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Incense for Shani Puja on Saturday

Shani, the planet Saturn, is worshipped to ease hardship and delays. Shani Shingnapur and Thirunallar are among his best-known temples, and Hanuman is often worshipped alongside him.

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Quick answer

Which incense is used for Shani puja?

Shani is traditionally worshipped on Saturdays with a mustard-oil lamp, black sesame and blue or black cloth; there is no fixed incense, and many devotees choose deep, woody fragrances such as oudh and agarwood.

Our picks for Shani Dev

Traditional offerings to Shani

  • A lamp lit with mustard or sesame oil.
  • Black sesame and black urad.
  • Blue or black cloth.
  • Charity on Saturdays.

Special days

Saturdays, Shani Jayanti and Shani Pradosham.

A simple Shani Dev puja

  1. 1Light a mustard or sesame oil lamp on Saturday evening.
  2. 2Light a deep, woody incense.
  3. 3Recite the Shani mantra or the Hanuman Chalisa.

Frequently asked questions

Which day is for Shani?

Saturday.

Why is Hanuman worshipped for Shani?

By tradition, Hanuman's devotees are protected from Shani's hardships, so many pray to both on Saturdays.

Is there a fixed incense for Shani?

No; follow your family's practice. Deep, woody fragrances are a popular choice.

Help me choose

Tell us how and where you'll burn it, and we'll suggest a fragrance and pack size.