Peepal Tree Puja On Saturday: The secret of worshiping Peepal tree on Saturday, why is it considered so auspicious?

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Shani Trayodashi 2026: Today, there is a very auspicious and auspicious coincidence of Shani Trayodashi. In Sanatan tradition, Saturday is dedicated to Shani Dev, the god of justice, and when Trayodashi Tithi coincides with this day, its importance increases manifold. On this special day, devotees do many types of measures to get the blessings of Shani Dev, but among these, it is considered to be the most important and sure shot solution. Worshiping Peepal tree on Saturday. After all, what is the relation between Saturday and Peepal tree? Why does Shani Dev get pacified by circling Peepal tree and lighting a lamp on this day? Let us know the mythological and religious significance hidden behind it.

Why is Peepal worshiped on Saturday?

In Sanatan tradition, Peepal tree is considered very sacred. According to religious beliefs, Lord Vishnu is considered to reside in Peepal, while Shani Dev is also pleased by worshiping this tree on Saturday. This is the reason why on Saturday a large number of devotees go near the Peepal tree and offer prayers. It is believed that by offering water to the root of Peepal tree, lighting a lamp and doing parikrama, a person gets auspicious results. By doing this, negative energy is removed and positivity is infused in life.

Why does importance increase on Shani Trayodashi?

Shani Trayodashi is that special date when there is a coincidence of Trayodashi Tithi and Saturday. From religious point of view, this day is considered very auspicious to get the blessings of Shani Dev. It is said that on this day, by worshiping Shani Dev with devotion, serving Peepal tree and donating to the needy, the effect of Shani Dosh can be reduced. People who have Saturn’s Sadesati, Dhaiya or other challenges related to Saturn in their horoscope also perform special worship on this day.

Correct method of worshiping Peepal tree

On Saturday morning, after taking bath, first of all offer water to the root of the tree. After this, light a sesame oil lamp and worship Lord Vishnu and Shani Dev with devotion. After this, circumambulate the Peepal tree seven or 11 times. Chanting the mantra Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah during the puja is also considered auspicious. After completion of the puja, express your wishes and pray for everyone’s happiness and prosperity.

What to do on Saturday?

Along with worshiping Peepal tree on Saturday, helping the needy people is also considered auspicious. Donation of black sesame seeds, urad dal, sesame oil, black clothes or useful items made of iron can be done as per one’s devotion. Apart from this, worshiping Lord Hanuman and reciting Hanuman Chalisa is also considered auspicious.

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Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

Varun Chauhan

More than a decade of experience in electronic and digital media. After doing a journalism course from Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) Noida in 2008, I started my journey in media with the idea of ​​doing something different and new. Since the beginning, I have been interested in making those topics related to Indian culture and religious traditions available to the common people. During his career, he got the opportunity to work in prestigious media organizations like Channel One News, Sahara Samay, A2Z News, News Express, National Voice and Punjab Kesari Digital. While working in these institutions, I got the experience of learning news writing, field reporting, and digital content. At present, in the country’s largest news network TV9 Bharatvarsha, I am fulfilling the responsibility of delivering news related to religion and faith, religious events, astrology, vastu, mythology, temple traditions and fasts and festivals to the readers in simple, easy and factual language. Coverage of Maha Kumbh 2025 is one of the important experiences of my career, where I got the opportunity to write in detail on the faith of crores of devotees, the traditions of Akharas, the activities of Sant Samaj and the religious and cultural aspects related to Kumbh. Apart from this, he has also continuously written on Chardham Yatra, Sawan, Navratri, Diwali, Holi, Chhath Puja, Amarnath Yatra, Ramzan and other major religious events. I have special interest in the study of Indian culture, religious philosophy, astrology, numerology, Vastu Shastra, Puranas and folk beliefs. My endeavor is always to convey religious and spiritual topics to the readers through simple language, so that they can better understand their traditions and cultural heritage.

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