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**Shani Jayanti 2025: Auspicious Time and Rituals to Appease Lord Shani**

[City, Date] – Devotees of Lord Shani are preparing to celebrate Shani Jayanti on May 27th, 2025, an auspicious day observed on the Amavasya (new moon) of the Jyeshtha month in the Sanatan Dharma. This day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Shani, the son of Surya (the Sun God) and Devi Chhaya, and is particularly significant for those under the influence of Shani’s Sade Sati or Dhaiya phases.

It is believed that worshipping Lord Shani on this day can alleviate Shani Dosha and bring relief from life’s hardships. The following are recommended rituals and timings for Shani Jayanti 2025:

**Puja Muhurat (Auspicious Timings):**

* **Abhijit Muhurat:** 11:51 AM to 12:46 PM
* **Vijay Muhurat:** 02:36 PM to 03:31 PM
* **Amrit Kaal:** Throughout the day starting from 12:00 PM

**Puja Vidhi (Ritual):**

1. Wake up before sunrise, take a bath, and wear clean clothes.
2. Take a vow (Sankalp) for the fast.
3. Visit a Shani temple and offer mustard oil to the deity’s feet.
4. Offer black sesame seeds and blue flowers to Lord Shani.
5. Perform Shani Aarti.
6. Chant Shani mantras.

**Shani Mantras for Recitation:**

* “Om Pran Preen Pron Sah Shanye Namah”
* “Om Bhagabhavay Vidmahe Mrityurupay Dheemahi Tanno Shani Prachodayat”

**Bhog (Offerings) to Lord Shani:**

Devotees can offer jaggery and gram, black lentil Khichdi, Malpua, and oil-fried dishes to appease Lord Shani.

**Daan (Donations):**

Donating black sesame seeds, black urad dal, mustard oil, black clothes, iron items, and shoes/slippers on Shani Jayanti is considered highly auspicious.

**Remedial Measures:**

* Offer mustard oil to Lord Shani.
* Wear black clothing on this day.
* Donate black sesame seeds, urad dal, and iron items.
* Donate shoes, umbrellas, and clothes to the poor and needy.

By following these rituals and offering prayers, devotees seek to gain the blessings of Lord Shani and mitigate the malefic effects of Saturn in their lives.

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