According to the Hindu calendar, the date of Trayodashi comes twice every month. A fast is observed on this date to please Lord Shiva. Along with this, Shani Pradosh is being formed on Saturday, March 7. According to Pt. Prafulla Bhatt, Jyotishacharya of Ujjain, those who have the influence of Saturn's Sadesati or Dhaiya in their horoscope, may reduce their problems if they take measures to please Shani Dev on this day.
Lord Shri Krishna used to do this fast
Currently Saturn is in Capricorn. Along with this, Saturn has the effect of half-century on Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius. Gemini and Libra are afflicted with the zodiac. Other people can also get the blessings of Shani Dev by taking advantage of Shani Pradosh. According to religious texts, donating by bathing in the holy river on this day also has special significance. Shanidev is also pleased with this.
1. Abhishek of Shani Dev on Saturday with mustard oil. Also offer blue flowers and black clothes.
2. Light a mustard oil lamp under the peepal and do 7 rounds.
3. Feed bread to a black dog or black cow.
4. Donate shoes or slippers to the needy person.
5. Donate oily food like puri, bhagya etc. to leprosy patients.
6. Donate black things like umbrella, blanket etc. to the poor.
7. In the auspicious yoga of Shani Pradosh, go to any Shani temple and offer black sesame and black urad dal.
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