Description
Why Perform Shani Homam?
| Purpose | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Relief from Sade Sati, Ashtama Shani, or Kantaka Shani | Reduces mental and material suffering |
| Saturn is afflicted or malefic in horoscope | Corrects karmic blockages |
| Repeated obstacles in career, health, or relationships | Improves stability and clarity |
| Facing accidents, debts, lawsuits, or enemies | Offers protection and resolution |
| To gain patience, discipline, and spiritual strength | Awakens inner stability |
| During Shani Mahadasha / Antardasha | Reduces negative effects and increases endurance |
Signs of Shani Dosha or Affliction:
- Saturn in 6th, 8th, or 12th house
- Saturn conjunct with Mars, Rahu, or debilitated in Aries
- Sade Sati (7½-year transit over Moon sign)
- Saturn ruling 4th, 8th, 12th houses and giving adverse effects
- Life is slow, filled with delays, health and mental burdens
Best Times to Perform Shani Homam:
| Day | Why |
|---|---|
| Saturday (Shanivar) | Ruled by Saturn |
| During Shani Dasha / Sade Sati / Ashtama Shani | For pariharam |
| Repeated obstacles in career, health, or relationships | Improves stability and clarity |
| On Amavasya or monthly Saturdays | Highly powerful |
| Shani Jayanti (birth of Lord Shani) | Most auspicious |
Mantras Used in Shani Homam:
1. Moola Mantra:
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः
Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah
2. Shani Gayatri Mantra:
Om Kakadhwajaya Vidmahe Khadgahasthaya Dheemahi Tanno Mandah Prachodayat
Optional: Shani Ashtottaram / Shani Stotra / Shani Kavacham
Shani Homam Procedure:
- Sankalpam – Declaration of name, rasi, nakshatra, and purpose
- Ganapathi Puja – Obstacle removal
- Kalasha Sthapana & Shani Avahanam – Invoking Shani Bhagavan
- Shani Japa – 108 or 1008 repetitions of the mantra
- Offerings into Homa Kundam:
- Ghee, black sesame seeds, black gram, sesame oil
- Mustard seeds, blue/black flowers, gingelly oil lamp
- Purna Ahuti – Final offering and deep prayer
- Theertha and Prasadam Distribution
Homam Items Required:
- Black sesame seeds (எள்ளு)
- Sesame oil
- Black gram (உளுந்து)
- Iron piece or iron vessel (optional offering)
- Ghee, honey, mustard seeds
- Blue/black flowers
- Incense, camphor
- Coconut, betel leaves, fruits
- Navadhanya (optional)
Results of Shani Homam:
| Area | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Karma & Patience | Burns negative karmas, improves endurance |
| Mental Peace | Calms fear, depression, insecurity |
| Career & Responsibility | Gives long-term success after struggle |
| Health | Relief from chronic illness, joint pain, nerve issues |
| Legal / Debts / Obstacles | Brings justice and resolution |
| Spiritual Path | Builds detachment, self-discipline, and inner peace |
Where to Perform:
- Home (with priest and fire altar)
- Navagraha temples (like Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple, Tamil Nadu)
- Veda Patashalas or Homam centers
Additional Remedies for Shani Dosha:
| Remedy | Effect |
|---|---|
| Lighting sesame oil lamp on Saturdays | Calms Shani’s energy |
| Feeding crows or the poor on Saturdays | Reduces karmic burdens |
| Donating black clothes, sesame, or iron | Brings relief from obstacles |
| Chanting Hanuman Chalisa or Shani Stotra | Strongest protection |
| Observing fast on Saturdays | Increases grace and patience |

