Shani Jayanti 2026: When is Shani Jayaanti? Find out the exact date and the auspicious time for worship..
Shani Jayanti 2026: Lord Shani—the son of the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhaya—is believed to have been born on the *Jyeshtha Amavasya* (New Moon) Tithi. For this reason, this specific date is celebrated annually as Shani Jayanti. According to religious beliefs, when Lord Shani is pleased, he protects his devotees from all manner of crises and bestows upon their lives the blessings of stability and justice.
A significant highlight is that the *Vat Savitri Vrat* is also observed on this very day, thereby further enhancing the spiritual significance of this date. On Shani Jayanti, worshipping Lord Shani after sunset is considered particularly meritorious. Let us discover on which day Shani Jayanti will be celebrated this year, and what the auspicious timings for worship will be.
When is Shani Jayanti 2026?
In the year 2026, the *Jyeshtha Amavasya* Tithi will commence at 5:11 AM on May 16th and conclude at 1:30 AM on May 17th. The evening period is considered especially auspicious for worshipping Lord Shani. On this day, the most favorable *Muhurat* (auspicious time) for worship will be from 7:05 PM to 8:23 PM; performing rituals with proper rites and procedures during this window can yield exceptional spiritual benefits.
Shani Jayanti Worship Rituals
On the day of Shani Jayanti, there is a tradition of observing specific rituals and remedial measures.
In the morning, after completing one's bath and daily ablutions, it is considered auspicious to offer raw milk, holy Ganges water (*Gangajal*), and fresh water at the roots of a Peepal tree.
Subsequently, one should perform a circumambulation (*Parikrama*) of the Peepal tree 11 times.
Additionally, donating items such as iron, black sesame seeds (*Til*), *Jamun* fruit, oil, and black footwear is also considered a beneficial practice.
Lord Shani is revered as the God of Justice, who grants every individual the fruits of their actions (*Karma*). Those who walk the path of truth and honesty receive the blessings of Lord Shani, ensuring that happiness and prosperity endure in their lives. Conversely, those who do not enjoy the grace of Lord Shani may face difficulties in attaining success, even after putting in rigorous effort.
**Shani Jayanti is Celebrated Twice**
Shani Jayanti is celebrated twice a year. In North India, it is traditionally observed on the day of Jyeshtha Amavasya, which falls on May 16th this year. In South India, however, Shani Jayanti is celebrated on the day of Vaishakha Amavasya. Despite these differing traditions, the spiritual significance of this day is considered to be equally profound in both regions.
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