Shani Jayanti 2026 in Chennai
शनि जयंती · चेन्नई
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Shani Jayanti 2026 in Chennai (चेन्नई) falls on Sunday, 17 May 2026. Planetary ruler: Lord Shani. Auspicious muhurat: Sunrise to sunset, especially Saturday hour. Birthday of Lord Shani, the planet of karma and justice. Visit famous Chennai temples like Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Chennai-specific timings.
Significance of Shani Jayanti
Most powerful day to remedy Shani Sade Sati, Shani Dhaiya, and bad karma effects.
🛕 Where to celebrate Shani Jayanti in Chennai
These temples in Chennai are especially powerful during Shani Jayanti:
- ●Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- ●Parthasarathy Temple
- ●Marundeeswarar Temple
✓ Do's
- ●Visit Shani temple, offer mustard oil, til
- ●Wear black or dark blue
- ●Donate to laborers, beggars, the poor
- ●Recite Shani Chalisa or Dasharatha Krit Shani Stotra
✗ Don'ts
- ●Avoid harsh treatment of workers
- ●Do not eat non-vegetarian food
- ●Avoid alcohol
- ●Do not buy iron items
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Get My Shani Jayanti Prediction →Frequently Asked Questions
When is Shani Jayanti 2026 in Chennai?
Shani Jayanti 2026 is celebrated in Chennai on Sunday, 17 May 2026.
What is the Shani Jayanti muhurat in Chennai?
The Shani Jayanti muhurat in Chennai is Sunrise to sunset, especially Saturday hour.
Which temples to visit on Shani Jayanti in Chennai?
Famous temples in Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Shani Jayanti?
The planetary ruler of Shani Jayanti is Lord Shani.