Saturn Pooja

Lord Saturn, or Shani, is one of the most powerful planets among the nine, considered a ‘Judge’ who grants blessings or sufferings based on one’s past karmic effects. Lord Saturn is called ‘Jeevana Karaka’ and ‘Aayul Karaka’, as he controls livelihood and longevity. Saturn symbolises justice, discipline, karma, delay, and endurance.

‘Sade Sati’ is a seven-and-a-half-year (7.5 years) period of Saturn. If Saturn is unfavourable in a horoscope, one may face difficulties during these years. Astrologers advise Saturn Pooja to appease him and reduce negative effects, helping individuals get through this phase peacefully.

Generally, ‘Sade Sati’ or 7.5 years occurs thrice in one’s lifespan. First, Sade Sati occurs in childhood; second, the 7.5-year period falls in youth, and the third Sade Sati period falls in old age. 

The first Sade Sati period may impact parents and education. The second Sade Sati may show its effects in finance, family and profession. The third Sade Sati may affect one’s health. Loss of property, illness, worries, and failures may be some of the notable results of Sade Sati. 

What is the significance of Saturn Pooja?

Astrologers recommend performing Shani Pooja to relieve sufferers from the challenging effects of Shani in their horoscope and to receive Saturn’s blessings for justice, discipline, and karmic balance.

The Saturn Puja can eliminate fears and provide a clear understanding of the Sade Sati period.

How is Shani depicted? 

Lord Shani is often depicted in black or dark blue colour with four arms. He holds a staff, a trident, and an axe in his three hands and carries the Varada Mudra. Lord Shani is seated on his divine vehicle, the Raven. 

When should I perform the Saturn Puja?

The Saturn Pooja is generally recommended during Sade Sati (7½-year Saturn period), Ashtama Shani, Saturn Mahadasha or when Saturn is weak or afflicted in one’s birth chart. 
Shani Trayodashi, Saturdays and Amavasya that falls on Saturdays are the best times to perform the Shani Shanti Puja.

Where should I perform the Shani Shanti Puja?

Effective Poojas, like the Shani Shanti Puja, must be performed in a sacred and energy-filled fire lab like the 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre. Performing it here can help individuals receive innumerable benefits. 

What is the cost of Shani Pooja?

The cost of Shani Pooja depends on the number of priests involved, the mantras chanted during the Shani Shanti Puja, the materials used and other important aspects. 

The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre has qualified and experienced priests who perform the Saturn Pooja strictly abiding by Agama Vidhi and other essential rules to make individuals attain the entire benefit of the Saturn Puja. This sacred fire lab performs all Poojas and Homas at a reasonable cost for the welfare of people. 

What are the benefits of Saturn Pooja?

•    The unfavourably positioned Saturn may cause difficulties. Performing the Shani Shanti Puja can pacify sufferers and minimise the intensity of Saturn. 
•    Persons affected by past karmic effects and Saturn’s curse can get relief by performing the Shani Puja. 
•    After performing the Saturn Puja, one can experience improvements in wealth, prosperity and social status.
•    Performing the Saturn Pooja can also relieve people from debts. 

What Mantra(s) are chanted in the Saturn Pooja?

Shani Beej Mantra

||Om Pram Preem Proum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah||

Meaning of the Shani Beej Mantra

"I bow down to Lord Shani (Saturn), the slow-moving planet, and seek his divine blessings."

Chanting the Shani Beej Mantra during the Shani Pooja can help persons receive the blessings of Lord Saturn and seek his grace to relieve them from difficulties.