Dosha of Saturn
Sasta is the lord of Saturn. By pleasing the lord one could reduce the bad affects of Saturn. A special and an effective offering Neerajanam to Lord Ayyappa on Saturdays ward of Sade-sati dosa of Saturn.
If you are presently under Shani Dosha in your Horoscope, then worshipping Lord Ayyapa is an excellent remedy for all types of Shani Dosha. When Saturn transits the Lunar Ist ( the First Sign from one's Moon Sign), the 12th & the 2nd in the birth chart, Elarata Saturn is caused in Astrology Vedic. Elarata Saturn occurs in Three Phases, they are
- Dwadasa Saturn : This is when Saturn is in the 12th - is dangerous but not as severe as Janma Saturn
- Janma Saturn : This is when Saturn is in the Lunar Asc (This is severe)
- Dwitheeya Saturn : When Saturn is in the Second - The evil is lessened considerably but the Dosha persists.
Pooja
Lord Ayyapa’s grace is known to very effectively neutralize the evil effects caused by Saturn (Shani) in one’s horoscope. A special and an effective offering Neerajanam to Lord Ayyappa on Saturdays ward of dosa of Saturn.
Bhootha natha sadananda sarvvabhootha dayapara
Raksharaksha mahabaho Sasthrethubhyam namonama:
Bhuthanaathamaham vandesrvvalokahithe ratham
krupanithe sadasmaakam grahapidaam samaahara.