किस दिन किस भगवान की पूजा करें — साप्ताहिक मार्गदर्शिका
In Hindu tradition, each day of the week is dedicated to a specific deity and celestial planet. Worshiping the right God on the right day amplifies the spiritual benefits manifold. This comprehensive guide covers all seven days with the recommended mantras, aartis, fasting rules, and colors for each day.
Sunday (Ravivar) — Surya Dev, Sun God
Sunday is ruled by the Sun (Surya). Offer water (Arghya) to the rising sun while chanting Surya mantras. Wear red or saffron colored clothes. Fast until sunset. The Aditya Hridaya Stotra from Ramayana is the most powerful Sunday prayer.
Monday (Somvar) — Lord Shiva
Monday is ruled by the Moon (Chandra) and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Chant Om Namah Shivaya 108 times. Visit a Shiva temple and offer milk, water, and bel patra to the Shiva Lingam. Wear white clothes. Monday fasting is especially powerful during Shravan month.
Tuesday (Mangalvar) — Lord Hanuman
Tuesday is ruled by Mars (Mangal) and dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Chant Hanuman Chalisa at least once. Visit a Hanuman temple and offer sindoor, jasmine oil, and red flowers. Wear red or orange clothes. Fast and eat only after evening prayers.
Wednesday (Budhvar) — Lord Ganesha & Krishna
Wednesday is ruled by Mercury (Budh) and dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Lord Krishna. Chant Ganesh Mantra and Krishna mantras. Good day for starting new ventures, studies, and business activities. Wear green clothes.
Thursday (Guruvar) — Lord Vishnu & Brihaspati
Thursday is ruled by Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati) and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Chant Om Jai Jagdish Hare aarti. Listen to or read Vishnu Sahasranamam. Visit a Vishnu temple. Wear yellow clothes. Fast and eat yellow colored food.
Friday (Shukravar) — Goddess Lakshmi & Durga
Friday is ruled by Venus (Shukra) and dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Durga, and Santoshi Mata. Chant Lakshmi Mantra for wealth. Perform Lakshmi Aarti. Visit a Devi temple. Wear white or pink clothes. Best day for attracting wealth and prosperity.
Saturday (Shanivar) — Lord Shani & Hanuman
Saturday is ruled by Saturn (Shani) and dedicated to Lord Shani and Hanuman. Chant Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra and Shani Chalisa. Donate black sesame, mustard oil, and iron items. Light a mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree. Wear black or dark blue clothes.