Lord Shani

Shani Jayanti 2023 Today: Check Amavasya Timings, Puja Rituals, Vidhi

Shani Jayanti Today: This year, it coincides with Vat Savitri Vrat on May 19 which is observed on Jyeshtha Amavasya in major North Indian states in the country.

May 19, 2023, 12:59 PM IST

Shani Jayanti 2021 on Surya Grahan: Amavasya Tithi, Puja timings and rituals

As per Hindu mythology, each day of the week is dedicated to a deity, therefore, Saturday is ruled by Saturn Lord—Shani Dev.

Jun 10, 2021, 10:02 AM IST

Shani Jayanti 2020: Amavasya timings, rituals and how to seek Lord's blessings!

Shani Dev is the son of Surya Dev - the sun god. As per Hindu mythology, each day of the week is dedicated to a deity, therefore, Saturday is ruled by Saturn Lord—Shani Dev. There is a mention of the lord in ancient Puranas, medieval texts and scriptures.

May 22, 2020, 10:05 AM IST

Shani Amavasya 2018: Date, Time and significance

This year, the first Shani Amavasya took place on March 17 and the second one happens to be on August 11, 2018.

Aug 11, 2018, 10:46 AM IST

Shani Amavasya 2017: This is how you can seek divine blessings!

Faith moveth mountains and therefore there are numerous ways to seek the blessings of the almighty. As per Hindu tradition, the Saturn Lord or Shani Dev is one of the main deities worshipped across the globe. The Lord is mentioned in the ancient Puranas and scripts as well. The planet associated with the Lord is Saturn; it is also one of the main Navagraha as per Hindu mythology.

Nov 18, 2017, 14:13 PM IST

Rushiraj Pawar to play Lord Shani next in 'Chakradhari Ajaya Krishna'

Actor Rushiraj Pawar, best known for his roles in shows like "Chandragupta Maurya", "Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev" and "Peshwa Bajirao", has been roped in to portray the role of Lord Shani in mythological show "Chakradhari Ajaya Krishna".

Jul 13, 2017, 17:35 PM IST

Shani Shingnapur row: Meeting between protestors, temple authorities today

In a bid to end the deadlock over allowing women to enter Shani Shingnapur temple in Maharashtra, the District Administration of Ahmednagar called for a meeting on Saturday between protestors and the temple management.

Feb 06, 2016, 10:14 AM IST

Shani Shingnapur entry ban: Women activists barred from temple, call it a 'black day'

According to media reports, tension has gripped Supa in Maharashtra as some female activists were detained by the police.

Jan 26, 2016, 16:36 PM IST

Women's group threatens to land on Shani Shingnapur Temple by chopper today; security tightened

Shani Shingnapur is globally known as the only village where houses do not have doors and locks, and the village remains theft-free.

Jan 26, 2016, 06:25 AM IST

Customs v/s equality: On 67th Republic Day will Shani Shingnapur temple be thrown open for women?

In November 2015, a woman had offered prayers at the popular Shani Shingnapur shrine in 'breach' of the age-old practice of prohibiting entry of women.

Jan 25, 2016, 17:26 PM IST

Women's group threatens to land on Shani Temple by chopper

A women`s group has threatened to storm the famous Shani Shingnapur Temple here - if need be, from the sky route via helicopter - on Tuesday, said an activist here.

Jan 25, 2016, 16:35 PM IST