Lord Shani or planet Saturn is regarded as the Lord of Saturday by Hindus. Lord Shani is one of the Nine Navagrahs in Hindu Astrology.
Hindu God Shani Bhagwan or Shani Dev
Shanidev was born to Lord Surya (the Sun God) and his wife Chhaya (Shadow goddess) and hence is also known as Chayyaputra. Sani is the elder brother of Yama, the Hindu God of death, and is renowned in Hindu scriptures as the most dreaded god. Shanaiscarya, Shani Bhagavan, Saneesvara, Shaneesvaran, and Shani Deva are the other names of Shani.
Appearance of Shani Dev
He is described as dark in color, wearing black clothes, holding a sword, arrows and two daggers. He is mounted on a black crow (sometimes represented on a vulture). He is known as the greatest teacher.Lord Shani in Hindu Astrology
Though Shani is malicious, the well-placed Shani on the horoscope of a person indicates a strong career, healthy life and completely positive for that person. Saturn rotates around the Sun in about 30 years. Thus it passes through all the 12 rashis or moon signs in 30 years which means he spends on an average about two and half years in each moon sign. This is considered important in Hindu astrology and for horoscope predictions.
Shani generally affects the horoscope harmfully while occupying certain positions such as Saade Sati (7 1/2 years) and Ashtama Shani (Saturn in 8th house - 2 1/2 years. However, he blesses the person at the end of his dasha.
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Worship or Shani Dev
The harsh effects of Shani can be relieved by worshipping Lord Hanuman, as according to legends, Lord Hanuman is said to have rescued Shani from the control of Ravana.Lord Shani Dev Associations
Color – Black or Dark Blue
Metal – Iron
Gemstone – Blue Sapphire
Element – Air
Direction – West
Seasons – All
Grain – Sesame Seeds or Black Gram
Flower – Violet
Famous Temples of Lord Shani
Sree Dharbaranyeswara Swamy Temple in Tirunallar (Thirunallar) is one of the most renowned Shani temples.Shingnapur Shani Temple in Maharashtra is another famous Shanidev Temple in India.
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