About Shani Shanti Japam
What is Shani Shanti Japam?
Shani Shanti Puja is the remedy for Sade Sati, Ashtama Shani and Shani dasha — the chanting of Shani’s mantra 23,000 times with Shani pooja, tila abhishekam and dana — for relief from delays, losses and hardship.
Saturn rewards patience and discipline but brings hardship when afflicted. During the 7½-year Sade Sati (Saturn over the 12th, 1st and 2nd from the Moon) many families do Shani japam, light sesame-oil lamps on Saturdays and worship Hanuman.
Benefits
- Relief during Sade Sati and Shani dasha
- Removal of delays and obstacles in career
- Patience, stability and protection
When to perform
- Saturdays and Shani Jayanti
- During Sade Sati, Ashtama Shani or Shani mahadasha
How Shani Shanti Japam is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Navagraha pooja
- Shani japam (23,000 times)
- Tila (sesame oil) abhishekam
- Homam
- Dana of black sesame, urad dal, black cloth and iron
When to book Shani Shanti Japam
- Saturdays and Shani Jayanti
- During Sade Sati, Ashtama Shani or Shani mahadasha
Popular dates fill first, so book a few days ahead. Choose any free slot when you book; your pandit confirms the muhurtham with you.
Shani Shanti Japam samagri list
- Black sesame and sesame oil
- Urad dal and black cloth
- Iron item for dana
- Blue or black flowers
- Homam samagri
Verified pandits who perform Shani Shanti Japam
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Share your birth details
Avoid
- Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol on the day
Shani Shanti Puja near you
Read the full guide to Shani Shanti Puja — meaning, vidhi, samagri, best time and cost — or see local details for your city.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shani Shanti Japam cost?
Shani Shanti Japam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹9,100 as pandit dakshina, for about 1 to 2 days (23,000 japam). The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Am I in Sade Sati?
Sade Sati depends on your Moon sign (rashi); check it on Rutviju’s Rashifal or ask our astrologers.
How many times is the Shani mantra chanted?
23,000 times (the traditional count for Shani), with a homam on the last day.
Can Shani Shanti Japam be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Shani Shanti Japam for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Shani Shanti Japam?
The samagri list for Shani Shanti Japam has 5 items, shown on this page (Black sesame and sesame oil, Urad dal and black cloth, Iron item for dana and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Shani Shanti Japam?
12 verified pandits perform Shani Shanti Japam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.