Shani Amavasya is the no moon day that falls on a Saturday or Shanivar in traditional Hindu calendar. In 2013, Shani Amavasya date is February 9 (Amavas is on February 10 but begins at 3:19 PM on February 9) and June 8. Amavasya is considered inauspicious by many Hindu communities and the fear of Lord Shani is well known as he is believed to create havoc in the life of people. So Amavasya falling on Saturday is considered highly inauspicious by some people.
Shani Amavasya is keenly followed by people who believe in astrology. People suffering from Pitra Dosh and Kaal Sarpa Dosh conduct remedial pujas on the day. Various other rituals dedicated to Lord Shani are performed on the day.
The day is also considered ideal for performing Sharadh and Tarpan for dead ancestors.
Famous Lord Shani temples like Shani Shingnapur and Thirunallur Shani Temple
There are numerous theories regarding the effects of Lord Shani on one’s horoscope. But there are also people who consider Shani Bhagavan as just one of the Navgrahas and believe that there is nothing to worry about.
If you feel you are under the malevolent effect of Lord Shani, the easy escape from it is by praying to Lord Hanuman.
There are crooks in the guise of astrologers, swamis and priests who take undue advantage of people on such occasions. They instill fear in the minds of people and blame everything on Shani effect and promise to take care of all problems by conducting costly pujas. Do not fall into such traps.
Good times and bad times are part of life. Keep faith in the Supreme Power and you can overcome it.
5 comments:
Hi abilash,
A correction in the mentioned sani amavasai dates, the 12th July is not a Saturday. it is actually a Monday.
I guess there is a misspelling. instead of June you might have typed July. Since 12th June is the sani amavasai day.
Regards,
Visweswaran.
Yes true. Thank you so much for sending the corrections. It was grave mistake thanks for pointing it out
hi,December 24, 2011, Saturday – Shani Amavasya on this day my birth day so i am worrying.so please guide me what should i do.
You should offer prayers to Hanuman and Shani on the particular Saturday.
There is nothing to worry about.
Stupid, what to worry about? You are a lucky guy then. Feeling ashamed to belive in God? Feeling God does not involve learning mantras, Veds, etc. Truly believe in Him, follow his teachings...thats all you need. Visit any nearest Shani temple on that day (ask the pandit before-hand regarding the information/details about the puja), give puja and pray to Him from your heart...what else can you do?
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