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Jai Jai Shri Shani Dev Aarti

Jai Jai Shri Shani Dev is the aarti of Shani Dev, the planetary deity of justice and karma. It is sung on Saturdays, especially by those seeking relief from Sade Sati or Shani dosha.

Drag the thali in circles, or tap Thali. Hold Ghanti to keep ringing.

जय जय श्री शनिदेव आरती – Lyrics

जय जय श्री शनिदेव, भक्तन हितकारी। Jai jai Shri Shanidev, bhaktan hitkari सूरज के पुत्र प्रभु, छाया महतारी॥ Suraj ke putra prabhu, chhaya mahtari जय जय श्री शनिदेव॥ Jai jai Shri Shanidev

श्याम अंग वक्र दृष्टि, चतुर्भुजा धारी। Shyam ang vakra drishti, chaturbhuja dhari नीलाम्बर धार नाथ, गज की असवारी॥ Nilambar dhar nath, gaj ki asvari जय जय श्री शनिदेव॥ Jai jai Shri Shanidev

क्रीट मुकुट शीश राजित, दिपत है लिलारी। Krit mukut shish rajit, dipat hai lilari मुक्तन की माला गले, शोभित बलिहारी॥ Muktan ki mala gale, shobhit balihari जय जय श्री शनिदेव॥ Jai jai Shri Shanidev

मोदक मिष्ठान पान, चढ़त हैं सुपारी। Modak mishthan pan, chadhat hain supari लोहा तिल तेल उड़द, महिषी अति प्यारी॥ Loha til tel udad, mahishi ati pyari जय जय श्री शनिदेव॥ Jai jai Shri Shanidev

देव दनुज ऋषि मुनि, सुमिरत नर नारी। Dev danuj rishi muni, sumirat nar nari विश्वनाथ धरत ध्यान, शरण हैं तुम्हारी॥ Vishvanath dharat dhyan, sharan hain tumhari जय जय श्री शनिदेव॥ Jai jai Shri Shanidev

Lyrics follow the most widely sung version. Regional variations exist.

Jai Jai Shri Shani Dev Meaning

The aarti hails Shani Dev, who is kind to his devotees, the son of the Sun god and Mother Chhaya. He has a dark body, a sideways glance and four arms, wears blue garments and rides an elephant.

A crown adorns his head and his forehead glows, with a garland of pearls at his neck. Laddoos, sweets, betel leaf and supari are offered to him; iron, sesame, mustard oil and urad are especially dear to him.

Gods, demons, sages and people all remember him, and even Vishwanath (Shiva) meditates on him. The devotee ends by taking refuge in him.

Frequently asked questions

What is offered to Shani Dev?

Mustard oil, black sesame, urad dal, iron items and blue or black flowers, as mentioned in the aarti itself.

Does Shani aarti help in Sade Sati?

Devotees traditionally recite Shani aarti, Shani Chalisa and Hanuman Chalisa on Saturdays for peace during Sade Sati.

Who are Shani Dev's parents?

He is the son of Surya, the Sun god, and Chhaya.

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