Shani Shanti Puja in Varanasi

Shani Shanti Puja samagri list

• Black sesame (til)
• Whole urad dal
• Mustard oil and sesame oil
• Iron diya or vessel (as per custom)
• Blue or dark-coloured flowers
• Black or dark blue cloth
• Shami leaves and shami samidha
• Kalash with mango leaves and coconut
• Roli, akshat and chandan
• Incense, cotton wicks and camphor
• Betel leaves and supari
• Sindoor and jasmine oil for Hanuman worship (if included)
• Fruits and sweets for naivedya
• Havan samagri and ghee (if homam is included)

The Pandit confirms the final list for your family's vidhi, and Pandit ji can arrange the samagri in Varanasi at an additional cost, agreed after discussion.

Shani Shanti Puja vidhi, step by step

1. 1Purification and Ganesh puja. After achaman and pavitrikaran, Lord Ganesha is worshipped to remove obstacles.
2. 2Sankalp. The Pandit takes the sankalp with your name, gotra, birth details if shared, and the intention of the puja.
3. 3Kalash and Navagraha sthapana. A kalash is established and the nine grahas are briefly invoked, with Shani given the central place.
4. 4Shani Dev puja. Shani Dev is offered blue or dark flowers, black sesame, urad and a diya lit with mustard or sesame oil.
5. 5Shani beej mantra jaap. The Pandit recites the Shani beej mantra for the agreed count, commonly 23,000 for a full anushthan, or a shorter count as chosen.
6. 6Hanuman or Shiva worship. Many families include Hanuman Chalisa or an abhishek to Lord Shiva, as tradition links both with Shani shanti.
7. 7Dashansh homam (optional). For a full jaap, a homam with shami samidha and sesame is traditionally offered at the end.
8. 8Aarti, daan and prasad. Aarti is performed and the family may offer daan such as black sesame, urad, blankets or oil, as per custom.