Shani Jayanti Lord Sanishwara Bhagavan’s Birthday and a once in 13 year alignment!! 

Event: Puja and Birthday Aarti

Deity: Lord Shani

Timings: Amavasya Tithi Muhurtham from 7:05 to 8:23 pm

Shani Jayanti 2026 is on a SATURDAY this year – a rare event that only happens once every 13 years!

Shani Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Shanishvara, falls on Amavasya Tithi of Vaigasi (Jyeshtha) month every year. In 2026, that date happens to be Saturday, May 16.

The significance of this event falling on a Shanichari Amavasya – a new moon Saturday – after 13 years, makes any sadhanas undertaken during this period additionally impactful.

The following astrological signs are especially encouraged to participate in Sadhana:
Meenam (Pisces), Mesham (Aries), and Kumbham (Aquarius) Raasis: facing shifts in Sade Sati.
Simha (Leo) and Sagittarius (Dhanu) Raasis: facing Shani Dhaiya.