Saturday is considered highly significant for the worship and appeasement of Lord Shani. Here are some simple practices that are believed to bring auspicious results when performed on this day.
1. Offer Water to the Peepal Tree
After taking a bath in the morning, offer water to the Peepal tree without touching it.
Benefit: Obstacles in ongoing work begin to reduce.
2. Massage the Soles of Your Feet with Mustard Oil
Before sleeping in the evening, gently massage the soles of your feet with mustard oil.
Benefit: Reduces stress and calms the malefic effects of Saturn.
3. Feed Hungry Animals
Feeding dogs, cows, or birds is considered very auspicious on Saturdays.
Why? It is believed to provide relief from Pitru Dosha and Shani Dosha.
4. Donate Sesame Seeds and Jaggery
Donate sesame seeds and jaggery at a temple or to a needy person.
Benefit: Helps reduce financial obstacles and increases good fortune.
5. Avoid Buying Iron or Black Clothes
Avoid purchasing new black clothes or large iron items on Saturday.
Belief: Saturday is considered a day better suited for charity than for buying new items.
6. Recite the Hanuman Chalisa
Read the Hanuman Chalisa once during the day.
Benefit: Enhances mental strength and removes fear.
7. Seek the Blessings of an Elderly Person
Serving and taking blessings from elders on Saturday is believed to reduce life’s challenges.
Benefit: Brings stability and positivity in one’s tasks.
8. Clean the Entrance of the House
Clean the main entrance and the surrounding area especially well on Saturday.
Why important? Shani Dev is believed to favor cleanliness, and a clean entrance maintains auspicious energy in the home.
Saturday’s significance is not only related to planetary influences but also connected to discipline, service, and the spirit of charity. These simple remedies are considered effective in increasing positivity and receiving the blessings of Shani Dev.
