Shani Pradosh Puja

Performed on Saturday during Pradosh Kaal for Relief from Saturn Dosha and Karmic Obstacles

Shani Pradosh is a powerful vrat and puja observed when Pradosh Kaal (the 1.5-hour period around sunset) falls on a Saturday—the day ruled by Lord Shani (Saturn). This special alignment occurs only a few times a year and is considered one of the most potent occasions to seek relief from Saturn's afflictions, especially Shani Dosha, Sade Sati, and Dhaiya. On this day, both Lord Shiva and Lord Shani are worshipped with great devotion to remove obstacles, cleanse karmas, and invite divine blessings.

Why Shiva is Worshipped on Shani Pradosh

Pradosh is traditionally associated with Bhagwan Shiva, the compassionate destroyer of sins and karmic burdens. Rudrabhishek, the sacred bathing of the Shivling with various offerings, is performed to invoke Lord Shiva’s grace and protection. On Shani Pradosh, this worship becomes especially powerful, as Shiva is considered the Guru of Shani Dev and can temper Saturn’s intense karmic lessons with divine compassion.

Significance of Shani Pradosh

Saturn (Shani) is a slow-moving planet that brings results only through discipline, endurance, and karmic purification. An afflicted Saturn in one’s chart can lead to prolonged hardships, delays, and misfortune. However, when pacified, Shani grants deep inner strength, success earned through perseverance, spiritual maturity, and lasting progress. Shani Pradosh Puja is thus a vital remedy to neutralize negative planetary effects and align with higher cosmic order.

Benefits of Shani Pradosh Puja

• Relief from Shani Dosha, Sade Sati, Dhaiya, and Saturn Mahadasha challenges.
• Protection from chronic misfortunes, debts, losses, and setbacks.
• Neutralization of past karmic baggage and life obstacles.
• Acceleration in career growth and business ventures.
• Favorable outcomes in legal matters and competitive situations.
• Inner discipline, focus, spiritual upliftment, and divine support.

Shani Beej Mantra

Chanted 23,000 times during the puja for maximum planetary pacification:

ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः।    
Om Praam Preem Proum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah  
Mantra Video: https://youtu.be/DGBFrIrKnUg

No. of Priest: 5    
Duration: 4 hours (6:30 pm onwards)  

Puja Services Include:

Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana and Pujan (which includes Gauri Ganesh Sthapana, Punyahavachan, Shodash Matrika Pujan, Navagraha Pujan, Sarvato Bhadra Mandal Sthapana, and Dikpalaka Devta Pujan), followed by Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Invocation of major deities in the Kalash, Rudrabhishek of Lord Shiva with Mahamrityunjaya Japa, Shani Idol and Yantra Abhishek and Pujan, recitation of Shani Kavach and Shani Strotra, offering of mustard oil and black sesame to Shani, Shani Mantra Japa (23,000 times), Havan with 108 Ahutis of sacred Shami wood, concluding with Aarti, Pushpanjali, and Brahmin Bhojan and donation.

A short Video of the Sankalpa and mantra chanting would be sent to you along with the photographs of the Puja ritual. You may connect with the priest during the puja (video or phone call) on WhatsApp or Skype and watch the rituals live. Puja Tokri having prasad, energized Rudraksha, tabeez and Shani yantra would be sent along. Rudra Centre priests will perform Puja as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. Please mention your Full name, Current Location, Gotra/Birth details (date, place, time)/Parent’s Name, & Sankalpa (your wish) in the instructions box. This is an individual Puja (you may do puja on individual name or include your near and dear ones in the puja).