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Shani Jayanti 2026

Lord Shani is the God of Justice, and he gives the results of actions based on their karma (deeds). Among the nine planets (Navagrahas), Saturn is also the slowest-moving planet. The festival of Shani Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Shani, and worshipping Him on this day brings divine blessings. To seek justice, you may perform special prayers on the occasion of Shani Jayanti. In this article, we will tell you when Shani Jayanti will be observed this year and the auspicious timings. Click here to read in Hindi.

Auspicious Timings on Shani Jayanti 

Shani Jayanti is observed every year on the Amavasya Tithi of the Jyeshtha month. This year, the Amavasya Tithi will begin on 16th May at 5:11 AM, and will end on 17th May at 1:30 AM. 

• Brahma Muhurat: 04:07 AM to 04:48 AM
• Pratah Sandhya: 04:27 AM to 05:30 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:50 AM to 12:45 PM
• Vijaya Muhurat: 02:34 PM to 03:28 PM
• Godhuli Muhurat: 07:04 PM to 07:25 PM
• Sayahna Sandhya: 07:05 PM to 08:08 PM
• Amrit Kaal: 01:15 PM to 02:40 PM
• Nishita Muhurat: 11:57 PM to 12:38 AM (May 17)
  

Shani Jayanti Katha 

Lord Shani is the son of Lord Surya. According to beliefs, when Lord Surya went, his wife, Chhaya, could not bear his intense radiance and closed her eyes. By the time Lord Shani was born from Chhaya's womb, on the Amavasya Tithi of the Jyeshtha month. But Suryadev was not pleased upon seeing this, as Shani was Shyam Varna, which means dark complexion. While Suryadev has a fierce, blazing radiance, Lord Shani was of a dark complexion, and upon seeing this, Suryadev accused his wife, Chhaya, that this child cannot be his own. This is the reason, despite being father and son, they are like enemies. Lord Shani felt deeply humiliated by this accusation. Afterwards, he performed intense penance for many years to seek a boon from Lord Shiva. Pleased by Lord Shani's devotion, Lord Shiva appeared. Shani described his entire story to Lord Shiva, and in response, the Lord granted him the boon that he would be revered as the greatest among all the Navagrahas (planets) and would be known as the ultimate Judge of this universe.