Shani (Saturn)
శనిGraha #7 of 9 · Saturday · 19-year mahadasha
Shani Mool Mantra
Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah
Beeja form: Om Praam (single seed: Shaṁ)
Recite 108 times daily on Saturday. The shorter beeja mantra can be repeated more times (1,008 or 10,008) for deeper transformation during Shani's mahadasha.
Shani Mahadasha Effects
Saturn dasha rewards disciplined effort with lasting success, longevity, and authority — but through hardship. Afflicted Saturn brings delays, chronic illness, depression, separation, joint pain, and tests of endurance over 19 years. The longest karmic dasha, often associated with mid-life transformation.
Graha Shanti — Remedies for Shani
When Shani is afflicted or unfavorably placed in the birth chart, the following remedies are prescribed in classical Jyotisha:
- Mantra recitation: 108 to 10,008 times of the mool mantra on Saturday
- Daana (donation): black sesame seeds, mustard oil, iron, black cloth, urad dal, blue sapphire, shoes — donate to a Brahmin priest, temple, or needy person on Saturday
- Gemstone: Blue Sapphire (Neelam) in Iron / Steel — ONLY after verified by a qualified astrologer (wrong gemstone amplifies afflictions)
- Temple visit: Shani Shingnapur (Maharashtra); Thirunallar (Tamil Nadu)
- Vrata observance: Fast on Saturday from sunrise to sunset
- Bhakti hymn: Shani Chalisa; Hanuman Chalisa
When is Shani's Day?
Saturday (శనివారం) is ruled by Shani. Activities aligned with Shani's nature are most favored on this day. See today's panchangam to check whether today is a Shani-ruled day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shani graha in Vedic astrology?
Shani (శని, English: Saturn) is graha #7 of the 9 Navagrahas. Day of week: Saturday. Mahadasha period: 19 years. Saturn dasha rewards disciplined effort with lasting success, longevity, and authority — but through hardship. Afflicted Saturn brings delays, chronic illness, depression, separation, joint pain, and ...
What is the mool mantra of Shani?
The mool mantra for Shani is: 'Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah'. The shorter beeja form is: 'Om Praam (single seed: Shaṁ)'. Recite 108 times daily on Saturday for full benefit. Counts of 1,008 or 10,008 for significant transformation.
What gemstone represents Shani?
The gemstone for Shani is Blue Sapphire (Neelam). Wear in Iron / Steel setting on the recommended finger (varies by graha). For Vedic gemstone therapy, consult an astrologer who has verified the graha's strength in your birth chart before purchasing.
How do I do graha shanti for Shani?
Donate items associated with Shani: black sesame seeds, mustard oil, iron, black cloth, urad dal, blue sapphire, shoes. Visit a Shani temple: Shani Shingnapur (Maharashtra); Thirunallar (Tamil Nadu). Recite the bhakti hymn: Shani Chalisa; Hanuman Chalisa. Performed during Shani's mahadasha or antardasha for relief.
All 9 Navagrahas
సూర్యుడు2. Chandra
చంద్రుడు3. Mangala
కుజుడు / అంగారకుడు4. Budha
బుధుడు5. Guru
గురుడు / బృహస్పతి6. Shukra
శుక్రుడు7. Shani
శని8. Rahu
రాహువు9. Ketu
కేతువు
All navagraha data sourced from Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra, Phaladeepika, and Saravali. Editorial methodology reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma. Vedic gemstone therapy should only be undertaken after a qualified Jyotishi has analyzed your full birth chart — wrong gemstones can amplify afflictions instead of mitigating them.