Shani Graha Shanti Puja: Benefits, Puja Rituals, Shani Mantras and Important Shani Temples

Shani Graha Shanti Puja: A person’s way of judging and their trust are represented by Shani (Saturn). There may be various problems and hurdles in one’s life and this can be due to the bad effects of Shani. As per the beliefs of astrology, Lord Shani is the one who helps people who are associated with the business of iron, steel, and footwear. 

People who are in democracy, politics, and the judicial system, are also significant to Shani. It is believed that the time when Lord Shani’s eyes got opened, the Sun was in eclipse, due to which there are various effects on the astrological birth charts of people. 

Lord Shani represents efforts, patience, and he is the one who brings negative effects in people’s life. The planet Saturn not only brings negative effects, but also brings a good career, and a positive lifestyle. 

Read this blog to know about Shani Graha Shanti Puja, Shani Puja benefits, its various mantras, and some famous Shani Temples. 

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Shani Graha Shanti Puja

Lord Shani is famous by the name Shani Maharaj or the Lord of Justice. He is praised a lot in the hindu religion. As per the nine planets, Shani Bhagwan is in the seventh place. The word Shani is derived from the word Sanaischara. It means slow movement. Shani is considered as the Paap Graha, which means it has a negative effect on the fortunes of one. 

The Shani Graha Shanti Puja is performed to remove the Graha Dosha (negative effects) from a person’s life. The malefic effects of planet Shani are removed and the hurdles from life turns into positivity. As per our astrological chart, our life gets affected due to the planetary positions. 

A person’s good or bad phases are placed as per the Shani’s power. The proper alignment of the Saturn planet is the one who is responsible for the negative events. This Shani Graha Shanti Puja is helpful in most of the ways and is considered a great remedy for any of the problems which are caused by Shani (Saturn Planet). 

Benefits of Shani Graha Shanti Puja

Performing Shani Graha Shanti Puja brings a number of benefits. Let’s discuss some of them below in detail. 

Helps in beginning positive changes

Performing this Puja helps in removing all the negative effects from life. It removes the bad Karma and helps in our past deeds. This puja will protect from the evil eyes and will bring positive energy at home. The family will have better fortune, peace, and harmony. The home will be surrounded by divine power, and a better environment. 

Brings confidence and Mental Power

Shani Graha Shanti Puja helps in bringing a good mood and makes the person feel energetic and full of confidence. It brings better health to a person by which they will not get ill. The Shani Dosha, Shani Dhaiya, and the Mahadasha of Shani get removed.

Helps in removing Financial Burden

This Puja works as a kind of remedy in reducing financial burden from a person’s life. Even the effect of black magic gets removed bringing prosperous life. A person gets free from anxiety and low confidence. Various great opportunities come in the way for them. 

Shani Graha Shanti Puja Rituals 

For performing the Shani Graha Shanti Puja, here are a few things you will need to have:-

• Sandalwood (Chandan)
• Haldi
• Camphor
• Kumkum 
• Flowers
• Coconuts
• Betel Leaves
• Oil 
• Black sesame seeds
• Lamps
• Fruits
• Sweets
• Dhoop batti
• Ghee
• Milk

You can include other ingredients too as per your requirements. 

• Now after having a bath in the morning, sprinkle Maa ganga water and purify your house. Clean the space where you do Puja and put the Lord Shani Dev idol there along with Lord Hanuman and Lord Shiva. 

• Begin the Puja by lighting dhoop batti along with oil lamps (diya). Offer black sesame seeds and oil to Lord Shani. Now offer bhog and flowers to the three deities. Bhog can be fruits and sweets. 

• Finish the puja by chanting the Shani Gayatri Mantra along with other mantras of Lord Shani which we have mentioned below. 

Shani Mantras (Shani Mantras in English)

Shani Maha Mantra 

|| Nilanjana samabhasam raviputram yamagrajam.

Chaya martanda sambhutam tam namami shanaishchara ||

Shani Gayatri Mantra 

|| Om kaakadhwajaaya vidmahe

khadga hastaya dheemahi

tanno mandah prachodayat ||

Shani Beej Mantra

|| Om praam preem praum sah shanayishraya namah. ||

Shani Moola Mantra 

|| Om Sham Shanaiscaryaye Namah ||

Shani Temples in India

Mentioned below are some of the famous Shani Temples in India:-

• Shani Shinganapur, Maharashtra
• Thirunallar, Tamil Nadu
• Shani Dham, Delhi
• Shani Temple, Indore
• Shanichara, Madhya Pradesh

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