Jaipur, May 27, 2025.
One of the most important festivals in the year is Shai Jayanti. The sole purpose of this day is to honor Lord Shani Dev. According to Vedic astrology, he is one of the most strongest planets. Saturn influences people to become very disciplined, punctual and they should follow the right path, while Shani Dev is the lord of justice and karma. Shani Jayanti is celebrated in different regions across the country and people observe this day by following their own traditions and rituals depending on the area and city. In the month of Jyeshtha, Shani Jayanti will be celebrated. This year, people will celebrate Shani Jayanti today, on May 27, 2025.
According to Hindu Scriptures, Shani Jayanti holds a great astrological and religious significance. Shani Dev, who is revered as the lord of justice and karma, people receive outcomes based on their karma. To honor Lord Shani Dev’s birth anniversary, people celebrate Shani Jayanti. Hindu scriptures state that Shani Dev was born to mother Swarna, also called as Chhaaya, and father Surya Dev. Since Shani Dev was a devoted follower of Lord Shiva, he bestow his blessings to those who worship Mahadev with immense devotion and dedication.
Although there are many stories about Lord Shani Dev and one of the most popular stories associated with Lord Shani is that Ravana once kidnapped Lord Shani Dev and imprisoned him for a very long period. Shani Dev expressed his appreciation to Lord Hanuman after Hanuman Ji eventually came to him and freed him from prison. He also pledged to pardon anyone, whoever worship Hanuman Ji sincerely.
