Our Sanskriti & Gyan Temples Pooja, Darshan, and Timings Shani Graha Japam in Srikalahasti is performed daily. The puja lasts for about 3-4 hours. Five to six priests will perform this ritual. Anyone can perform this puja regardless of their age. With six priests, a 19,000 Shani Graha Japa count could take three hours. This puja is performed in a yagashala outside the Srikalahasti temple. It is advisable to perform this puja on Saturdays. Shanitrayodasi is the preferred day for the Shani dosha homam. A single person or a couple can perform this puja. It is advisable to fast while performing this puja. We don’t suggest fasting for the elderly and children. Those who are undergoing Shani dasa should perform this puja.
We offer online puja services for those who are unable to attend. The puja will be livestreamed through the video call. Even parents or relatives can perform this puja on your behalf. A Brahmin can perform this puja on your behalf. The puja starts at 7 a.m. All your family members can participate in this puja. One should take a head bath before the puja. It is advisable to carry an extra set of clothes, as we perform Avabrutham (kalasabhishekam) at the end. If you don’t want Avabrutham, please let us know in advance. We can perform Prokshana for Avabrutham. One should perform this puja with utmost devotion and sincerity.
Puja Dress Code
- Gents: dhoti (white) and upper cloth.
- Ladies: saree.
- We respectfully ask all devotees, regardless of age, to avoid wearing T-shirts and jeans.
Instructions to be followed
- Women can participate in this puja after the fifth day of their menstrual cycle.
- If there is any death in the family, one should perform the puja after 3 months.
- One should stop consuming non-veg and alcohol for another 11 days after the puja.
- Three days before the puja, one should abstain from alcohol and non-vegetarian foods.
Shani Graha Japam in Srikalahasti
For a specific Shani Graha Japam count, please let us know in advance. We also perform other Graha Japams in Srikalahasti. Shani Graha Shanti homam will be performed after the Japa. We supply the puja articles for the ritual. One should wear traditional dress for this puja, which is mandatory. After the puja, one should donate one kg of Thila seeds (gingelly). Same-day booking is not possible for this puja, as it takes time for the puja arrangements.
Shani Graha Japa and Homam Procedure
- Ganapathi Puja
- Punyahavachana
- Sankalpam
- Kalasa Sthapana
- Navagraha Mandapa Aradhana
- Shani Graha Japam
- Agni Pratishta
- Shani graha Shanti Homam
- Purnahuti
- Mangala Harathi
- Veda Aseervachana
- Brahmana Bhojana (optional)
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A minimum of 7 to 10 days’ notice is advisable to make the puja arrangements.
Shani Graha Japam Benefits
- This puja minimizes the negative effects of Shani Graha.
- It aids in recovering from financial issues.
- This puja removes obstacles in your daily tasks.
- It promotes family well-being and mental peace.
- Financial difficulties can be overcome with the help of this puja.
- This puja helps in recovering from psychological issues.
- It aids in recovering from long-standing illness.
- This puja aids in career and business growth.
- It blesses the family members with excellent health.
- This puja removes blockages for the marriage.
- It removes obstacles to pregnancy.
Auspicious Days for Shani Graha Japam
| Month | Shani Trayodasi Dates | Trayodasi Timings |
| Jun 2026 | 13 Jun | 12 Jun, 7.37 p.m. to 13 Jun, 4.08 p.m. |
| – | 27 Jun | 26 Jun, 10.22 p.m. to 28 Jun, 12.43 a.m. |
| Jul 2026 | – | 12 Jul, 2.04 a.m. to 12 Jul, 10.30 p.m. |
| – | – | 26 Jul, 1.58 p.m. to 27 Jul, 4.15 p.m. |
| Aug 2026 | – | 10 Aug, 8.01 a.m. to 11 Aug, 4.54 a.m. |
| – | – | 25 Aug, 6.21 a.m. to 26 Aug, 7.59 a.m. |
| Sep 2026 | – | 8 Sep, 2.43 p.m. to 9 Sep, 12.31 p.m. |
| – | – | 23 Sep, 10.51 p.m. to 24 Sep, 11.18 p.m. |
| Oct 2026 | – | 7 Oct, 11.17 p.m. to 8 Oct, 10.16 p.m. |
| – | 24 Oct | 23 Oct, 2.36 p.m. to 24 Oct, 1.37 p.m. |
| Nov 2026 | 7Nov | 6 Nov, 10.31 a.m. to 7 Nov, 10.48 a.m. |
| – | – | 22 Nov, 4.57 a.m. to 23 Nov, 2.37 a.m. |
| Dec 2026 | – | 6 Dec, 12.52 a.m. to 7 Dec, 2.22 a.m. |
| – | – | 21 Dec, 5.36 p.m. to 22 Dec, 2.24 p.m. |