Mauni Amavasya to Be Observed on This Day – Follow These Remedies to Get Relief from Shani Dev’s Harsh Influence
Mauni Amavasya is a sacred observance that falls in the holy month of Magha, much like the revered Margashirsha month. This year, it will be observed on February 9. As it coincides with Amavasya, the day is especially significant for offering prayers to Lord Shani (Saturn). Currently, individuals with Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces moon signs are going through the Sade Sati phase, while Cancer and Scorpio signs are also under Saturn’s influence. For those affected, Mauni Amavasya presents an important opportunity to perform remedies to alleviate hardships and attract positive outcomes.
On this auspicious day, devotees are encouraged to light a mustard oil lamp beneath a Peepal tree, which is believed to appease Shani Dev. Chanting the mantra “Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah” is highly recommended for people of all zodiac signs. For those facing serious health or life challenges, performing the act of Chhaya Daan—offering symbolic items representing one’s shadow—is considered beneficial. It is also advised to include mustard oil, black chickpeas, and jaggery in meals and to work on correcting one’s behavior and conduct, as a disciplined life is key to reducing Saturn’s adverse effects.
Mauni Amavasya is also a day of immense spiritual merit associated with bathing and charity. Donating items like black sesame seeds, wheat flour, and sugar, and then feeding the mixture to black ants is said to bring blessings. Individuals who give in charity—especially items like black sesame, black clothes, blankets, and even unlit bidis or food—are believed to gain the favor of Shani Dev. Worship of the Shami tree is another powerful ritual on this day. Lighting a lamp beneath it and walking around the tree 108 times can help neutralize Saturn’s negative impact.
By observing these spiritual practices with sincerity, one can gain peace, protection, and divine grace from Shani Dev on this Mauni Amavasya.
