At all these sites, the primary image is lingam representing the beginningless and endless Stambha pillar, symbolizing the infinite nature of Shiva. Each of the twelve jyothirlinga sites take the name of the presiding deity - each considered different manifestation of Shiva. There are 64 forms of Shiva, not to be confused with Jyotirlingas. The jyotirlinga shrines, thus are places where Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light. The jyotirlinga is the supreme partless reality, out of which Shiva partly appears. Shiva appeared as the second pillar of light and cursed Brahma that He would have no place in ceremonies while Vishnu would be worshipped till the end of eternity.

Brahma lied that he found out where it ends, while Vishnu conceded defeat. Vishnu and Brahma split their ways to search downwards and upwards respectively to find the end of the light in either direction. To test them, Shiva pierced the three worlds as a huge endless pillar of light, the jyotirlinga. The planet, if beneficial can show you the best days of your life vice versa.As per the Shiv Mahapuran, once Brahma (the Hindu God for creation) and Vishnu (the Hindu God for protection) had an argument about creation. Shani is a planet that serves you exactly what you deserve. Nothing comes easily to a person is under the influence of Shani. It is the planet of extremes, Saturn is a planet that makes its native work hard and also makes them learn the lessons hard way. The Shani puja done otherwise is also quite beneficial. The Shani is an extremely strong planet, worshiping the planet during its dasha kills its malefic effects. You can keep some fruits as the Prasad, to distribute after the Puja. Then light the incense sticks and begin the Aarti as you ring the bell continuously, followed by offering the flowers and rice to the lord. Begin with lighting the diya in front of the god’s idol. A black cloth, Aasan, black Urad Dal, Supari, Coriander seeds, iron nails, Lotus Flower Seeds, oil, some sweets as Prasad.

The offerings that must be arranged before the Aarti begin, include roli Akshat, uncooked rice, Puja ki Thali, Flowers, Dhoop Batti, Incense stick, Photo or Idol of Lord Shani.

Shani dev aarti