Traditionally in Sanatana Dharma, some days of the week are dedicated to the worship of a certain Manifestation/ aspect of the Divine.
In that day the devotees are preforming a special puja, reading the scriptures related to this devata and some are fasting.
The Hindu week and the special worship days:
Day
| Special Worship
| Ravivara (Sunday) .........................................
| the sun, Surya.
| Somavara (Monday)........................................
| Lord Siva
| Mangalvara (Tuesday)....................................
| Lord Hanuman
| Budhavara (Wednesday)................................
|
| Guruvara (Thurstay)........................................
| Sri Guru
| Sanivara (Friday).............................................
| Devi
| Shukravara (Saturday)...................................
| Lord Hanuman
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