Saturn is the longest standing planet in a sign. Saturn standing in unfavorable positions is called Kandakasshani, Ashtamasshani, Shani sade sati. Shanidosha period is a time of great setback in our life. Problems in life will become complicated, financial loss, family dispute etc. Yo can experienced during this period.

Saturn is the longest standing planet in a sign. Shani standing in inauspicious positions is said to be Kandakashani, Ashtamasshani and Shani sade sati. If Shani is placed in the 4th, 7th and 10th houses of one’s birth house, it is called Kandakasshani. Shani sade sati is the consecutive seven and a half years in which Saturn falls on the 12th day of birth, the birth day and the 2nd day of birth.

According to Jyotisha, Shasta is the presiding deity of Shani. Eating shasta gets rid of Shanidosha. Visit the Shasta temples mainly on Saturdays and offer Neerajanam, Sesame wick lamp, Sesame stew etc as offerings. Fasting on this day is also good. Wear black and blue clothes on this day.

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During Shanidosha we usually have a dullness in general. When Shani is in the twelfth there is physical abuse. Declining ability to think.

Remedies for Shanidosha :

The ancients have said that five “A’s” should be performed during the Shanidosha period.They are Abhyangam, Laundry, Ayyappa Seva, Arayal Pradakshina and Dinner.

1. Abhyangam

If you say Abhyangam, apply the bath. Apply good sesame oil all over the body and take a bath.
This helps to block the energy of Shani from reaching the body to some extent. It is said that these five “A’s” should be performed on Saturdays, which are important days for Saturn.

2. Laundromat

During Shanidosha, it is said that one should wash and wear clean clothes on Saturday.

3. Ayyappa Seva

Says to serve Ayyappa who is God. As there is a scientific significance in this, the temple of Ayyappa will always burn incense. The energy generated when sesame burns enters our body. It helps us to overcome our sluggishness.

4. Arayal  ( Ficus religiosa L.) Pradakshina

Before 8.30 am take a quick walk and circumambulate the Aal. By doing this, the negative energy in the body is expelled and the positive energy is obtained. So make 9 and 11 rounds.

5. Skipping Dinner

Skipping one meal out of three meals. Very good for physical health.

These are the main effective things to be done during Shani Dosha. By doing all these things, Shani Dosha severity can be reduced a lot. Those who are unable to do this tie black sesame seeds in an iron pot and pour sesame oil in their own home. Breathing in the energy at that time will change us a lot. Pray sani dev. Shani is never an evil idol, evil deity or bringer of misery, Shani is the giver of salvation.

6. Chathan pooja or Vellattu Karmmam

Vellattu karmmam is one of the best option to solve all Shani doshas. This Saktheya pooja is going on in Kuttichathan temples. Vadakkumpuram Sree Vishnumaya Devasthanam Temple also doing special Kuttichathan Sakheya poojas to solve the Shani doshas. Energy created in Saktheya pooja have the power to solve all Shani doshas.