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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.

आदित्य हृदय स्तोत्र

ततो युद्धपरिश्रान्तं समरे चिन्तया स्थितम्।

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.

महामृत्युंजय मंत्र

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।

ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा आरती

ॐ जय शिव ओमकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओमकारा।

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.

हनुमान चालीसा

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।

बजरंग बाण

निश्चय प्रेम प्रतीति ते, बिनय करैं सनमान।

संकट मोचन हनुमानाष्टक

बालपना सों हनुमंत अति खेलें।

हनुमान आरती

आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की।

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.

गणेश मंत्र

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

आरती कुंजबिहारी की

आरती कुंजबिहारी की।

कृष्ण चालीसा

जय श्री कृष्ण मुकुन्द मुरारी।

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.

ॐ जय जगदीश हरे आरती

ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे।

विष्णु सहस्रनाम

शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम्।

विष्णु चालीसा

जय जगदीश हरे प्रभु जय जगदीश हरे।

आरती साईं बाबा

आरती साईं बाबा, सौख्यदातारा जीवा।

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.

लक्ष्मी मंत्र

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं

ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता आरती

ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता।

महालक्ष्मी अष्टकम्

नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते।

दुर्गा आरती — जय अम्बे गौरी

जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी।

संतोषी माता आरती

जय संतोषी माता जय संतोषी माता।

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.

दशरथ कृत शनि स्तोत्र

ॐ नमः शनैश्चराय मन्दाय शनैश्चराय।

हनुमान चालीसा

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।

Frequently Asked Questions

Which God should I worship daily?
You can worship your Ishta Devta (personal deity) daily. If unsure, Gayatri Mantra (universal), Om Namah Shivaya (Shiva), or Hare Krishna Mahamantra (Vishnu/Krishna) are appropriate for daily chanting. Many Hindus also worship Lord Ganesha first before any other deity.
Can I worship any God on any day?
Absolutely. There are no strict restrictions. The weekday dedications are traditional recommendations that enhance the effect, but sincere devotion to any deity on any day is always beneficial. God does not follow a calendar — your devotion matters most.
Which day is best for which problem?
Monday/Shiva — health, peace, marriage. Tuesday/Hanuman — courage, strength, removing obstacles. Wednesday/Ganesha — education, new beginnings, business. Thursday/Vishnu — career, wisdom, prosperity. Friday/Lakshmi — wealth, love, beauty. Saturday/Shani — karma, justice, overcoming hardship.
What colors should I wear each day?
Sunday — Red/Saffron. Monday — White. Tuesday — Red/Orange. Wednesday — Green. Thursday — Yellow. Friday — White/Pink. Saturday — Black/Dark Blue.

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