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Glossary
Vara
The weekday as one of the five limbs of the Panchang, each ruled by a planet that sets the mood of the day.
Days and rulers
| Day | Vara | Ruler | Traditionally favours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Ravivara | Sun | Authority, government, health |
| Monday | Somavara | Moon | Home, travel by water, nurturing |
| Tuesday | Mangalavara | Mars | Courage, sport, property, surgery |
| Wednesday | Budhavara | Mercury | Study, writing, trade |
| Thursday | Guruvara | Jupiter | Learning, religion, finance |
| Friday | Shukravara | Venus | Love, art, luxury, celebration |
| Saturday | Shanivara | Saturn | Discipline, labour, service |
The Vedic day begins at sunrise, not midnight. Each weekday also sets the timing of Rahu Kaal. See today's in the Panchang.
See it in your own chart
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Common questions
Why are weekdays named after planets?
The order follows the planetary hours, a system shared by Indian, Greek and Roman astrology; English day names keep it too.
When does the Vedic day start?
At local sunrise.