🌑 Shanishchari Amavasya 2026 — May 16

The most powerful Amavasya of the decade — historic triple convergence of Shani Jayanti + Saturday + New Moon.

May 16 2026 = Shani Jayanti 🪐 + Shanishchari Amavasya 🌑 + Vat Savitri 🌳

Remedies performed on this day are considered 10× more effective than on ordinary days.

⏰ Key Timings — IST

Preparation

Sit facing south. Add black sesame to a copper vessel filled with water. Mentally chant "Om Pitru Devaya Namah".

Offering

Pour the water in a southward stream through the right fingers. Recite the mantra 3 times. You may call out the names of ancestors.

Conclusion

After tarpan, donate urad dal / khichdi to a Brahmin. Express gratitude to your ancestors in your heart.

Pitru Tarpan Mantra

Om Pitru Devaya Namah
Om Kale Kalaya Namah
Om Shanaischaraya Svaha

Black Sesame Tarpan

Pitru Dosha, debt relief

Add black sesame + water for Pitru Tarpan. Chant "Om Pitru Devaya Namah" 11 times, facing south.

Peepal Tree Puja

Shani dosha removal

7 circumambulations of Peepal tree with mustard oil lamp. On Shani Amavasya, Peepal pleases both Shani and ancestors.

Urad Dal Donation

Sade Sati and Dhaiya relief

Donate cooked urad dal (khichdi) to a Brahmin. Must be done before sunset.

Iron Donation

Career blockage removal

Donate an old iron vessel / pan to a temple. Never buy iron — donate it.

Shani Stotra Recitation

Planetary peace, fear removal

"Nilanjana Samabhasam..." — recite 3 times. Add Dashrath-krit Shani Stotra.

Hanuman Chalisa

Shani's gaze softens

Seeking Hanuman's permission before Shani puja is mandatory. 1 recitation of Hanuman Chalisa + sindoor offering.

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