Shani Amavasya 2026: According to Hindu calendar, the first day of the year 2026 Shani Amavasya 16 May 2026, Saturday Is falling to. When Amavasya falls on Saturday, it is called ‘Shanishchari Amavasya’. From the religious point of view, this day is considered paramount for the practice of Tantra-Mantra, offering prayers to ancestors and especially for the peace of Shani Dev.

This year’s Shani Amavasya is also historical because on this day Shani Jayanti And Vat Savitri Vrat A wonderful combination is taking place, which makes it extremely important from both spiritual and social points of view.

Rare coincidence and auspicious moment

According to astrological calculations, the position of the planets is going to be very auspicious on 16 May 2026. From this morning onwards Saubhagya Yoga till 10.26 pm will remain, after which Shobhan Yoga Will start. Both these yogas are indicators of happiness, prosperity and success in auspicious works.

Important times of puja:

• wee hours: From 4:07 am to 4:48 am (for holy bath and meditation).
• Shani Dev Puja Muhurat: From 7:19 am to 8:59 am (for special abhishek and oil offering).
• Abhijeet Muhurat: 11:50 pm to 12:45 pm (best for starting any new work).

Since this day is Jyeshtha Amavasya, offering incense, meditation and donations for the ancestors in the morning will prove helpful in pacifying the negative effects of Pitra Dosh.

Effect on 12 zodiac signs: Who will benefit, who will have to be careful?

Shani Dev is considered as ‘God of Justice’ and ‘Giver of Karma’. The 5 auspicious coincidences taking place on this Shani Amavasya will have a widespread impact on all the zodiac signs:

Aries, Leo and Sagittarius: This time is like a boon for these zodiac signs with fire element. With the grace of Shani Dev, your stuck work will gain momentum. Along with financial benefits, your respect in the society will increase. There are strong chances of promotion in the workplace.

Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn: Time will be mixed for these zodiac signs of earth element. Since it is the last phase of Sade Sati on Capricorn, you should be conscious about your health. Success will be achieved only in work done with patience.

Gemini, Libra and Aquarius: The people of Aquarius zodiac sign will remain under the influence of Saturn’s Sade Sati. You should be careful in investment matters and stay away from debates. ‘Chhaya Daan’ (donating by seeing the face in oil) on Shani Amavasya will be a relief from pain for you.

Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces: These zodiac signs of water element may experience mental disturbance. Especially people of Pisces may have to face delay in work. Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa and recitation of Sunderkand on Saturday will act as a protective shield for you.

What to do on Shani Amavasya?

Google’s guidelines prioritize useful advice. To please Shani Dev, devotees should light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree in the evening. Donating black sesame seeds, urad dal, black cloth, iron and shoes to a needy person reduces the wrath of Saturn. Also, feeding animals and birds, especially black dogs and crows, is considered extremely auspicious.

Shani Amavasya 2026 is not just a date, but an opportunity for purification of deeds. In this great conjunction of planets, ritual worship and donations made with a pure conscience not only reduce the sufferings of Saturn’s Sadesati and Dhaiya, but also bring stability and peace in life.

Kal Ka Rashifal: On Friday, May 15, 2026, Sagittarius will get freedom from debt and Scorpio’s desire for a vehicle will be fulfilled, know the horoscope.

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