Shani Shanti Puja

Shani Shanti Puja is a Hindu ritual performed to appease the planet Saturn (Shani), known for its significant and often challenging influence according to Vedic astrology. This puja is particularly conducted to mitigate the negative effects of Saturn, especially during periods like Sade Sati or Shani Dhaiya, when Saturn’s impact is believed to be more pronounced and potentially troublesome. The ritual involves chanting specific mantras, offering prayers, and performing ceremonies that include the use of black-colored items like sesame seeds and clothes, as these are associated with Shani. The puja aims to bring relief from hardships, improve discipline and concentration, and usher in a period of stability and prosperity by aligning more favorably with Saturn’s energies. It is often recommended by astrologers for those facing obstacles, delays, and struggles in various aspects of life, attributed to the malefic effects of Saturn.