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शनि

Shani (Saturn)

Karma, Discipline, Longevity, Service

Shani is the lord of karma, discipline and longevity. Remedies for Saturn reduce obstacles, Sade Sati effects and bring patience and perseverance.

Mantra

Om Shanaishcharaya Namah

Gemstone

Blue Sapphire (Neelam)

Colour

Blue, Black

Day

Saturday

Metal

Iron

Classical Remedies

शास्त्रीय उपाय

  1. 1 · Japa

    Recite the mantra Om Shanaishcharaya Namah 108 times daily, ideally facing the direction of Shani at sunrise on Saturday.

  2. 2 · Vrata

    Observe a fast on Saturday with simple sattvic food. Avoid grains; take fruits, milk and water in moderation.

  3. 3 · Ratna

    Wear Blue Sapphire (Neelam) after proper kundli consultation and muhurta-purified pratishtha. The gem must be unblemished and of prescribed weight (minimum 3 ratti for primary stones).

  4. 4 · Daana / Seva

    Offer charity and service aligned with Shani’s nature: donate blue, blackitems, feed the relevant karaka group, and honour those who embody this graha’s qualities.