Shani Dev Aarti

शनि देव आरती • Śani Deva Āratī

Aarti Lord Shani

About

Shani Dev Aarti is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shani, the god of justice and karma. Shani Dev is the son of Surya (Sun God) and represents the planet Saturn in Vedic astrology. This aarti is sung to appease Lord Shani and seek relief from the malefic effects of Saturn, especially during Sade Sati and Shani Dasha periods.

Quick Reference

Language
Hindi
Verse Count
5
Source
Traditional devotional composition
Type
Aarti

Benefits

  • Reduces effects of Sade Sati
  • Grants relief from Saturn's malefic effects
  • Bestows justice and fair outcomes
  • Removes obstacles and delays
  • Brings discipline and patience
  • Protects from accidents and misfortunes
  • Blesses with longevity and stability

When to Recite

Days Saturday
Times Evening, During Shani Puja
Occasions Shani Jayanti, Saturdays, During Sade Sati, Shani Amavasya
Recommended Count Once during aarti, preferably 7 or 11 times on Saturdays

Verses

Opening Stanza 1

जय जय श्री शनिदेव भक्तन हितकारी। सूर्य के पुत्र प्रभु छाया महतारी॥ ॐ जय शनि देवा॥

Jai Jai Shri Shanidev Bhaktan Hitkari | Surya Ke Putra Prabhu Chhaya Mahtaari || Om Jai Shani Deva ||

Stanza 2

श्याम अंग वक्र दृष्टि चतुर्भुजा धारी। नीलाम्बर धारण किए कृष्ण है सवारी॥ ॐ जय शनि देवा॥

Shyam Ang Vakra Drishti Chaturbhuja Dhaari | Neelaambar Dharan Kiye Krishna Hai Savaari || Om Jai Shani Deva ||

Stanza 3

क्रूर दृष्टि अति भारी जग से न्यारी। जो जन तुमको ध्यावे ता की विपदा टारी॥ ॐ जय शनि देवा॥

Kroor Drishti Ati Bhaari Jag Se Nyaari | Jo Jan Tumko Dhyaave Ta Ki Vipda Taari || Om Jai Shani Deva ||

Stanza 4

ब्रह्मा विष्णु शिव तुम्हरी महिमा भारी। राजा इंद्र सब मिल सेवें ठाकुर तुम्हारी॥ ॐ जय शनि देवा॥

Brahma Vishnu Shiv Tumhari Mahima Bhaari | Raja Indra Sab Mil Sevein Thakur Tumhaari || Om Jai Shani Deva ||

Closing Stanza 5

शनि देव की आरती जो कोई गावे। कष्ट निवारे सकल दुख सब मिट जावे॥ ॐ जय शनि देवा॥ जय जय श्री शनि देवा॥

Shani Dev Ki Aarti Jo Koi Gaave | Kasht Nivaare Sakal Dukh Sab Mit Jaave || Om Jai Shani Deva || Jai Jai Shri Shani Deva ||