Shani Dev: Saturday is dedicated to the deity of justice, Shani Dev. Today, i.e., December 30, is the last Saturday of the year 2023. If there is a Saturn (Shani) dosha in your birth chart, performing certain remedies on this Saturday may bring you relief. Today marks the auspicious conjunction of Saturn and Venus, with both planets being in the central position. Some remedies performed on this auspicious day can potentially change your destiny. Let's find out what activities you can engage in on the last Saturday of 2023.
Tasks to perform on the last Saturday of the year:
- After bathing today, perform a ritualistic worship of Shani Dev. Perform an abhishek (ritualistic bathing) using mustard oil and black sesame seeds on the idol or image of Shani Dev.
- Visit a Shani temple on this last Saturday of the year, seek the blessings of Shani Dev, and pray for liberation from Saturn dosha. The positive influence of the auspicious conjunction today is expected to appease Shani Dev quickly.
- If you are troubled by Saturn dosha or the influence of Saturn's seven and a half years (sadesati), today is a good opportunity for relief. In the evening of the last Saturday of the year, visit a Shani temple, offer water to the peepal tree, and light a lamp with mustard oil. This will bring good fortune, and your endeavors are likely to be fulfilled.
- On this day, feed a black dog with roti made from mustard oil. Feeding crows is also considered auspicious on Saturdays. According to scriptures, such acts please Shani Dev and shower his blessings on devotees.
- According to scriptures, devotees of Hanuman Ji are not troubled by Shani Dev. Therefore, on the last Saturday of the year, sincerely worship Hanuman Ji. Offer a lamp of chameli (jasmine) oil and apply sindoor (vermilion) on his idol or picture.
- To seek liberation from Saturn dosha, recite Hanuman Chalisa or Sundarkand on this day. This will please Shani Dev, and you will also receive the grace of Lord Hanuman.
- On the last Saturday of the year, engage in charitable activities with a compassionate heart. Donate black sesame seeds, clothing, urad dal (black gram), shoes, and blankets to the needy. This pleases Shani Dev and bestows his blessings upon devotees.
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