Shanivar (Saturday) Vrat Katha (Story)
शनिवार व्रत कथा

Shanivar (Saturday) is dedicated to Shani Devta(Saturn).The Saturday fast keeps away all the hurdles and misfortunes.  Saturn sits in a mirror chariot, yoked with eight black horses. The recitation of Shani Chalisa is also beneficial. On this day the devotees worship Saturn idol made of iron. Black flowers, black sesame seeds (til,). Horse bean (Black urada) and black clothes are used for worship. Black articles and Mustard oil are given in donation.Devotees also feed ants with whole wheat flour.