Amavasya is one of the most important days in Sanatan Dharma. If Shani Jayanti falls on this day, its importance further increases and it is also called Jyeshtha Amavasya. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shani on this day brings special benefits. This year, Shani Jayanti and Vat Savitri Puja coincide on June 6. It is thus considered even more auspicious. When Pandit Ramanand Jha was asked about this, he said that this day has special significance. Those who bathe in Ganga and offer charity on this day get benefits. He said that you should worship Lord Shani, especially on this day. Offer mustard oil to Lord Shani.
Amavasya of Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha is on Thursday, June 6. It will continue till 6:08 pm on Thursday. In Hindu religion, it is believed that taking a bath in the Ganga on this day is beneficial.
Amavasya Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Jyeshtha falls on June 6. The Vat Savitri Vrat and Shani Jayanti also fall on the same day. There will be a combination of Rohini Nakshatra and Dhriti Yoga on this day. The moon will be in Taurus. As for the auspicious time, Abhijeet Muhurta will be from 11:56 am to 12:44 pm. Rahu Kaal will be from 2:03 am to 3:47 am.
Feed rotis prepared in tandoor to dogs on this day. The mantra ‘Om Hram Hanumate Rudraatmakaya Hram Phat Kapibhyo Namah’ should be chanted on this day. The time for shopping on this day is from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
According to Jyotish scholar Amit Gupta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga will also be held on Shani Jayanti. According to mythology, the banyan tree is considered to be the abode of the Trimurti, that is Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. The banyan tree plays a very important role in preserving the environment.
According to astrologer Ruchi Kapoor, charity along with worship is given special importance on Shani Jayanti. On the day of Shani Jayanti, one should feed a black dog with bread smeared with mustard oil. Doing so will free one from Shani Dosh.