Black Thread (Kala Dhaga)
Mustard Oil (सरसों का तेल) is one of the most important offerings associated with Shani Dev, as oil represents Saturn’s power to soften hardship and reduce friction caused by karma. Since Shani Dev is deeply connected with iron and darkness, offering mustard oil helps pacify his intense energy and bring balance, stability, and protection.
Lighting a mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree or in a Shani temple on Saturdays, or donating mustard oil to the needy, is believed to reduce Shani Dosha effects such as delays, financial blockage, legal troubles, chronic pain, and mental pressure. The oil’s grounding and penetrating nature is said to absorb negativity and ease Saturn’s harsh lessons.