Shani Jayanti 2022: Date, Significance, Upaya and everything you need to know

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Shani Jayanti 2022: Shani aka Saturn has a special place in the nine planets according to astrology. Shani Jayanti or Shani Dev's birth anniversary is observed on the Amavasya Tithi of Jyeshtha Maas and Vaishakha Maas. The planet Saturn, which is known for either punishing or blessing a person, plays a pivotal role in astrology. 

According to the scriptures, Shanidev, son of Mother Chhaya and Suryadev, was born on the new moon day of Jyeshtha month. Therefore, there is a tradition of celebrating Shani Jayanti on the new moon day of Jyeshtha month. Read on to know the Shani Jayanti 2022 date, tithi timings and other significant details.

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When is Shani Jayanti 2022?

This year, Shani Jayanti or Shani Amavasya will be observed on May 30

Shani Amavasya 2022: Tithi

Amavasya Tithi of Jayeshtha month will start on Sunday 29th May 2022 at 2:54 pm and will end on 30th May at 4:59 pm. Hence, Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on 30th May depending on Udaya Tithi.

Shani Amavasya: Significance

Lord Shani is called the God of Justice. He is the ruler of karma and rewards people according to their deeds and has a compelling influence on human life. 

Devotees observe a day-long fast and seek Shani Dev's blessings to rid themselves of the adverse effects of Shani from their horoscope. Thus, devotees hope to eliminate their struggles and hardships by offering their sincere prayers to Shani Dev. Do not travel at night during Shani Sade Sati; know symptoms and remedies to please Lord Shani

In the year 2022, the combination of Amavasya tithi with Jyeshtha month is on May 30. The importance of Shani Jayanti this year is also greater as many more auspicious yogas are being made on this day. As May 30 is a Monday, it will be Somvati Amavasya. Along with this, there will be many rare auspicious combinations like Sarvarthasiddhi Yoga and Sukarma Yoga. Vat Savitri Vrat is also on the same day, on which women pray for the long life of their husbands.