Saneeswara (Lord Saturn) :

Saturn (Saneeswara, Saneeschara, and Sani) is the most powerful planet affecting the life of every living
thing . He is the only planet who has the suffix ISHWARA attached to his name. Devotees should visit
Saneeswara temples and do special Pooja to please Him and get relief from their sufferings. Saneeswara
is reputed to be both, a giver and a destroyer. A person who prays to Saneeswara regularly will be
blessed with not only riddance from the problems and worries faced, but a life that one desires.
Saturn is the planet of responsibility, and symbolizes the ethic of hard work. Under Saturn's influence we
achieve by overcoming obstacles and hardship. Sometimes the effort itself is the reward, for effort is what
builds character. In the end, what we learn under Saturn's influence, we keep for the rest of our lives.
Saturn's position in your Horoscope indicates how well you accept responsibility, whether you are selfdisciplined, and what delays and opposition you can expect to encounter. When its influence is prominent
you tend to be reliable, trustworthy and patient. Many people shrink from accepting its burdens, but
Saturn is not to be feared. If you look into your past, you will probably see that you have achieved lasting
strength and satisfaction from triumphing over obstacles.
As a negative influence, Saturn can make a person overly ambitious, calculating and selfish, solitary,
inhibited and unhappy. Its negative influence is associated with inflexibility, cruelty, humourlessness and
pessimism. Saturn also represents illness, handicaps and misfortune. Saturn is our destiny. It rules fate,
the things we cannot escape, and the payment we must make for what we receive.
Saneeswara resides in each Rasi for a period of 2 1/2 years. When Saneeswara resides in the 12th, 1st
and 2nd house from Janma Raasi, it is 7 1/2 Naattu Sani; when in the 4th house, it is Ardhashtama Sani;
when in the 8th house, it is Ashtama Sani. During these periods, he troubles the affected individual.
In a person's life, 7 1/2 Naattu Sani may aspect three times, the first called Mangu Sani, the second
called Pongu Sani and the third called Marana Sani.
Worshipping Lord Saneeswara
Do Navagraha Pradakshinam (circum-ambulating) in the Temple especially on Saturdays
Do Navagraha Abhishekam, Archana and Navagraha Homam
Feed Crows at home if possible
Light Gingelly ( Sesame seed ) Oil lamps in Navagraha Sannidhi
Offer Rice with Sesame seeds, Jaggery and Sesame seed oil as Prasadam
Fast on Saturdays
Worshipping Lord Hanuman and Kala Bairava: Lord Hanuman is said to have captured Saturn at one
time and extracted a promise from him that he (Saturn) will not harm any of Hanumans devotees. Lord
Hanuman also represents both Lord Siva and his consort Shakthi and so worshipping Him is like
worshipping Siva-Shakthi. Similarly, worship Kala Bairava since He controls Kala (Time).

Chant Mantras given below

Shani Mantras:
Chanting of the following mantra which has been taken from the 'Purana' pacifies the Saturn.
NILANJANA SAMA BHASAM RAVIPUTRAM YAMA GRAJAM || CHHAAYA MARTANDA SAMBHOOTAM TAM
NAMAMI SHANAISHCHARAM ||

Dasaratha Shani Stotra :

Saturn enters the star constellation of Rohini once in every 30 years. This is one of the most dreaded
transits of the kings and his kingdom. The scriptures say "Kings will die and kingdomes will fall when
Shani enters Rohini".
It is said that during the reign of king Dasaratha when Shani was about to enter Rohini Nakshatra, king
Dasaratha worshipped Shani and pleased with his prayers Saturn did not enter Rohini during the reign of
king Dasharatha. Dasaratha Shani stotras are considered an excellent remedy for Saturn related
troubles.
Shani Shodasanama stotra
Kona shanaischaro mandah chhayaa hridayanandanah Maargandaja sudhaasouri neelavastraan janadyutih
Abrahmanah kroorakroora karmaatangi grahanaayakah Krishnodharmaanujah shantah shushkodara varapradah

Apart from this reciting the following dashanama stotra of Shani by Dasharatha near a Pepal tree is also a
highly recommended one.
Shani Dasanaama Stotra :
Konastha pingalobabhruh Krishnoroudraantakoyamah Souri, shanaischaro mandah Pippaladishu sansthitah

Dasaratha Shani Stotram

Om. asya shree shanaishchara stotrasya dashratha rishi shanaish-charo-devata trishtup chandahah shanaish-chara
preety-arthe jape viniyogah dasharatha uvacha
kono-antaka roudra-yama-tha babhruh krishnah shanih pingala manda sourih nityam smrito yo harate cha peedam
tasmai namah shree ravi-nandanaya
sura asurah kim purusha ragendra gandharva vidyadhara panna-gash cha peedyanti sarve vishama-stitena tasmai
namah shree ravi-nandanaya
nara narendra pashavo mrigendra vanyas-cha ye keeta-patanga-bringah peedyanti sarve vishama-stitena tasmai
namah shree ravi-nandanaya
desah-cha durgani vanani Yatra sena-nivesah pura-pattnani peedyanti sarve visham-stitena tasmai namah shree
ravi-nandanaya
tilairya-vair-masha gudanna danaih iohena neelambara danato va preenati mantrair-nijavasare cha tasmai namah
shree ravi-nandanaya
prayaga-koole Yamuna tate cha sarasvati punya-jale guhayam yo yoginam dhyana-gatopi sookshmas tasmai namah
shree ravi-nandanaya

anya-pradeshat swagriham pravishtas tadeeya-vare sa narah sukhe syat grihad gato yo na punah prayati tasmai
namah sri ravi-nandanaya
srashta swayam-bhoor bhuvana trayasya trata hareesho harate pinakee ekas tridhah rig yajuh sama murtis tasmai
namah sri ravi-nandanaya
konasthah pingala babruh krishno roudroantako yamah sourih shanaish-charo manday pippalandena sam stutah
etani dasha-namani pratar-uthaya yah pathet shanaishchara-krita peeda na kadachid bhavishyati

Harih Om