Til-Urad Dana on Saturday — Shani's Most Beloved Offering
Black sesame and urad dal are Shani Dev's most beloved offerings. Donating these pleases Shani and reduces suffering during Sade Sati and Dhaiya.
Scriptural Reason — Why Black Sesame and Urad?
Saturday Dana List — Items and Quantity
| Item | Quantity | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Black sesame (til) | 250g or more | Best — every Saturday |
| Urad dal | 500g | Excellent — especially in Sade Sati |
| Mustard oil | 1 kg | Shani temple or needy person |
| Charcoal | 1 piece | For Shapit Dosha removal |
| Black blanket | 1 piece | Special on Shani Jayanti |
Correct Dana Method — 6 Steps
☑ Til-Urad Dana Checklist
0/6- Bathe on Saturday before sunrise (Brahma Muhurat)
- Mix black sesame and urad dal and place in a clean bag
- Place your hand on the donation while reciting Shani mantra
- Donate to a needy person, sanitation worker or Shani temple
- Say "Om Shan Shanaishcharaya Namah" while giving
- Complete the donation before sunset
6 Benefits of Til-Urad Dana
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are til and urad donated on Saturday?
Black sesame (til) and black gram (urad) are the prime significators of Shani because of their dark colour and earthy nature. Donating them on Saturday is among the most recommended Shani remedies, traditionally believed to ease the trials of sade-sati and dhaiya.
How are til and urad offered for Shani?
They may be donated to the needy, offered along with mustard oil at a Shani temple, or given to a Peepal tree on Saturday evening. Some devotees light a mustard-oil lamp under a Peepal after donating. A clean intention and humility are considered essential.
What is the deeper significance of this daan?
Beyond ritual, til-urad daan symbolises offering one’s “dark” tendencies — ego, laziness, harshness — to Shani, the lord of discipline and justice. The remedy is held to work through humility, service and steady effort rather than as a mechanical transaction.
Updated for 2026
