Sacred Library (All Aartis)
AARTIDeity: Lord Shani Dev
Shri Shani Dev Aarti (Saturday Shani Shanti Aarti)
The powerful prayer invoking Lord Shani, the dispenser of cosmic karma and justice, son of Surya and Chhaya.
Auspicious Timing: Saturday evening at sunset near a Peepal tree or Shani temple
Sacred Benefits: Pacifies Sade Sati, Dhaiya, and planetary afflictions; fosters discipline, truthfulness, and karmic purification.
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जय जय श्री शनिदेव भक्तन हितकारी। सूर्यपुत्र प्रभु छाया महतारी॥ ॐ जय जय श्री शनिदेव॥
Jai Jai Śrī Śanideva Bhaktana Hitakārī | Sūryaputra Prabhu Chāyā Mahatārī || Om Jai Jai Śrī Śanideva ||
Meaning: Glory, all glory to Lord Shani, the great benefactor of sincere seekers! Divine son of Sun God Surya and Mother Chhaya.
श्याम अंग वक्र दृष्टि, चतुर्भुज धारी। नीलम्बर धार नाथ, गज की असवारी॥ ॐ जय जय श्री शनिदेव॥
Śyāma Aṅga Vakra Dṛṣṭi, Caturbhuja Dhārī | Nīlāmbara Dhāra Nātha, Gaja Kī Asavārī || Om Jai Jai Śrī Śanideva ||
Meaning: With dark glowing form and four arms; draped in majestic deep blue silk, riding upon His elephant and crow.
क्रीट मुकुट शीश राजित, कुंडल चमकारी। कर त्रिशूल गदा खड्ग, आयुध बलकारी॥ ॐ जय जय श्री शनिदेव॥
Krīṭa Mukuṭa Śīśa Rājita, Kuṇḍala Camakārī | Kara Triśūla Gadā Khaḍga, Āyudha Balakārī || Om Jai Jai Śrī Śanideva ||
Meaning: A sparkling crown shines upon His head with radiant earrings; wielding the trident, mace, and sword of righteousness.
पिंगल भस्म विलेपन, यम के अनुरागी। न्यायशील निष्पक्ष, परम वैरागी॥ ॐ जय जय श्री शनिदेव॥
Piṅgala Bhasma Vilepana, Yama Ke Anurāgī | Nyāyaśīla Niṣpakṣa, Parama Vairāgī || Om Jai Jai Śrī Śanideva ||
Meaning: Anointed in sacred ash, brother of Yama; completely impartial in dispensing cosmic justice, the supreme detached sovereign.
शनिवार तेल अर्पण, जो नर नित लावे। साढ़ेसाती के संकट, पल में मिट जावे॥ ॐ जय जय श्री शनिदेव॥
Śanivāra Tela Arpaṇa, Jo Nara Nita Lāve | Sāḍhesātī Ke Saṅkaṭa, Pala Meṁ Miṭa Jāve || Om Jai Jai Śrī Śanideva ||
Meaning: Whoever offers mustard oil, black sesame, and devotion on Saturdays is delivered from the hardships of Sade Sati and Dhaiya.
शनि देव की आरती, जो कोई नर गावै। कोटि जनम के पातक, दूर भगावै॥ ॐ जय जय श्री शनिदेव॥
Śani Deva Kī Āratī, Jo Koī Nara Gāvai | Koṭi Janama Ke Pātaka, Dūra Bhagāvai || Om Jai Jai Śrī Śanideva ||
Meaning: Whoever recites this prayer of Lord Shani with a humble heart purifies karmic debts of countless lifetimes and attains divine protection.
Spiritual Significance & Fruits
Lord Shani judges only actions (karma) without prejudice. Singing His aarti with mustard oil lamps relieves anxiety and removes hindrances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best offering for Lord Shani?
Black sesame seeds (Til), mustard oil lamp, blue flowers, and feeding hungry people and birds on Saturdays.