Shani Jayanti 2026 in Kolkata
शनि जयंती · कोलकाता
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Shani Jayanti 2026 in Kolkata (कोलकाता) 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 Kolkata temples like Kalighat Kali Temple and Dakshineswar Kali Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Kolkata-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 Kolkata
These temples in Kolkata are especially powerful during Shani Jayanti:
- ●Kalighat Kali Temple
- ●Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- ●Belur Math
✓ 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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When is Shani Jayanti 2026 in Kolkata?
Shani Jayanti 2026 is celebrated in Kolkata on Sunday, 17 May 2026.
What is the Shani Jayanti muhurat in Kolkata?
The Shani Jayanti muhurat in Kolkata is Sunrise to sunset, especially Saturday hour.
Which temples to visit on Shani Jayanti in Kolkata?
Famous temples in Kolkata: Kalighat Kali Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math.
Who is the planetary ruler of Shani Jayanti?
The planetary ruler of Shani Jayanti is Lord Shani.