Worship by day
Saturday — the day of Shanidev
Shanivar — mustard oil, the peepal lamp and Hanuman's protection.
Saturday (Shanivar) belongs to Shanidev, the stern lord of karma. Devotees offer mustard oil and black til, light a lamp beneath the peepal tree, and give daan to those in need — for Shani values justice and humility above ritual. Hanuman is also worshipped today, as his devotees are said to be shielded from Shani's severity.
What to do today
- Offer mustard oil and black til to Shanidev.
- Light a lamp under the peepal tree after sunset.
- Recite the Shani Mantra and the Hanuman Chalisa.
- Give daan — food, black cloth or service to those in need.
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