See below for Purattasi Month Saturday Sani Vratham Pooja Procedure, How to do Shani Pooja, Purattasi Masam Shanivaram Pooja here.

Why are Purattasi Saturdays So Special?

Purattasi is the sixth month of the Tamil year. This month is regarded as extremely auspicious and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in all of his incarnations. Purattasi is one of the most fortunate months in the Vedic calendar. This month is seen to be the best time to praise Lord Perumal or Balaji for protecting the Universe during the Kali Yuga. This is the month that the Lord is said to have come on Earth. This month, the Lord is worshipped by fasting on Saturdays, which is Lord Vishnu’s favorite day. On all Saturdays of the Purattasi month, devotees practice stringent Vrat and give special prayers and rituals to Lord Vishnu.

During this month, Lord Venkateswara devotees observe a No Onion, No Garlic menu, while non-vegetarian devotees refrain from consuming non-veg cuisine. Purattasi month is highly auspicious for Lord Venkateshwara worship since it is believed that Lord came from Vaikunta to Earth during this month. Every year during this month, elaborate Poojas and huge celebrations are held at the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupathi.

Though the entire Purattasi month is ideal for worshipping Lord Venkateshwara, Purattasi Sani is particularly suitable.

Purattasi Month Saturday Sani Vratham Pooja Procedure

1. Fasting should be observed until the Purattasi Saturday pooja is completed.
2. For Venkateswara Swamy’s neivedyam, you can make Maavilakku, Sweet Pongal, Tamarind rice, Coconut rice, Curd rice, Sesame seeds rice, Anjaneyar Kovil Vada, and Pepper vada.
3. Take a sombu, wash it thoroughly, and then draw the Sangu, chakram, and namam on it with namakatti or rice flour paste, allowing it to dry.
4. Avoid Rahukalam and Yamagandam by performing the Pooja at an auspicious time.
5. When you have finished preparing the Lord’s neivedhyams, take a portion of each item and place it on a whole banana leaf or a plate in front of the silver pot/sombu.
6. Light the lamp and incense sticks and arrange the fruits, betel leaves, almonds, and coconut on a dish.
7. Chant mantras and recite Lord Venkateswara slokas. During Purattasi Shani Vratham, it is exceedingly auspicious to chant the Vishnu Sahasranama (1000 names of Lord Maha Vishnu).
8. Light the maavilakku and make the neivedyam offering to the Lord with tulsi water in a tiny container.
9. Show the Lord your dhoop and dheep, finish the Pooja, sip the tulsi water first, and then have lunch.