Navagraha represents the nine celestial influencers in
Vedic Astrology . The seven days are named after the
seven celestial bodies of our solar system - the Sun,
Moon and the planets. Apart from these, mention should
be made here of Rahu and Ketu, the two nodes of the
Moon - the north and the south, the points of
intersection of the paths of the Moon and the Sun.
Lunar eclipses occur when the Moon and the Sun are at
Rahu or Ketu. So, Navagraha comprises of:
Vedic Astrology . The seven days are named after the
seven celestial bodies of our solar system - the Sun,
Moon and the planets. Apart from these, mention should
be made here of Rahu and Ketu, the two nodes of the
Moon - the north and the south, the points of
intersection of the paths of the Moon and the Sun.
Lunar eclipses occur when the Moon and the Sun are at
Rahu or Ketu. So, Navagraha comprises of:
1. Surya (Sun)
2. Chandra (Moon)
3. Mangala (Mars)
4. Budha (Murcury)
5. Brihaspati (Jupiter)
6. Shukra (Venus)
7. Shani (Saturn)
8. Rahu
9. Ketu
2. Chandra (Moon)
3. Mangala (Mars)
4. Budha (Murcury)
5. Brihaspati (Jupiter)
6. Shukra (Venus)
7. Shani (Saturn)
8. Rahu
9. Ketu
💥Rigveda Book no. 1, hymn No. 164 verse 46:
💥"Ekam Sat, Viprah Bahudha Vadanti"
'To what is One, sages give many names'
Weekly day and Hindu Gods:
It must be noted here that the Deity worship on a
particular day might vary from region to region and
community to community. The result of all upvaas or fast
depends on the person. It is good, if all the members in
the family can undertake a Vrata together
It must be noted here that the Deity worship on a
particular day might vary from region to region and
community to community. The result of all upvaas or fast
depends on the person. It is good, if all the members in
the family can undertake a Vrata together
💥1) Sunday: Surya Bhagavan (Sun), Lord Rama, ...
Sunday is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God). Those who
undertake fast (upvaas) on the day only take a single
meal. Oil and salt is avoided. Red is the color of the day
and red flowers are offered to Surya.
Sunday is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God). Those who
undertake fast (upvaas) on the day only take a single
meal. Oil and salt is avoided. Red is the color of the day
and red flowers are offered to Surya.
💥2) Monday: Chandra (Moon), Lord Siva, Lord Ganesa, .....
Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said that Lord
Shiva is easily pleased. Therefore many people observe
Upvaas on Monday. Those devotees observing fast only
eat food once. People visit Lord Shiva shrines and
conduct pujas, especially, Ardhanarishwara puja. The
mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ is chanted continuously.
Siva devotees also read Shiva Purana. Unmarried women
observe the Vrat to get good husbands. Others observe it
for a happy and prosperous family life.
Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said that Lord
Shiva is easily pleased. Therefore many people observe
Upvaas on Monday. Those devotees observing fast only
eat food once. People visit Lord Shiva shrines and
conduct pujas, especially, Ardhanarishwara puja. The
mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ is chanted continuously.
Siva devotees also read Shiva Purana. Unmarried women
observe the Vrat to get good husbands. Others observe it
for a happy and prosperous family life.
💥3) Tuesday: Angarahan (Mars), Durga, Goddess Kali,
Lord Hanuman, Kartikeya, ....
Tuesday is dedicated to Durga, Goddess Kali and Lord
Hanuman. Most devotees visit Devi and Hanuman
shrines. Those people who fast avoid taking food
containing salt at night.
Tuesday or Mangalvar is dedicated to Lord Hanuman in
some places. Hanuman Saleesa is read.
Mangalvar Vrat is observed by those couples who wish to
have a son. Other benefits include happiness in the
family. People who believe in astrology observe fast to
alleviate the harmful effects associated with the planet
mangal or mars.
South India the day is dedicated to Skanda or Muruga or
Kartikeya (Kartik).
Lord Hanuman, Kartikeya, ....
Tuesday is dedicated to Durga, Goddess Kali and Lord
Hanuman. Most devotees visit Devi and Hanuman
shrines. Those people who fast avoid taking food
containing salt at night.
Tuesday or Mangalvar is dedicated to Lord Hanuman in
some places. Hanuman Saleesa is read.
Mangalvar Vrat is observed by those couples who wish to
have a son. Other benefits include happiness in the
family. People who believe in astrology observe fast to
alleviate the harmful effects associated with the planet
mangal or mars.
South India the day is dedicated to Skanda or Muruga or
Kartikeya (Kartik).
💥4) Wednesday: Budha (Mercury), Lord Vittal, Andal,
Anantapadmanabha, Ayyappa, ...
Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Vittal, an incarnation of
Krishna. Green color leaves, especially Tulsi leaves, are
used in Pujas. The day is highly auspicious for starting
new ventures and it is believed that those who observe
the Vrat are bound to get blessed with fortunes. People
also give alms on the day.
Anantapadmanabha, Ayyappa, ...
Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Vittal, an incarnation of
Krishna. Green color leaves, especially Tulsi leaves, are
used in Pujas. The day is highly auspicious for starting
new ventures and it is believed that those who observe
the Vrat are bound to get blessed with fortunes. People
also give alms on the day.
💥5) Thursday: Guru (Jupiter), Lord Vishnu, Sai Baba, .....
Thursday is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his
incarnations. Pujas are conducted using milk, ghee etc.
Food is only eaten once and that too containing milk
products. People read Srimad Bhagavad Purana on the
day.
Devoties visit Sai Baba temples on Thursdays if not daily,
througout the country.
Thursday is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his
incarnations. Pujas are conducted using milk, ghee etc.
Food is only eaten once and that too containing milk
products. People read Srimad Bhagavad Purana on the
day.
Devoties visit Sai Baba temples on Thursdays if not daily,
througout the country.
💥6) Friday: Sukra (Venus), Mahalakshmi, Parvati,
Sudarshana/Yoga Narasimha, Santhosi Ma,
Annapuraneshwari, Durga, .....
Friday is dedicated to Mother Goddess – Mahalakshmi,
Santhosi Ma, Annapuraneshwari and Durga. Sweets are
distributed on the day. Those devotees observing the
Vrat make it a point to eat at night.
Sudarshana/Yoga Narasimha, Santhosi Ma,
Annapuraneshwari, Durga, .....
Friday is dedicated to Mother Goddess – Mahalakshmi,
Santhosi Ma, Annapuraneshwari and Durga. Sweets are
distributed on the day. Those devotees observing the
Vrat make it a point to eat at night.
Hanuman, ...
Lord Venkateswara in Thirupthi is worshiped daily.
There are number of temples for Venkateswara in India.
People go and worship Srinivasa/Venkateswara there in
Saturdays. Vratas are undertaken at home also.
In Southern part of India Bhaktas visit Hanuman temples
in Saturdays. Betal leaves garland and Vadai garlands are
offered.
Saturday is dedicated to alleviating the bad influence of
Lord Shani. Devoties go to Navagraha temple (in Siva
temples) and do special archana to Lord Saneeswara.
The Vrat on this day is mainly observed by those people
who believe in Hindu astrology. Black is the color of the
day and people visit Shani shrine or Navagraha shrines.
Food is only consumed once on the da
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