Our ancient Epics tell that Lord Shani is the son of Lord Sun and his wife Chhaya. He is from the progeny of Kashyap. He is also called as 'Kashyapey' since he is born of from the Yajna named 'Kashyapey', performed under the guardianship of Maharishi Kashyap. However, most of the people called him kashyapey just because he is the successor of Maharishi Kashyap.
When Lord Shiva was shouldering the responsibilities of destruction i.e. responsibility of punishing any person for his/her misdeeds. Amongst the nine sons of Lord Sun Yama and Lord Shani, were members of his helping youth. Lord Shiva gave both of them, the most important role. Yama was entrusted with the work of making living beings to undergo the results of their misdeeds, after death. However, Lord Shani was entrusted the same work, to make them to undergo the result of their misdeeds in their life time itself. This is the reason why Lord Shani became notorious as a cruel and an anguish planet, but he can be mollified through the worship of Lord Shiva.
Invoke the blessings of Lord Shani Pratima in Iron Plate by installing this photo in your puja altar, prayer room, office cabin or living area.
Design: Printed on iron plate.
Dimensions: 1.1 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (H).
Weight: 5 grams.