If Hindy mythology interests you and you are looking to know more about God and Goddesses, then the first thing that you have to know is which day of the week is dedicated to which God. In Hinduism, every day is associated with a particular God and there are specific rituals performed to appease them. In addition to this, each day of the week is also associated with a particular planet, colour or gemstone and all these are based on astrology.
When you decide to worship any avatar of a God, it is important to know when to worship them - what day of the week or month is ideal for it. As per the Hindu calendar, the days of the week are named after the seven celestial bodies that existed in the ancient solar system - Sun and the Moon, planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. In this blog, we give you all the information that you may need to know about which day of the week is associated with which God and also how and what rituals to perform to appease them.
Which day is offered prayers to which God?
Sunday (Ravivar)
Sunday, as the name indicates, is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God and Hindus worship Him on this day to invoke his blessings for a fulfilling life. People who has any skin related issues usually observe a fast on this day to get some relief.
Monday (Somvar)
As per the Hindu mythology, Monday (Somvar) is the day of the moon, as Som means Moon in Hindi. As per legend, Shiva helped Chandra to regain his form from after he started diminishing. So, the moon diminishes (waning moon) for 15 days till new moon and then regains (waxing moon) its form in the next 15 days till full moon and the cycle repeats itself. If you observe, Shiva adorns a crescent in his matted hair. Hence, Mondays are the apt time to offer prayers to Shiva and his consort Parvati. Devotees usually observe fasting to seek knowledge and get their desires fulfilled. Unmarried women, who are looking to find a husband, also fast on this day to invoke the blessings of Shiva and Parvati.
Tuesday (Mangalvar)
Tuesday is referred to as Mangalvar in Hindi - Mangal means Mars. Tuesday worship is usually done to the planet Mars and Hanuman. Hindus normally pray to Hanuman to seek his blessings to ward off evil and also to overcome obstacles. Many observe a fast on this day or listen to Hanuman Chalisa. As per astrology, fasting on this day can also alleviate any negative effects that may be associated with Mars in the lunar horoscope of the individual.
Wednesday (Budhvar)
Wednesday, also referred to as Budhvar, is dedicated to planet Mercury. Hindus offer prayers to Ganesha on this day so that they can get relief from all sorrows and also fulfil all their wishes. Goddess Durga is also worshipped on Wednesdays. Lord Vithal, an incarnation of Vishnu, is also worshipped on this day. Hindus observe a fast on this day and believe that it can bring in some positives when they are starting something new.
Thursday (Guruvar)
Thursday is called Guruvar in Hindi and this day is associated with planet Jupiter. Hindus offer prayers to Vishnu and Brihaspati, who is the teacher of Gods. To invoke them, devotees observe a fast and also listen to devotional songs. As per legend, this may help them to gain more wealth, success, and popularity and also lead to a happy life.
Friday (Shukravar)
Friday is Shukravar in Hindi and it refers to the planet Venus. As per Hindu mythology, Fridays are usually associated with Goddesses and women pray to them for strength, prosperity, wealth and happiness. The main Mother Goddesses are Mahalakshmi, Annapuraneshwari and Durga. Hindus also fast during the day to invoke the blessings of Shakti and have a single meal once the sun sets.
Saturday (Shanivar)
Shanivar, as the name indicates, refers to the planet Saturn. Prayers and rituals are performed on Saturdays to help alleviate the bad influence of Saturn on an individual’s lunar horoscope. The devotees seek protection from Shani’s bad influence, health issues or any other misfortunes that they may be facing in their lives.
Though the worship of these deities is done in order to appease them on their special days, it is important to understand the influence of your lunar sun sign and pray to the deity who can help you with your prevalent planetary positions. Still, taking out time to connect with a supreme power is believed to be good for the worshipper and their family. Offering prayers to the Gods every single day helps you to get into a proper schedule and also has a lasting impact on your spiritual journey.
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