Shanidev

There is a story that once Shanidev (Saturn) said, "During the 7½ and 2½ year periods when I am in control, my glance ruins everyone on whom it befalls." Hanuman replied defiantly, "Brother! You cannot disturb the devotees of my Lord even the slightest." Then and there Shanidev and Hanuman had a fight to decide who is more powerful i.e. the god or the devotee. At the end of the brawl, Shanidev lost the bout. He said, "Hanumanji, I accept defeat, I cannot affect those who are devoted to God." Then he begged Hanuman to spare him and also asked for some oil to massage his bruised body. That is how the custom of offering oil to Shanidev began.
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