An act of kindness and divine guidance are the foundation of Lord Hanuman and Shani Dev’s relationship. Hindu legend states that Hanuman ji was once visited by Shani Dev, who is renowned for his karmic and severe justice, when he was meditating. Lord Hanuman was told by Shani Dev that he would look upon him, which is thought to bring about terrible difficulties and bad luck. Citing his loyalty to Lord Rama and obligations to dharma, Hanuman Ji respectfully asked Shani Dev to abstain. Shani Dev persisted, nevertheless, since it was his responsibility to test people. Hanuman Ji expanded his body in response to Shani’s attempt, trapping Shani Dev in his tail. Shani struggled, but he was unable to break free from Hanuman Ji’s grasp, afterwards he was beaten up by Hanuman Ji.
Shani Dev begged for his release from Hanuman Ji after realizing both his own limitations and Hanuman Ji’s strength. On the understanding that Shani Dev would not disturb his and Lord Rama’s devotees, Hanuman Ji consented. After accepting this, Shani Dev bestowed his blessings to Hanuman Ji’s devotees. Also, because Shani was beaten up by Lord Hanuman, he was bleeding from everywhere and asked for oil from everyone, it is said that people who offer oil to Shani dev can have less effects of Shani’s negative effects. Worshipping Hanuman Ji is thought to lessen the negative effects of Sade Sati or Shani Mahadasha as of that day.