The thirteenth day of the Hindu calendar is called Trayodashi Tithi. Fortnight Trayodashi which falls on Saturday is called Shani Trayodasi or Shani Pradosh.

Lord Shani dev is the son of Lord Surya Bhagavan and Chaya. Shani is also called as Chayaputra.

Lord Shani is personified in the planet Shani or Saturn and devotees believe he removes obstacles.

Note: Trayodashi tithi that falls on Saturday, called as Shani Trayodashi.

Shani Trayodashi 2024 Dates

  1. 23rd March
  2. 6th April
  3. 1st July
  4. 15th July
  5. 11th November
  6. 25th November

Importance of Shani Trayodashi

Shani Trayodashi is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shani, the deity of justice and righteousness.

Shani dev is considered as Lord of Saturday. It is a very auspicious day to perform puja, yagna, or Tailabhishekam with gingelly oil to Lord Shani

Rituals to do on Shani Trayodashi

Also Read about Shani Jayanti.

Shani Jayanti Mantra

English

Shani Dhyan Mantra

Nilanjana Samabhasam Ravi Putram Yamagrajam Chaya Mrttanda
Sambhutam Tam Namami Shanai Shwaram

Shani Gayatri Mantra

Aum Sanaischaraya Vidmahe,
Sooryaputraya Dheemahi,
Tanno Manda Prachodayat.

Mool Mantra

Om Sham Shanaischaryaye Namah!

Hindi

नीलांजन समाभासं रविपुत्रं
यमाग्रजम। छायामर्तांड
संभूतं तन्नमामि शनैश्चरम।।

ओं शनैश्चराय विद्महे
नीलदेहाय धीमहि। तन्नो शनि
प्रचोदयात।।

2 responses to “Shani Trayodashi 2024 – Shani Pradosh Date”

  1. Beautiful information on Shani Bhaghawan – God bless You.

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