी ।

Navagraha Stotram — Balance All Nine Planets

Recite the Navagraha Stotram on Shani Jayanti so that Saturn, balanced with the other planets, brings discipline and reward rather than hardship.

श्री नवग्रह स्तोत्रम्

जपाकुसुमसङ्काशं काश्यपेयं महाद्युतिम् ।

Hanuman Chalisa — Shani's Promise to Hanuman

Shani promised never to trouble devotees of Hanuman, who once freed him from Ravana's prison. Recite the Hanuman Chalisa on Shani Jayanti for protection from Shani's hardships.

हनुमान चालीसा

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Shani Jayanti 2026?
Shani Jayanti in 2026 falls on the Amavasya (new moon) of Jyeshtha month, in late May or June. It often coincides with Vat Savitri Amavasya. It is the birth anniversary of Lord Shani and the most powerful day to worship him.
Which mantra to chant on Shani Jayanti?
Recite the Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra (the most powerful Shani prayer) and the Shani Chalisa, and chant the Shani Beej Mantra "Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah" 108 times. Also recite the Hanuman Chalisa, since Shani spares Hanuman's devotees.
How to worship Shani Dev on Shani Jayanti?
Light a lamp of mustard or sesame oil before Shani Dev (under a Peepal tree or at a Shani temple). Offer black sesame, black cloth, iron, and blue flowers. Recite the Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra and Shani Chalisa, donate black items and mustard oil, and feed crows and the needy. Avoid buying iron or starting risky ventures.
What are the best Shani Jayanti remedies for Sade Sati?
On Shani Jayanti, recite the Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra and Hanuman Chalisa daily, light a mustard-oil lamp under a Peepal tree on Saturday, donate black sesame, mustard oil, iron and black cloth, feed crows and labourers, and serve elders. These reduce the hardship of Sade Sati and Shani Dhaiya.

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