7 things one should never bring home on Saturdays as it is believed to upset Saturn or Shani Dev |

Shani (the planetary deity Saturn) is perhaps the most feared divine entity in Hinduism. It’s a name that most people fear and associate with delays and karmic consequences. In several regions across India, it is considered that Shani Dev is the God of Justice and rules discipline. The divine punishes or blesses people as per their past and present lives karmas. Saturdays of every week are dedicated to Shani Dev and over centuries, a set of customs grew up around the deity, which not only involved observing fasts and lighting a mustard oil diya but also avoiding bringing home certain items on Saturdays or Shani days. These restrictions are not uniform scriptural injunctions but folk rules across India. While some may find these things irrational, these beliefs are followed with great respect. Let’s have a look at seven things that one should avoid bringing home or buying on a Saturday.Read on:Shoes

Buying shoes on a Saturday is discouraged in Hindu households. Many families avoid bringing new shoes, especially black leather shoes into the house on a Saturday. Popular belief: As per folk tales, shoes carry outside dust. It may invite bad luck or misfortune or create obstacles in a happy life. Suggested remedy: In case of emergency, keep new shoes packed until Sunday. Donate an old pair of black shoes on Saturday morning.Iron, steel or heavy metal

The deity is generally associated with iron/metal in astrology. A number of astrologers advise against buying iron, steel or any heavy metal tools or utensils on Saturdays. Popular belief: As per popular belief, metal adds to Shani’s weight. It leads to blockages or further delays. Suggested remedy: If it is unavoidable, it is suggested to perform a small offering (mustard oil or sesame seeds). Or simply postpone the use of these utensils until another day. Brooms

Buying brooms on Saturdays is also a strict no no in a Hindu household. Things like brooms, broken mirrors and glasses are not considered auspicious.Popular belief: It is believed that buying a broom on a Saturday brings poverty. And leads to blockages. Suggested remedy: Donate money to people who clean your house.Mustard oil, sesame oil

Buying oils on Saturdays, especially mustard and sesame, are not considered auspicious. These oils are used in Shani remedies (like mustard oil diyas or tail abhishekam), but bringing new cooking oil into the home for daily use on Saturday is not encouraged in folk practice.Popular belief: It is seen as potentially inviting health/wealth blockages. So people avoid it. Suggested remedy: Instead, offer oils at Shani temples or donate them as a remedy. If you need oil at home, many families avoid it.Black clothes

People born in Hindu families avoid wearing black clothes on auspicious occasions as the colour is often associated with mourning and funerals. People generally avoid wearing black clothes on happy events or celebrations. Buying black clothes is discouraged on Saturday.Popular belief: It is discouraged to buy black clothing on Saturdays, as it is believed to invite bad luck, sorrow and tragedies. Ink

Buying ink, pens and papers are also discouraged on Saturdays. The idea varies from place to place. Popular belief: It is believed that buying these products can lead to failure, or poor performance, especially for students.Salt

Many Hindus avoid buying salt on Saturdays as salt is associated with preservation. It is believed that bringing salt on Saturday is said to bring debt to the buyer. Popular belief: It is discouraged to buy salt on Saturdays, as it is believed to bring financial difficulties and misfortune.However, it is important to understand that these are age-old practices. If you follow these rules, small, respectful compromises work well. If you are suffering from any Shani-related astrologically diagnosed issues, then traditional remedies such as lighting an oil lamp, chanting the Hanuman Chalisa and Shani beejmantras, help.