‘Sani peyarchi’ tomorrow! Movement from the house of ‘Thulam’ (Libra) to the house of ‘Viruchikam’ (Scorpio)!
Posted on: 15/Dec/2014 2:30:36 PM
When one of the nine ‘grahas’ moves from one Rasi (Zodiac sign) to another, the phenomenon is called as ‘peyarchi’.
Though all grahas keep shifting, the movement of the graham ‘Sani’ (Saturn) and Guru (Jupiter) are considered as the most important.
As per tradition, when these 2 grahas shift, the people visit temples and pray and learn the forecast of the future because of this shift and act accordingly.
It takes 30 year for the planet Saturn to complete onw orbit around the Sun.
Considering the 12 Zodiac signs, these 30 years can be divided into 12 segments of 2.5 years each.
Sani or Saturn will stay in each of the 12 Zodiac symbols for 2.5 years each moving from one sign to another. This movement every 2.5 years is known as ‘Sani Peyarchi’.
Sani was staying in the house of ‘Thulam’ (Libra) and moved to ‘Viruchikam’ (Scorpio) at 8.54 PM on 2nd November according to the Hindu traditional Almanac.
However, this Sani movement has not been considered significant by the people of Tamil Nadu. Only the region of Kerala and some parts of Tamil Nadu adjacent to Kerala took this Sani shifting seriously.
In Tamil Nadu, people accord great significance to the Sani Peyarchi scheduled on 16th December. Noted astrologers also endorse this. The most traditional Hindu Almanac, ‘Vakya Panchamgam’, also confirms this.
The planet of Sani will be shifting from Thulam to Viruchikam at 2.43 PM on 16th December (Tamil Month Marghazhi 1st).
On this occasion, special festival is celebrated at the temples dedicated to Lord Sani at Thirukkollikkadu (near Thiruvarur) and Thirnallaru (near Karaikkal).
Zodiac symbols that will benefit by the Sani Peyarchi
- The rasis of Mithunam, Kanni, and Makaram are likely to benefit most due to this shift.
- The rasis of Katakam, Kumbam, and Meenam will have average benefits.
- The rais of Mesham, Rishabam, Simham, Thulam, Viruchikam, and Dhanush will have to be watchful.
- The rasi Mesha will be afflicted by ‘Ashtam Sani’.
- The rasi Rishabam will be afflicted by ‘Ganda Sani’.
- The rasi Simham will be afflicted by ‘Ashtarthama sani’.
- The rasi Viruchikam will be afflicted by Janma Sani (in 7.5 Sani).
- The rasi Dhanush will be afflicted by ‘Viraya sani’.
The staunch devotees on this front believe the radiation of Lord Sani is intense in Thirunallaru. They advise that it is best for the afflicted rasi holders to visit Thirunallaru and pray the Lord Sani for a day. Lord Sani present himself in ‘Abhayavarada’ posture facing East and offering His Blessings as ‘Anugraha Murthy’.
As lakhs of devotees are expected during the scheduled period, people may plan their visit within 15 days before or 15 days after the scheduled day.
In Thirukkollikkadu, Lord Sani presents himself in the form of ‘Pongusanesswarar.
There are other famous and popular temples for Lord Sani in Kuchanur (near Theni, Madurai), in 8; form at Thatahgiri Murugan temple near Namkkal, at Wetst Mambalam, Chennai in the ‘Vada Thirunallaru’ temple.
There are many temple s for Lord Sani in the city of Mumbai. There is a temple for Lord Sani in Sanisinaganapur near Nasik where he presents him self in a rock form at 4’ height.
It is to be noted that only males can visit the temple after bathing and wearing the special robe offered in the temple premises. The women will have to have Darshan keeping certain distance away.
How to pray?
Lord Sani‘s most favourite cereal is sesame. Hence, sesame rice is the best offering along with a lamp lit with gingely oil.
There is a myth that Lord Sani had promised that he won’t afflict Lord Vishnu’s devotees.
The ‘Pradossham’ occurring on Saturday is specially significant. Observing penance on this day and visiting Lord Siva’s temple is traditional for getting the blessings of Lord Sani. As crow is Lord Sani’s ‘Vahanam’ (Carrier), it is also advised to feed crows regularly.
What is 7.5 Sani?
As explained earlier, the 30 years taken by Sani to complete one orbit of the Sun is divided into 12 segments of 2.5 years each. The second part of the 7.5 years out of this 12 years has come to be known as 7.5 years Sani.
