🪔 21-Saturday Deepam Ritual — Until Shani Jayanti 2026
⚡ April 26 → May 16 2026 = three Saturdays + Jayanti — rare fourth-Saturday cycle
Start deepam on the three Saturdays before Shani Jayanti (May 16) and conclude on Jayanti itself.
Saturday Schedule — What to Do
| # | Date | Action | Mantra/Daan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 26 2026 | Light first deepam — take sankalp | Om Sham Shanaischaraya Namah (11 times) | Start now |
| 2 | May 2 2026 | Second deepam — double the oil | 108 times mantra + sesame offering | Upcoming |
| 3 | May 9 2026 | Third deepam — iron item offering | 108 times + black cloth donation | Upcoming |
| 4 | May 16 2026 🔥 | Shani Jayanti — culmination | 1008 times + havan + daan | Results |
Each Saturday Deepam Vidhi
Wake before sunrise
Bathe with sesame-infused water.
Before Shani idol / Shila
Fill a clay lamp with mustard oil.
Light the deepam
Chant "Om Sham Shanaischaraya Namah" as you light it.
Mantra japa
108 times — one rosary (black beads).
Sesame offering
A fistful of black sesame at Shani's feet.
Keep lamp burning
At least 20 minutes — do not extinguish it.
☑ Deepam Samagri List
0/7- Clay lamp (undamaged)One per Saturday
- Mustard oil50 ml per Saturday
- Black sesameOne fistful per Saturday
- Black clothDonate on Jayanti
- Small iron itemFor offering
- Urad dalFor donation
- Black rosary108 beads — for japa
Related Pages
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Shani 21 Saturdays Deepam” and when is it observed?
It explains shani 21 saturdays deepam — the occasion, the deity or planet it honours, and where it falls in the Hindu calendar. The exact date follows the Vedic Panchang and shifts each year, so VedKosh gives the current date along with the vidhi.
How is “Shani 21 Saturdays Deepam” observed?
Observance typically involves a vrat (fast), puja of the presiding deity, and traditional rituals done after a morning bath with shraddha. The page sets out the step-by-step vidhi, the items needed, and the auspicious time where relevant.
What is the significance of “Shani 21 Saturdays Deepam”?
It is traditionally observed to seek the blessings of the associated deity — for well-being, removal of obstacles, or fulfilment of vows. The page explains the scriptural and devotional significance so the observance is meaningful, not merely ritual.
Updated for 2026
