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Shani Dev is the son of Lord Surya, a planetary deity who dispenses the fruits of one's actions with strict impartiality, regarded as stern but supremely just. Everything related to him, including chalisa, aarti, and festivals, is gathered here in one place.
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Shani Dev is the son of Lord Surya and his wife Chhaya. It is believed that Chhaya's intense penance and her constant gaze toward the sun during pregnancy gave Shani his dark complexion. He is often associated with fear and misfortune, but he is in truth regarded as an impartial judge, dispensing the fruits of one's own actions to everyone alike, whether god or mortal, without favoring anyone.
In astrology, his planetary transits such as Sadhesati and Dhaiya are widely discussed, and remedies such as donating mustard oil on Saturdays, feeding crows, and visiting a Shani temple are commonly suggested to ease their effects.
According to one popular legend, the young Hanuman once overpowered Shani Dev and compelled him to humility, after which it came to be widely believed that devotees of Hanuman, and those who recite the Hanuman Chalisa, are spared his harsher effects. This is why devotion to Hanuman is especially recommended during periods of Shani-related distress.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Shani Dev called the just judge among planetary deities?
He dispenses the fruits of one's actions to everyone alike, without favoring gods or mortals, which is why he is regarded as an impartial planetary deity.
What is Sadhesati?
It refers, in astrology, to a roughly seven-and-a-half-year period of Shani's influence on a person's birth sign, for which specific remedies are prescribed.
When is Shani Jayanti celebrated?
It is celebrated on the Amavasya tithi of the Jyeshtha month, marking Shani Dev's day of manifestation.
What is the connection between Shani Dev and Hanuman?
According to legend, the young Hanuman once overpowered Shani Dev, after which it came to be believed that Hanuman's devotees are spared his harsher effects, which is why he is worshipped during periods of Shani-related distress.