On December 24, 2011, Saturday, shani amavasya will fall. This Saturday is also governed by pushya nakshatra which makes this amavasya shani more pious and astrologically precious. Pushya shani amavasya falls in the month of pushya according to Hindu calendar is rare. This rare yoga will be formed this year on December 24, 2011. Shani dev confers prosperity or happiness during this “yoga” ie a period of time. Pushya nakshatra comes after every 27 days as per the Hindu calendar, however pushya nakshatra falling on shani amavasya in the month of pushya is considered very auspicious. Pushya nakshatra gives result according to the day it falls.
Relief of shani sade sati and shani dhaiya
People undergoing shani sade sati, shani dhaiya or any other major or minor saturn malefic or retrograde periods can get relief by doing shani dosha remedies during this shani-pushya “yoga”. You can further alleviate your problems by observing shani amavasya puja and performing daan during this period/yoga. The affected person should also make some donation during the “yoga” of shani-pushya. Currently as of November 15, 2011, shani sade sati is impacting on the rashi of kanya (virgo), tula (libra) and vrischika (scorpio) and shani dhaiya on karka (cancer) and meena (pisces) rashi. People of these rashis are advised to seek shani dosha remedies immediately. People going through the major and minor shani period (shani mahadasha and antardasha) are suggested to perform the shani amavasya puja and daan so that the amount of suffering or debt is reduced. It is common knowledge that sadesati and dhaiya of saturn are subject to hurt or harm. The person influenced by these periods faces a state of misfortune or affliction. But, there are some yogas that help a person to benefit from Saturn. One of these yogas is shani-pushya yoga. In this shani-pushya amavasya yoga vamtantra performs vishist (auspicious) tantric pujan for people.
Shani Chaya Daan
Traditionally on this day “chaya daan” should be done along with other pujas towards lord Shani.
How to perform “chaya daan”
Pour a little mustard oil on a bowler steel plate. Place it under your crib/bed toward the head side. Early in the morning when you wake up before doing your morning chores, look at your reflection in the oil and give it as a gift to a beggar or any shani temple. This is known as chaya daan. The divine chaya daan not only benefits people experiencing sade sati, shani dhaiya, saturn retrograde period but the auspicious chaya daan also bestows blessings from lord shani dev on devotees performing such puja. Therefore, chaya daan should be performed by one and all with pure serenity and devotion towards Lord Shani.
Benefit of shani puja and daan
- Financial prosperity and stability.
- To eliminate debt and poverty.
- Promotes the smooth running of businesses.
- It also helps to create favorable situations/positions.
- It minimizes the malefic effect of the afflicted Saturn and protects from any negative eventuality.
Kaalsarp and pitra dosha
Shani pushya amavasya and daan also help to minimize the intensity of kaalsarp dosha and pitra dosha and jupiter retrograde. The day is considered relevant for making tarpan and shrad for deceased parents and other relatives. Amavasya is perceived as the perfect day to perform black magic and evil deeds. Amavasya night provides the ideal context and setting in which evil powers are invoked.
Shani tantric amavasya puja
Tantrik shani amavasya puja is performed on pushya amavasya night. Tantrik puja is a sharp invocation to the shani deva. The main aim of this tantric puja is to seek the help of the shani deva to demolish immorality. Shani dev specific puja by tantra method is done to remove ego and negativity. Vamtantra performs special Shani amavasya Tantrik Puja for each individual to protect the person suffering from chronic and acute diseases or to avoid premature death/”akaal mrityu”. Vamtantra also imparts tantric mantra on this night to people seeking to learn tantra and for tantra beginners.
Amavasya for people ruled by shani rashi and nakshatra
This time frame/shani-pushya yoga is very rare. People associated with information technology, jurisdiction, iron, etc. they should do special shani graha puja and nakshatra shanti puja. People should light a mustard oil lamp at night and recite hanuman chalisa. People associated with the Saturn-ruled periphery of work will definitely benefit from performing this divine puja and daan/charity on December 24, 2011. Whatever the zodiac sign, people who go for shani amavasya puja and daan will get relief and blessings from lord shani. .