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Special Event – Shani Trayodashi
August 17 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
What is Shani Trayodashi?
Shani Trayodashi is considered the most auspicious day for Shani Pooja as it is the favorite day of the
Hindu deity Lord Shani. As per Hindu astrology, He is one of the most important planets from the
celestial Navagrahas. He is known as the Lord of Saturday and his name is indicative of the seventh day
that is Saturday. Hence, the Triyodashi that falls on a Saturday is called as Shani Trayodashi. If Shanidev is
prayed with utmost devotion on this day, He blesses His devotees with peace and they overcome any risk
of major accidents or life threats. Devotees suffering from the adverse effect of Shani, or Devotees
undergoing the period of Sade-Sati of Shani, Ardhastama Shani, Ashtama Shani or its antar dasa, are
advised to perform Shani Trayodashi Pooja as a remedial measure to please Shanidev. It is a day when
the otherwise difficult-to-please God gives blessings of happiness and peace to Devotees. Hence,
Devotees wait for Shani Trayodashi to perform remedial measures to nullify the negative effects of Shani.
Rituals on Shani Trayodashi
• Worship Shanidev to remove/reduce malefic effects of Shani Dosha.
• Devotees should perform Shani Dosha Pooja to please Shani.
• It is advised to perform Shani Shanti Pooja as an observance to calm the planet.
• On Shani Thrayodasi, Devotees should perform Thailabhishekam (Sesame Oil) Abhishek as a part
of Shani Trayodashi Pooja.
• One should recite the Shani Mantra to please Lord Shani.
Participate in Shani Trayodashi Pooja
• Remove the ill-effects of Shani.
• Attain Longevity and good health.
• Get wealth and prosperity in Life.
Effects of Shani Dosha
In our life everybody fears about Shani Bhagavan. His effects are more and cause miseries in our daily life
if not properly placed in the natal horoscope. However, he may be, he cannot escape from the aspects of
Lord Shani. Makara and Kumba are his own houses. He is exalted in Tula and deliberate in Mesha Rasi.
The natives born in the stars Pushyami, Anuradha, Uttarabhadra are being governed by Shani Their life
starts from Shani Mahadasa. In the natal horoscope, if Shani is placed in 4,6,8,12 houses, or the native is
running with Shani Mahadasa or in Mesha Rasi causes more miseries and faces more difficulties beyond
the native’s control. For pleasing Shani, the native has to perform Japa (19000) and regular prayers to
Shani on Saturdays.
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Sponsorships, Participation, and Blessed Prasadam
If you would like to help sponsor the festival or participate in the puja yourself, please do consider from the available sponsorships. Sponsorships help to cover the cost of fruits, milk, ghee, flowers and garlands offered during the puja and abhishekam. In gratitude for your kind offering, we will give you blessed and energized prasadam from the event.
For sponsorship of Abhisekham or Archana, please reach out to our Temple Priest Sharma Ji at 630-247-0173 or email to htcscipooja@gmail.com.
For some sponsorships, we will include your name in the sankalpam chanted before the event. The sankalpam is a Sanskrit statement recited before any major puja or homam. When your name is recited in the sankalpam, it creates a subtle energetic bond between you and the puja or homam, bringing divine blessings to you and your family.
All sponsors receive blessed and energized prasadam from the event. Blessed prasadam usually includes small packets of kumkum and/or vibhuti as well as special items like a blessed thread, yajna raksha, or other holy items.
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