This year, the new moon (Amavasai) in the Tamil month of Panguni falls on a Saturday, coinciding with the transit of Saturn; a rare and highly significant astrological event. The alignment of Saturday, Amavasya, and Saturn’s transit on the same day enhances the spiritual and karmic significance of March 29.

Timings of Sani Amavasai :

- Ammavasai Tithi Begins: March 28, 2024, at 07:25 PM
- Ammavasai Tithi Ends: March 29, 2024, at 05:12 PM

Saturn, the planet of karma, discipline, and responsibility, plays a crucial role in shaping one’s destiny. This amavasai being a day dedicated to ancestral worship (Pitru Tarpanam) and coinciding with Saturday (Shani’s day), is considered highly auspicious for seeking Saturn’s blessings and reducing karmic burdens.

By worshipping Lord Shani and Lord Shivan, offering prayers to ancestors, and performing acts of charity, one can experience relief from past karmic influences and present-day struggles. This day is particularly powerful for those facing challenges due to Saturn’s placement in their horoscope.

Rituals and Remedies for Saturn ammavasai

To maximize the benefits of this rare alignment, devotees are encouraged to:

- Worship Lord Shani and Lord Shiva with devotion.
- Perform ancestral offerings (Pitru Tarpanam) to receive blessings and alleviate past-life karmic influences.
- Offer donations, especially items associated with Saturn, such as:
- Black sesame seeds
- Black blankets
- Urad dal (black gram)
- Food for the poor
- Worship the Peepal tree (Royal tree) by:
- Circumambulation it seven times
- Lighting a lamp with kerosene oil in front of the tree
- Chant powerful mantrams to invoke divine blessings.


Reciting the following mantrams on this day can bring divine grace:

1. Om Namah Shivaya
2. Om Mahadevaya Vidmahe Rudramurthaye Dheemahi Tanno Shivah Prasodayat
3. Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat
4. Om Shan No Devir Abhishtaya Abo Bhavantu Peethaye Shanyorabhi Sravantu Naam

Additionally, reciting Shani Stotram, Shani Chalisa, or Hanuman Chalisa is highly beneficial in seeking relief from Saturn’s adverse effects and attracting positive energy.

Saturn amavasai on March 29 is a powerful occasion to seek divine blessings, reduce karmic burdens, and enhance spiritual well-being. By observing the prescribed rituals, offering prayers, and performing acts of charity, one can invite peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth into their life.

Source : Tamil Samayam
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