Shani Jayanti 2010 – Sani Jayanthi or Shanishwara Jayanti

Shani Jayanti or Sani Jayanthi is observed on Amavasya in Vaishakh month or Vaisakha masam. Shani Jayanti is considered as the Birthday or appearance day of Lord Shani, one of the navagrahas or nine celestial deities in Hinduism. Shani Jayanti 2010 date is June 12, Saturday. In Hinduism, Sani is the deity of Shanivar. Shani bhagwan is also called as Shaneeswaran, Sani dev, Sanischara bhagwan or Chaya Putra. Shani Jayanthi is also observed as Shani Amavasya. In 2010, Shani Jayanti has a great significance and spiritual importance as it falls on Saturday.

As Shani Dosham (bad effects from Lord Shani’s position in one’s birth chart) is considered as an important feature in one’s future aspects, Shani Puja is an auspicious ritual for Hindu astrology believers. Shani Thailabhishekam and Shani Shanti puja are the main rituals observed during Shani Jayanthi, Shani Amavasya, and Shani Trayodashi days.

In shani shingnapur Shaneshwara Mandir Sani Jayanthi is a major festival during when many rituals and pujas are observed. Mandapalli Mandeshwara Swamy Temple, Sri Kalahasti Navagraha Temple, Wargal Shaneeshwara Temple in Medak district of Andhra Pradesh, all Navagraha Temples in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Shani Jayanti is celebrated with utmost fervor.

Amavasya in February 2010 – Shani Amavasya date in 2010

Amavasya or No Moon day in February 2010 is a Shani Amavasya. This Amavasya is Falgun Amavasya as per North Indian calendars and Magh Amavasya as per other traditional Hindu Calendars. Shani Amavasya is observed on amavasya day which falls on Sanivar or Saturday. Shani Amavasya date in February 2010 is February 13. Shani Amavasya falls two times in 2010. The first Shani Amavasya date is February 13, 2010 and second Sani Amavasy date is June 12, 2010.

Rituals of Shani Amavasya include – Shani Thailabhishekam and some other Shani Dosha Nivarana pujas. Devotees believe that Shani Amavas day is the auspicious day to please and pacify Lord Sani. Those who are suffering from several doshas such as Kaala Sarpa Dosh (Naga Dosh) and Sade Sathi dosha perform remedial pujas for Lord Sani.

Shani Thailabhishekam is the prominent puja observed by many devotees during Sani Amavas. During the Thailabhishek, people offer a piece of black cloth, black Til, Til oil and fruits to Lord Shanishwara. Chanting and reciting Lord Shani Stotras, slokas and mantras may benefit devotees to reduce the bad effects of Lord Sani.

Shani Amavasya Puja – Sani Amavas Pooja

Shani Amavasya is the Amavasya day that falls on a shanivar or Saturday. Some Hindu communities consider Amavasya as inauspicious day and the Amavasya that falls on Saturday is even more inauspicious day. But the Hindu communities that follow Sauramana Calendar (Solar Calendar) consider Amavasya as auspicious. They worship Lord Shani, who is the supreme God in one’s fortune, on the day of Shani Amavasya. In 2010, Shani Amavasya dates are – February 13 and June 12, 2010.

As Lord Shani is called as Sanaischara, Shanishwara, Chaya Putra etc. name of the Amavasya also varies according to the name of Lord Sani.

Significance and Importance of Shani Amavasya Puja:
Those who believe in Astrology, observe Shani Amavasya puja. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Shani and offering him naivedya can reduce bad effects in their lives. Sani Amavas pooja is observed mainly in North India and in Tamilnadu and some regions of Kerala as they follow Sauraman (Solar Calendar). Sani Amavas is considered as one of the best days to perform Shraadh and Tarpan to dead ancestors.

Rituals and Customs of Shani Amavasya:
Rituals and customs of Shani Amavasya include – Shani Thailabhishekam and some other Shani pujas. Devotees believe that Shani Amavas day is the auspicious day to please and pacify Lord Sani. Those who are suffering from several doshas such as Pitra Dosh, Kaala Sarpa Dosh (Naga Dosh) perform remedial pujas for Lord Sani.

Shani Thailabhishek is the prominent puja observed by many devotees during Sani Amavas. During the Thailabhishek, people offer a piece of Black cloth, Black Til, Til Oil and fruits to Lord Shanishwara. Chanting and reciting Lord Shani Stotras, slokas and mantras may benefit devotees to reduce the bad effects of Lord Sani.

Best Way to get rid of malevolent effects of Lord Shani is praying to Lord Hanuman. Once Lord Hanuman granted a boon to his devotees that they would not be suffered from Shani’s malevolent looks.

Famous Temples of Lord Shani:
Lord Sri Sanishwara temple in Shani Shinganapur (Maharashtra) and Sri Sanischara temple in Tirunallur are the most popular temples to conduct Shani Amavas puja.

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