Shani Amavasya 2026: Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance And Remedies

The October 2026 Shani Amavasya (Shanishchari Amavasya) falls on Saturday, 10 October 2026, during the month of Ashwina. Devotees observe this day for relief from Sade Sati, Shani Dosha, career challenges, delays, and emotional burdens.

By the end of this guide, you will know the exact Shani Amavasya 2026 date and time, powerful remedies, puja vidhi, rituals, donations, and what to avoid for the best spiritual results.

When is Shani Amavasya in 2026: Date and Time Details

The October Shani Amavasya (Shanishchari Amavasya) falls on Saturday, 10 October 2026, during the Ashwina month. Since the Amavasya occurs on a Saturday, it is also known as Ashwina Shani Amavasya.

Check the complete date and timing details below:

Event	Date & Time
📅 Shani Amavasya Date	10 October 2026 (Saturday)
🌑 Amavasya Tithi Begins	09:35 PM, 9 October 2026 (Friday)
🌑 Amavasya Tithi Ends	09:19 PM, 10 October 2026 (Saturday)
🗓️ Hindu Month	Ashwina
🕉️ Also Known As	Shanishchari Amavasya (Ashwina Shani Amavasya)

Past And Upcoming Shani Amavasya Dates

Here are the recent and upcoming Shani Amavasya dates for quick reference.

📅 Year	🌑 Shani Amavasya Date	🕒 Amavasya Tithi Timing
2025	29 March 2025 (Saturday)	28 Mar, 07:55 PM – 29 Mar, 04:27 PM
2025	23 August 2025 (Saturday)	22 Aug, 11:55 AM – 23 Aug, 11:35 AM
2026	16 May 2026 (Saturday)	16 May, 05:11 AM – 17 May, 01:30 AM
2026	10 October 2026 (Saturday)	9 Oct, 09:35 PM – 10 Oct, 09:19 PM
2027	6 February 2027 (Saturday)	5 Feb, 07:05 PM – 6 Feb, 09:25 PM
2027	3 July 2027 (Saturday)	3 Jul, 12:05 PM – 4 Jul, 08:31 AM
2027	27 November 2027 (Saturday)	27 Nov, 09:07 AM – 28 Nov, 08:53 AM

What is Shani Amavasya?

Shani Amavasya is the new moon day (Amavasya) that falls on a Saturday (Shanivar). In Vedic astrology, this combination is considered highly powerful because Saturday is associated with Lord Shani, while Amavasya represents karmic cleansing, endings, introspection, and spiritual reset.

The word “Shanichari Amavasya” is another traditional name for Shani Amavasya. It usually occurs two or three times in a year whenever an Amavasya tithi falls on a Saturday. Devotees worship Shani Dev to reduce karmic burdens, seek discipline, and balance the difficult effects of Saturn in their natal chart.

Unlike regular Saturdays, Shani Amavasya amplifies spiritual practices because both Shanivar and the new moon carry deep karmic symbolism. Many people observe fasting, donations, mantra chanting, and temple visits on this day.

It is important to understand that Shani Amavasya is not always the same as Shani Jayanti. Shani Jayanti specifically marks the birth anniversary of Shani Dev on Jyeshtha Amavasya, while Shani Amavasya refers to any new moon falling on a Saturday.

Why Shani Amavasya 2026 is Spiritually Rare?

The Shani Amavasya falling in October 2026 is spiritually significant as it coincides with Mahalaya Amavasya or Sarva Pitru Amavasya during Pitru Paksha. This makes the day especially important for ancestor rituals and remedies traditionally associated with Pitru Dosha, connected to family lineage.

Importance & Significance of Shani Amavasya

Shani Amavasya is regarded as a powerful day for karmic cleansing, self-discipline, and seeking Lord Shani's blessings. Traditional astrology also considers it one of the most auspicious occasions for performing Saturn-related remedies.

• It is believed to help ease Shani Sade Sati, Dhaiya, and Shani Mahadasha struggles.

• Worship on this day may reduce the effects of Shani Dosha in the Kundli and Shani-related challenges and delays.

• The day supports karmic cleansing by encouraging humility, discipline, charity, and service.

• Shani Amavasya is also considered beneficial for Pitru Dosha and ancestral peace rituals.

• Many devotees perform remedies for Kaal Sarp Dosha and recurring obstacles on this day.

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According to traditional beliefs, Shani Dev is especially pleased by sincere worship, donations, and disciplined conduct on Amavasya days. However, Shani is not viewed as a punishing deity alone. In Vedic astrology, Saturn represents justice, accountability, patience, maturity, and long-term growth.

Shani Amavasya Puja Vidhi or Rituals to Follow

To receive the spiritual benefits of Shani Amavasya, devotees traditionally perform a simple yet disciplined puja dedicated to Lord Shani. Below is the Shani Amavasya Puja Vidhi you can follow either at home or at a Shani temple.

Puja Vidhi at Home:

• Wake before sunrise and bathe after adding a few drops of sesame oil to the water.

• Wear clean black or dark blue clothes. Avoid purchasing new black clothes specifically for the day.

• Place a Shani Dev image or idol on a clean cloth facing west.

• Light a mustard oil (sarson ka tel) diya before the deity.

• Offer black sesame seeds (kala til), blue flowers, urad dal, and incense.

• Take a sankalp for peace, discipline, and karmic cleansing.

• Chant “Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah” 108 times using a Rudraksha mala. Read the full Shani mantra guide for proper chanting rules.

• Recite Shani Chalisa followed by Hanuman Chalisa, as Lord Hanuman is believed to reduce Saturn’s harsh effects.

• Perform Deep Daan (ritual of offering or donating a lit oil lamp) in the evening and donate food or clothing to the needy.

• Spend the day with simplicity by avoiding anger, harsh speech, overeating, and unnecessary travel.

Puja Vidhi at a Shani Temple:

• Carry mustard oil, black cloth, sesame seeds, and flowers to the temple.

• Request the priest for Shani Telabhishekam or Shani Shanti puja.

• Participate respectfully in the Abhisheka ceremony, if permitted.

• Offer prayers silently and avoid crowd pushing or loud behavior.

• Many traditions recommend circumambulating a Peepal tree seven times while offering a mustard-oil diya.

Traditionally, temple worship is considered especially effective on Shani Amavasya, though sincere devotion at home is equally meaningful.

Key Shani Amavasya Rituals

Here are some of the key rituals on Shani Amavasya:

Snan (Holy Bath)

Many devotees begin the day with a holy bath using Ganga jal or black sesame-infused water. This ritual symbolizes the purification of karmic negativity and mental heaviness.

Pitru Tarpan

Because Amavasya is associated with ancestors, Pitru Tarpan is widely performed. Offer water mixed with black sesame while praying for ancestral peace and blessings.

Peepal Pradakshina & Chhaya Daan

Walking around the Peepal tree while offering mustard oil is a traditional Saturn remedy. Chhaya Daan involves seeing one’s reflection in oil before donating it, symbolizing the surrender of karmic burdens.

Feeding Crows

Crows are symbolically connected with Saturn and ancestral energies. Feeding them khichdi (rice & lentil porridge), sesame rice, or roti is considered spiritually auspicious.

Evening Deep Daan

During the evening, devotees light mustard oil lamps under a Peepal tree or near a Shani shrine. This ritual is believed to reduce darkness, fear, and karmic obstacles.

Top Shani Amavasya Remedies / Upay

• Offer mustard oil under a Peepal tree if facing career stagnation or repeated delays.

• Recite Hanuman Chalisa for relationship stress, fear, and emotional instability. Hanuman puja is widely recommended during difficult Saturn periods.

• Donate iron items or loha to workers or the needy if dealing with financial losses and debt.

• Perform Chhaya Daan for relief from Sade Sati and emotional heaviness.

• Keep a Shani Yantra in the prayer area after it has been properly energized. Learn more about the Shani Yantra.

• Wear a blue sapphire (Neelam) only after an astrologer's consultation. Saturn gemstones are powerful and should only be worn after proper chart analysis.

• Follow Saturday Shani remedies for career stability, long-term discipline, and professional growth.

What to Donate on Shani Amavasya

Traditional offerings and donations on Shani Amavasya include:

• Kala til (black sesame) – linked with Saturn pacification

• Sarson ka tel (mustard oil) – traditional Shani offering

• Loha (iron items) – symbolically connected with Saturn

• Urad dal – offered for spiritual balancing

• Kala kapda (black cloth) – donated to the needy

• Footwear – especially for labourers and outdoor workers

• Blankets – acts of warmth and compassion please Shani Dev

• Khichdi and Annadan – feeding the hungry is highly auspicious

Donations during Shani Amavasya are considered especially powerful when given with humility rather than display.

Powerful Shani Mantras to Chant on Shani Amavasya

• Shani Beej Mantra

|| Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaishcharaya Namah ||

Meaning: Salutations to Lord Saturn for discipline and karmic balance.

• Shani Maha Mantra

|| Nilanjana Samabhasam Ravi Putram Yamagrajam ||

Meaning: I bow to Shani Dev, radiant like a blue sapphire and son of Surya.

• Shani Gayatri Mantra

"Om Kaakadhwajaaya Vidmahae, Khadga Hastaaya Dheemahi, Tanno Mandah Prachodayaat"

Meaning: May Lord Shani guide our minds toward wisdom and discipline.

Perform at least 108 japa using a Rudraksha mala during morning and evening prayers. For chanting rules and benefits, read our full Shani Mantra.

Who Benefits Most from Shani Amavasya Worship

The following individuals are believed to benefit the most from Shani Amavasya worship:

People Under Sade Sati

Those experiencing Sade Sati often face emotional pressure, career shifts, or delays. Charity, mustard oil donations, and disciplined living are considered highly effective remedies.

People Facing Dhaiya or Ashtam Shani

People affected by Dhaiya or Ashtam Shani may experience instability and anxiety. Reading the Hanuman Chalisa regularly is traditionally recommended. Learn more about Dhaiya and Saturn cycles.

People Facing Career or Legal Problems

In Vedic astrology, Saturn is closely associated with career, responsibility, discipline, legal accountability, and long-term professional growth. Those facing job delays, legal disputes, or losses may benefit from Shani puja, donations, and checking their Shani Dosha calculator.

Shani Amavasya Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s:

• Donate food, oil, black sesame, or clothes

• Maintain discipline and calm speech

• Chant Shani mantras sincerely

• Feed crows or needy people

• Visit a Shani temple if possible

Don’ts:

• Avoid alcohol, non-vegetarian food, and smoking

• Do not argue, insult, or speak harshly

• Avoid buying oil, sesame, or brooms for personal use

• Avoid cutting hair or nails

• Avoid impulsive financial decisions or launching new ventures

To Conclude

Shani Amavasya 2026 is an important day for karmic cleansing, Saturn remedies, discipline, and spiritual growth. Rather than fearing Saturn, this day encourages patience, responsibility, and humility. Traditional belief holds that sincere charity and disciplined actions performed on Shani Amavasya bring positive karmic and spiritual results over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shani Amavasya

1. Can I perform Shani Amavasya puja if I am a woman or on my period?

Yes. Women can still offer prayers, chant mantras, donate food, and perform spiritual practices on Shani Amavasya. Some traditional households may avoid temple visits or idol abhishek during menstruation, but mantra japa, charity, and devotion are always considered acceptable and spiritually meaningful.

2. What if I cannot fast on Shani Amavasya for health reasons?

A strict fast is not compulsory. People with diabetes, pregnancy, medical conditions, or health restrictions may observe a light phalahar fast with fruits and milk or simply eat satvik food once during the day while focusing on prayers and charity.

3. Is Shani Amavasya the same as Shanichari Amavasya?

Yes. Shanichari Amavasya, Shanishchari Amavasya, and Shani Amavasya all refer to the same occasion, an Amavasya that falls on a Saturday. Different panchangs may use different spellings, but the spiritual meaning remains identical.

4. Can Shani Amavasya remedies be done from outside India?

Yes. Devotees living abroad can perform mantra japa, light a mustard-oil diya at home, donate to local charities, or support Indian temple services online. Always follow your local panchang timing for the Shani Amavasya observance in your time zone.

5. How is Shani Amavasya different from a regular Saturday?

A normal Saturday carries Saturn’s influence alone, while Shani Amavasya combines Saturn’s energy with the karmic-cleansing energy of the new moon. Traditional astrology believes this combination multiplies the spiritual effects of prayers, discipline, and charitable actions.

6. Should I buy a Shani Yantra or Neelam (Blue Sapphire) on Shani Amavasya?

Buying a Shani Yantra is generally considered auspicious if properly energized. However, Neelam (Blue Sapphire) is a powerful Saturn gemstone that should never be worn without a proper astrological consultation, as unsuitable gemstones may create adverse effects.