Shani Amavasya 2023: What must be done on the first Shani Amavasya of the year 2023

Amavasya Tithi has special significance in Hinduism. But when Amavasya falls on a Saturday, it is called Shani Amavasya. 

Shani Amavasya has special significance in the scriptures.Shani Dev is especially worshiped in Shani Amavasya.

This year Shani Amavasya is falling on 21 January 2023. Also, this time Mauni Amavasya is falling on this day. 

Along with this, a rare combination will also be formed while Saturn is in Aquarius and 4 other auspicious yogas are also being formed. 

For this reason, the importance of Shani Amavasya has increased.

Shani Amavasya Date and Muhurta

According to the Hindu calendar, this time the Amavasya Tithi of Magh month will start from 06.16 am on January 21 and will remain till the next day i.e. January 22 at 2.21 am.

According to Udayatithi, Shani Amavasya is celebrated on January 21st.

 After 30 years, Shani Dev being in Aquarius has also become a rare coincidence.

 Ganga bath, charity and worship of Shani Dev have special significance on Shani Amavasya. Evening time is suitable for worshiping Shani Dev on this day.

The auspicious time for the worship of Shani Dev will be from 6 pm to 7.30 pm.

Saturn New Moon Auspicious Yoga

This time, Shani Amavasya trained various auspicious yogas. According to Panchang, this time Khappar Yoga, Chatugrahi Yoga, Shadashtak Yoga and Samsaptak Yoga will be trained on Shanishchari Amavasya.

What must be done on Shani Amavasya

According to astrology, to reduce the inauspicious effects of Saturn's people should light a lamp of mustard oil on the day of Shani Amavasya and worship Shani Dev.

 According to astrology, on this day put mustard oil and coin in a bronze bowl and see your reflection in it and donate it to a poor or needy person.

 One day before Shani Amavasya i.e. on Friday, make a bundle by tying one and a half pav black urad dal in a cloth and keep it near you at night and go to sleep. 

Next day i.e. on Shanichari Amavasya, keep this dal potli in a Shani temple. According to astrology, doing this brings happiness and prosperity in life.