Each day of the week is related to different gods: Complete Information about Religious, Hindu Spiritual Guide.

1. Each day of the week is related to different Gods
Each day of the week is related to different Gods and it is believed that there is some significance for
each one.
 Monday – Shiva
Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. On this day, Shiva is worshipped along with his better half
goddess Parvati. According to the custom, Lord Ganesha is venerated right at the beginning of
the worship. Devotees also listen to Shiva Bhajans on this day. Fasting on Monday is observed
from sunrise till sunset and the devotee consume the food only after saying his evening prayer.
Fasting on Mondays in the month of Shravan is considered even more auspicious.
The Moon (Chandra) rules Monday. It is preferred to wear white colour on this day as it
symbolizes purity.
 Tuesday – Hanuman
Tuesday is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. In South India, the day is dedicated to Skanda, also
known as Muruga or Kartikeya. Devotees also listen to Hanuman Chalisa, songs dedicated to the
simian god, on this day.

2. Most Hindus keep the fast for 21 Tuesdays without a break.Tuesday fast is to satisfy Hanuman
(the monkey god) and Mangal (Mars) that rules the day, and from which it takes its name.
Mangal is considered a trouble maker and the fast is believed to ward off evils and problems that
are present in our path and make way for happiness and prosperity.
Mars (Mangal) rules Tuesdays and people prefer to wear red as it depicts sex and sacrifice.
 Wednesday – Krishna
Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Krishna, and is also associated with Lord Vithal, an incarnation
of Krishna. In some places Lord Vishnu is also worshipped.
Hindu followers who fast on Wednesdays take a single meal in the afternoon. The ritual fast is
observed by couples – the husband and the wife together. People start new business or
enterprise on Wednesdays as the planet Mercury or Budh is believed to augment new projects.
This day is also lucky for students and they pray for success in education.
Planet Budh (Mercury) rules Wednesdays and colour for this day is green which symbolizes
wealth and fertility.
 Thursday – Vishnu
Thursday is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Brihaspati, the guru of gods. Thursday is also
popularly known as Guruvar. Devotees listen to devotional songs, such as “Om Jai Jagadish
Hare” dedicated to Lord Vishnu on this day.
Devotees fast throughout the day and consume food only once which consists of ‘chana daal’
(Bengal Gram) and ‘ghee’ (clarified butter). Many offer banana or plantain to god. In Bengal, they
worship goddess Lakshmi and elsewhere, people also visit Hanuman temples on Thursdays.
Through ‘pujas’ (worship) and ‘vrats’ (fast) on Thursdays, it is assumed that devotees are
blessed with wealth, success, fame, and happiness.
The planet Jupiter (Vrihaspati) rules Thursday.
Yellow is the colour of the day and it depicts enlightment.
 Friday – Durga & Kali
Friday or Shukravar is dedicated to the Mother Goddess, and Santoshi Mata.
Goddesses Durga and Kali are worshipped with absolute devotion and devotees visit the Shakti
temples on this day. Devotees listen to Durga Aarti, Kali Aarti and Santoshi Mata Aarti on this
day.
Shukravar fasting begins at sunrise and ends with sunset and consume food in the evening that
consists of white-colored food like ‘kheer’ or ‘payasam’ a dessert made of milk and rice.

3. Venus or Shukra rules Friday.
The colours preferred are white which refers to purity and blue which depicts Nobility.
 Saturday – Shani
Saturday is dedicated to the fearful god Shani, who is one of the nine planets. He is represented
as a deity carrying bow and arrows and riding a crow or a vulture.
Devotees observing the Shanivar fast usually visit Shani shrines and offer black-colored items
like sesame oil, black clothes, and black grams. Fast is observed by many to avoid the
adversities and misfortunes on Shanivar
The planet Saturn or Shani rules Saturday.The colour of the day is black and indigo. Black
depicts power and indigo is for creativity.
 Sunday – Surya
Sunday is dedicated to Lord Surya or Suryanarayana – the Sun God.
Sunday fasts help in fulfilling ones wishes and it is believed that all kinds of skin diseases get
cured.
Sun or Surya rules Sunday. Orange colour is preferred on this day which depicts change and
adventure. People also wear pink which depicts love.