Gods and GoddessesDays of the week and their gods
The deity traditionally linked with each weekday, and the reasons given.
In many families a weekday is kept for a particular god. The links come from two sources: the nine planets (navagraha) that give the days their names, and local devotion. The table gives the common choices; many families keep different days, and many keep none.
| Day | Planet | Deities commonly linked |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Surya (Sun) | Surya |
| Monday | Chandra (Moon) | Shiva and Parvati |
| Tuesday | Mangala (Mars) | Hanuman, Durga, Kartikeya |
| Wednesday | Budha (Mercury) | Ganesha |
| Thursday | Guru (Jupiter) | Vishnu |
| Friday | Shukra (Venus) | Lakshmi, Durga |
| Saturday | Shani (Saturn) | Shani and Hanuman |
Customs vary. For example, many people worship Ganesha on Tuesday (the day of Sankashti in some months) and Krishna on any day; Sai Baba is worshipped on Thursday by many; and in South India Saturday is also kept for Venkateshwara. Please treat the table as a general guide.
These pages describe traditions as they are told in the Puranas and in popular devotion. Practices differ between regions, communities and families, and your own family's custom comes first. This is not religious instruction.