Shani Dev is known as the Lord of Justice and the giver of karmic results. If someone is going through Shani 
Sade Sati or Dhaiya in their horoscope, worshipping Shani Dev can help reduce difficulties. To please Shani Dev, it is essential to follow the proper worship method. Let’s understand how to perform Shani Dev’s puja correctly.
Auspicious Day for Shani Dev Puja
Saturday is considered the most auspicious day for worshipping Shani Dev. Observing a fast and performing rituals on this day can bring divine blessings.
Required Puja Materials
- Shani Dev’s idol or picture
- Mustard oil
- Black sesame seeds
- Black cloth
- Black gram and urad dal
- Blue flowers
- An iron lamp
- Jaggery and roasted black gram for prasad
- Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and holy water)
Step-by-Step Worship Method
(1) Morning Bath and Purification
- Take a bath early in the morning and wear clean clothes.
- Clean the puja area and place Shani Dev’s idol or picture.
(2) Light a Mustard Oil Lamp
- Light an iron lamp filled with mustard oil.
- Lighting this lamp under a Peepal tree is considered highly beneficial.
(3) Offer Black Sesame and Urad Dal
- Offer black sesame seeds, black gram, and urad dal to Shani Dev.
- Donating these items to the needy also brings positive results.
(4) Chant Shani Dev Mantras
Recite the following mantras 108 times:
“Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah”
“Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanicharaya Namah”
(5) Worship Lord Hanuman
- Worshipping Lord Hanuman can also help receive Shani Dev’s blessings.
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa and offer jaggery and roasted gram as prasad.
(6) Worship the Peepal Tree
- Shani Dev is believed to reside in the Peepal tree.
- Pour water on the tree and circumambulate it seven times on Saturdays.
(7) Recite Shani Chalisa and Shani Stotra
- Reading Shani Chalisa and Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra is highly effective.
Additional Ways to Please Shani Dev
- Donate black clothes, black sesame, mustard oil, and food to the poor.
- Avoid alcohol and non-vegetarian food on Saturdays.
- Always follow the path of truth and justice.
- Respect and serve elders, parents, and the needy.
Benefits of Worshipping Shani Dev
- Relief from the negative effects of Sade Sati and Dhaiya.
- Overcoming difficulties and obstacles in life.
- Success in career and business.
- Enhanced mental peace and self-confidence.
Conclusion
If Shani Dev is worshipped with true devotion and the right method, his blessings can bring positive results in life. Performing good deeds and leading a righteous life ensures that Shani Dev’s grace always remains upon us.
Jai Shani Dev!