Shani Vrat Katha
श्री शनि व्रत कथा
Observe Saturday fast with devotion — rules, method, food and the sacred story of King Vikramaditya.
Importance
Saturday fast purifies past karma, builds patience, and invites Shani Dev's protection from sade sati and dhaiya.
How to Observe
Wake before sunrise, take a clean bath, wear dark blue or black, eat one meal after sunset, avoid salt if possible.
Food Rules
Eat sattvik food once a day. Use black sesame, urad dal, brinjal. Avoid meat, alcohol, onion, garlic and tamasic foods.
Puja Method
Light a mustard-oil diya, offer black sesame, urad, blue flowers and read Shani Chalisa & Vrat Katha in the evening.
Benefits
Removes Shani dosha, brings discipline, dissolves obstacles, restores peace in family and finances.
Spiritual Meaning
Fasting is not about food — it is about restraint of senses and surrender of ego before Nyay Ke Devta.