Also known as: Chayyaputra, Saturn
- Sani is a deva and is the son of Surya and Chhaya, hence also known as Chayyaputra. He is the elder brother of Yama, the Hindu God Of Death, who in some scriptures, corresponds to the deliverance of justice. Surya’s two sons Sani and Yama judge. Sani gives us the results of one’s deeds through one’s life, through appropriate punishments and rewards.
Main Festivals Celebrated
- Purutasi Sani
Associated songs / slokams
Sani Gayathri Manthra:
Om kaakadhwajaaya vidmahae,
khadga hastaaya dheemahi,
tanno mandah prachodayaat
Meaning
Om, Let me meditate on him who has the crow on his flag, Oh, He who has a sword in his hand,
give me higher intellect And let Sanishwara illuminate my mind
How to pray
- The best day to pray is Saturday. Colour is blue. The dhanyam is sesame seed. Use blue flowers to pray and you can chant the Sani Gayathri Manthra. Prayers will help to remove Sani Dosha and will prolong life.