Shani Jayanti is observed on the no moon, i.e. Black Moon (amavasya) tithi (Vedic lunar calendar day) during the Jyestha month or Vaishakha month. Jyestha and Vaishakha are the months of the Vedic lunar calendar.
This year, it is going to be celebrated on this Friday, May 22nd.
This year, it is going to be celebrated on this Friday, May 22nd.
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Now, which exact month would depend on how the lunar months are considered. For e.g. Norther Indian traditions typically consider Purnima or full moon as the ending day of a month (Purnimant) whereas Southern Indian traditions consider Amavasya or no moon as the ending day of the month (Amavasyant).
This is about the name of the day. In terms of the day itself, it still is the very same day that we celebrate Shani Jayanti, irrespective of if you follow northern or southern Indian traditions!
Lord Shani (Saturn) is supposed to have been born on the day of Shani Jayanti. He is the son of Lord Surya (Sun).
Shani Jayanti is the day to pay homage and respect the unfailing divine justice of the Law of Karma. Lord Shani is believed to be the executor of this divine justice. He gives us the fruits of our karmas- the good and the bad ones!
This is about the name of the day. In terms of the day itself, it still is the very same day that we celebrate Shani Jayanti, irrespective of if you follow northern or southern Indian traditions!
Lord Shani (Saturn) is supposed to have been born on the day of Shani Jayanti. He is the son of Lord Surya (Sun).
Shani Jayanti is the day to pay homage and respect the unfailing divine justice of the Law of Karma. Lord Shani is believed to be the executor of this divine justice. He gives us the fruits of our karmas- the good and the bad ones!
It is one of the best days to pray to Lord Shani- to appease him and seek his blessings. It is also a great day to reflect on our life and our actions (and their repercussions).
People who conduct spiritual past life regressions and do karmic clearing, will find this an extremely potent day to conduct karmic clearing sessions.
In general, Shani Jayanti is a great day to focus on the effects of our actions- to seek forgiveness for past misdeeds and to consciously choose that going forward, one will act in a manner that is in sync with the Laws of Dharma. We will choose to act in a way that will bring goodness and joy not just to one’s own self (and near & dear one) but also beneficial to the greater world around us.
People who conduct spiritual past life regressions and do karmic clearing, will find this an extremely potent day to conduct karmic clearing sessions.
In general, Shani Jayanti is a great day to focus on the effects of our actions- to seek forgiveness for past misdeeds and to consciously choose that going forward, one will act in a manner that is in sync with the Laws of Dharma. We will choose to act in a way that will bring goodness and joy not just to one’s own self (and near & dear one) but also beneficial to the greater world around us.
