Shani Jayanti 2026 Date: Every year the festival of Shani Jayanti is celebrated on the new moon date of Jyeshtha month. It is believed that on this date, Shanidev, son of Suryadev, was born. Special worship of Shanidev is done on this day.
What is the date of Shani Jayanti: In astrology, Shanidev is called the judge, that is, the god who gives good and bad results to every living being for his good and bad deeds. The festival of Shani Jayanti is celebrated every year on the new moon day of Jyeshtha month. According to religious texts, Suryaputra Shanidev was born on this date. This is a very special day for Shani devotees. On this day, crowds of devotees gather in Shani temples. Know further when the festival of Shani Jayanti will be celebrated this time…
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When is the Amavasya date of Jyeshtha month?
According to the Panchang, Amavasya Tithi of Jyeshtha month will start from 5.11 am on Saturday, May 16 and will continue till 1.30 am. Since the sunrise of Amavasya Tithi will be on 16th May and will remain on the same date throughout the day, hence the festival of Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on this day. Many auspicious yogas will also be formed on this day, due to which the importance of this festival has increased even more.
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A rare coincidence will happen on Shani Jayanti
This time the festival of Shani Jayanti is falling on Saturday, this is a rare coincidence. Since Amavasya falls on Saturday, the festival of Shanishchari Amavasya will also be celebrated on this day. On Shanishchari Amavasya, there is a tradition of bathing in the holy river and donating to the needy. The coincidence of Shanishchari Amavasya on Shani Jayanti occurs once in many years. Therefore, this time these festivals will be considered of special importance.
5 zodiac signs should take special measures
On the occasion of Shani Jayanti, planet Saturn will be in Pisces. Due to this, there will be effect of Saturn’s Sadesati on Aries, Pisces and Aquarius and Dhaiya on Leo and Sagittarius. People of these five zodiac signs should take special measures on this day, which can remove the problems going on in their lives. The measures taken on Shani Jayanti are considered to give auspicious results very soon.
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