Rare coincidence of Saturday on Shani Jayanti, when is Shanishchari Amavasya on 16th or 17th May, know the exact date

Shanishchari Amavasya 2026: According to the Puranas, Jyestha Amavasya is the birth date of Shani Dev, whereas Saturday is considered to be the favorite day of Shani. In such a situation, when Amavasya falls on Saturday, it is called Shanishchari Amavasya, it is considered to be the most powerful and influential.

This year, Shani Jayanti i.e. Jyestha Amavasya is coinciding with Saturday. This rare coincidence has come after years. In such a situation, worshiping Shani Dev will yield double the results. Know which day is Shani Jayanti, 16th or 17th May.

Shani Jayanti 16 or 17 May 2026

Jyeshtha Amavasya will start on 16th May 2026 at 5:11 am and will end the next day on 17th May 2026 at 1:30 am.

According to Udayatithi, Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on 16th May. According to the Puranas, it is considered best to worship Shani Dev after sunset. In such a situation, offering oil on Shani Jayanti, reciting Shani Chalisa, etc. should be done after sunset.

Shani Dev Puja Muhurat – 7.05 pm to 8.23 ​​pm

Significance of coincidence of Shani Jayanti and Saturday

It is mentioned in Skanda Purana and other texts that when Shani Jayanti falls on a Saturday, its importance doubles. Every work done selflessly is accomplished. Sins are destroyed by worshiping, donating and offering to Shani Dev. Shanishchari Amavasya is considered to be the day to liberate one from Pitra Dosh. If Saturn is weak or afflicted in the horoscope, there is influence of Sadesati or Dhaiya, then taking remedies on this day gives positive results.

Special measures for Shani Jayanti

• Anoint Shani Dev with mustard oil. Only men should do this work. Women can do mental puja but do not touch Shani Dev. Offer black sesame, incense, lamp, scent etc. This worship is considered a means to please Shani Dev and reduce the sufferings of life.
• On this day, it is considered auspicious to donate black urad, iron, steel utensils, black sesame etc. to the needy people. Donation has been said to be the main means of reducing the inauspicious effects of Saturn and increasing virtue.
• If a person is suffering from Sade Sati, Dhaiya or Shani Dosh, then reciting Shani Raksha Stotra at the time of puja is considered auspicious. It is believed that this stotra was composed by King Dashrath, due to which one gets the blessings of Shani Dev and negative effects are reduced.
• Light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree and offer water. This remedy is considered to pacify both Shani Dosh and Pitra Dosh.

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