The Shani Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shani that praises and invokes his presence qualities and powers. It expresses the devotee’s faith and prayer for the grace of Lord Shani. Many people recite the Shani Chalisa on Saturdays offer water to the Peepal tree light lamps and offer black sesame seeds all to appease Lord Shani. Continuous recitation of the Shani Chalisa for forty days is believed to alleviate difficulties and troubles.
