Which Days Are for Which Hindu Gods?

In Hinduism, there are multiple god and goddesses and each one of them is worshipped with different affirmations. In a week, each day is dedicated to a specific deity (god or goddess), and specific rituals are performed to honor these deities. Regional traditions or family customs can be distinct from each other but if you wish to know the general guidelines, read further in the blog to know more about which days are for which Hindu gods

Day-Wise Breakdown of Hindu Gods 

If you practice Hinduism, it is important to learn about the specific deities that are worshipped on each day of the week.

Day of the Week	Deity Worshipped
Monday	Lord Shiva
Tuesday	Lord Hanuman
Wednesday	Lord Ganesha
Thursday	Lord Vishnu
Friday	Goddess Lakshmi
Saturday	Lord Shani
Sunday	Lord Surya

Monday (Somvar):

Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva, god that is believe to be easily pleased. Many people observe fast (vrat) on this day and visit temples. A very common ritual is to offer Ganga jal, milk, and bael patra to the Shivling and chant ‘Om Namah Shivay’. Devotees also read the ‘Shiv Purana’.

It is believed that if an unmarried girl fasts for solah somvar i.e. for Sixteen Mondays, she can get married to an ideal husband. 

Further, during the Shravan month, the month dedicated to Lord Shiva, people keep fast for every Monday and perform rituals.

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Tuesday (Mangalvar):

Tuesday is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the god of strength and courage. Many devotees observe fast on this day and chant Hanuman Chalisa. Salty food is avoided in the evenings and only falahar is eaten.
Many people observe 21 consecutive fasts on Tuesdays to gain prosperity and happiness.

But not all areas worship Lord Hanuman. In south India, devotees pray to Lord Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

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Wednesday (Budhvar):

Lord Ganesha is worshipped on Wednesdays. It is believed that Lord Ganesha provides goodwill, good sense, wisdom, and prosperity. People observe fast on this day and offer prayers, vermillion, and modak (a type of sweet) to the idol of Lord Ganesha.

In some parts, Lord Vithal (an incarnation of Lord Krishna) is also worshipped. 

This day is believed to be very auspicious for starting any new venture as is believed to be blessed with fortunes.

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Thursday (Guruvar):

Thursday is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and all his incarnations. People offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and observe fast for the whole day.

Devotees also read the Srimad Bhagvat Geeta with a clean and meditated heart.

Thursday is also the day for Brihaspati or Guru. People wear yellow color on Thursday.

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Friday (Shukravar):

Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on Friday. The goddess Lakshmi is believed to grant wealth, prosperity, and happiness. Many devotees, especially ladies observe fast on this day and offer prayers, lotus flowers, and money to the Goddess Lakshmi. Goddess Lakshmi is the wife of Lord Vishnu and it is believed that the couple bestow blessings upon the devotees who pray to them with clean intentions.

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Saturday (Shanivar):

Saturday is associated with Lord Shani or Saturn. It is believed that people who offer prayers to Lord Shani and observe fast on Saturday are safe from any negative influence of Lord Shani. Sesame oil is offered to the idol of Lord Shani.

Devotees visit Lord Shani's shrines and pray to him to remove his ill intentions from them.

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Sunday (Ravivar):

Lord Surya (Sun God) is worshipped on Sunday. People wake up early in the morning before sunrise and after doing the morning rituals, wear clean clothes and offer water to the sun.
It is believed that people who observe fast on Sundays are blessed with good health, wisdom, and success.

Spiritual and Cultural Significance of Days

As per astrology and Vedic science, each day of the week is associated with a specific god and has some planetary association.

If observed carefully, it can be seen that each day is named after a planet or a celestial body, for instance:

Day of the week	Association with
Sunday	The Sun or Lord Surya
Monday	The moon and Lord Shiva
Tuesday	The planet Mars or Mangal and Lord Hanuman
Wednesday	The planet Mercury and Lord Ganesha
Thursday	The Planet Jupiter and Lord Vishnu
Friday	The planet Venus and Goddess Lakshmi
Saturday	The planet Saturn and Lord Shani

It is believed that if devotees perform the associated rituals with clean hearts and intentions, the gods and goddesses will bless them with happiness, wealth, and prosperity.

How to Perform Puja for Each Day

As per the ancient practices and shastras, early morning time is best for performing puja rituals. Here’s a step-by-step guide for you to understand how to perform puja for each day:

• Take a bath and wear clean clothes
• Arrange for things that you'll; be needing for the puja including jal, flowers, puja samagri, milk honey, curd, vermilion, etc.
• Clean the place of worship
• Sit peacefully in front of the idol and concentrate 
• Chant the mantras while doing the offerings
• Put tika or vermilion, and do the shringar (specific to deities) while chanting mantras
• Light a diya, dhoopbatti, agarbatti 
• Read the aartis, Chalisa, or any other sacred writings.
• Bow down to the deity with full devotion
• Distribute the prasad in your family and consume it yourself.

Tips for Following Daily Worship Schedule

We understand that you must be wondering that the puja and rituals take a lot of time and how is it possible to manage doing these rituals along with your busy schedule. 

Our lifestyles have become so busy and it makes it even more important to seek inner peace and gain spirituality. Here are some tips that can help you with following a daily worship schedule:

• Choose a fixed time for worship. Start with building a routine with a few minutes of worship.
• Begin with 5 to 10 minutes of prayers and gradually increase with time.
• Prepare items required for worship like incense sticks, diyas, etc. well in advance to save time
• Utilize your breaks in the day. Try to find a quiet place and use it to chant mantras
• There are multiple apps and recordings available that you can use while commuting.

Further, there are rituals that take minimal time like lighting a diya, chantings short mantras, listening to bhajans, expressing gratitude, and practicing silence.

Benefits of Worship | Why is worship important?

In Hinduism, worshipping gods and goddesses holds great importance. Read below further to know the benefits of worshipping:

• It strengthens the spiritual connection with God
• Provides inner peace to the soul
• Enhances gratitude and instills humility 
• Encourage self-reflection and growth
• Gives emotional calmness

Worshipping is important for multiple reasons- it deepens faith and belief, fosters discipline and focus, deepens understanding of sacred teachings, etc.

Conclusion

In Hinduism, each day of the week is filled with spiritual significance. From Sundays to Saturdays, devotees offer specific prayers and perform rituals for the gods and goddesses dedicated to each day.

It is important to understand that these rituals and customs are made according to Vedic science and astrology. If you perform these rituals with clean intentions, you will be blessed with health, properity and wellness. It is never to late to start your spiritual journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What day of the week do Hindus worship
Ans - In Hinduism, each day is dedicated to a certain deity, and prayers are offered each day of the week.

Q: Which day is Krishna Day?
Ans - Lord Krishna is worshipped on Wednesday and especially on Janmashtami, the day believed to be the day when lord Krishna was born.

Q: Which day is Shiva Day in a week?
Ans - Monday or somwar of the week is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Q: Which Hindu God day is Friday?
Ans - Friday is dedicated to the goddess of wealth and abundance- goddess Lakshmi.

Q: What is the main day of worship for Hinduism?
Ans - In Hinduism, prayers are offered every day. Hence, It can not be established that a certain day is the main day of worship for Hinduism.

Q: What day of the week is special to Hindus?
Ans - Every day of the week is special to Hindus since they offer prayers to the deities every day.

Q: Which Hindu God Day is Thursday?
Ans - Lord Vishnu is worshipped specifically on Thursday.

Q: What days do Hindus pray?
Ans- Hindus pray every day of the week.  Different gods and goddesses are worshipped on different days of the week.