Devi Mantras for Each Day of the Week: A Practitioner Guide

Reviewed by Acharya Ravi Teja, Jyotish Acharya & Mantra Shastra — as of May 2026.

Every day of the week in the Vedic system is ruled by a planet (graha), and each planet carries its own Devi — a specific feminine divine power that governs the energy of that day. As of 2026, the practice of aligning Devi mantra recitation to the day of the week is widely observed across Shakta, Tantric, and Jyotisha-informed devotional communities. This guide gives the specific Devi form, mantra text, number of repetitions, offering, and the spiritual logic of each day's correspondence — from Sunday through Saturday.

In Vedic cosmology, the seven days of the week (Sapta Vara) are each ruled by a graha (planetary deity). Sunday (Ravivar) by the Sun, Monday (Somvar) by the Moon, Tuesday (Mangalvar) by Mars, Wednesday (Budhvar) by Mercury, Thursday (Guruvar) by Jupiter, Friday (Shukravar) by Venus, and Saturday (Shanivar) by Saturn. Each graha is the masculine form of a cosmic power; each Devi is the corresponding Shakti — the feminine power that animates the planetary energy. The Tantric and Jyotisha traditions hold that worshipping the Devi form of the ruling planet on her day activates the beneficial qualities of that planet in the devotee's life while pacifying its challenging aspects. This system is described in the Shakta Tantra texts including the Tantraraja Tantra and the Shakta Pramoda.

> Quick Answer: In the Vedic system, each day is ruled by a graha (planetary deity), and each graha has a corresponding Devi (Shakti). Worshipping that day's Devi with her specific mantra activates the day's planetary energy beneficially and pacifies its difficult aspects. This system is preserved in Shakta Tantra texts including the Tantraraja Tantra and the Shakta Pramoda.

Ruling Planet: Surya (Sun) Devi Form: Surya Devi or Durga (in her solar, victorious aspect) Color: Red or orange Offering: Red flowers, red sandalwood, jaggery, wheat

Sunday is the day of the Sun — the king of the grahas, representing soul, authority, health, and clarity of purpose. The solar Devi is sometimes called Surya Devi or identified with Aditi (the primordial mother of all gods) in the Rigvedic tradition. In Shakta Tantra, the solar energy of Sunday connects to Durga in her commanding, protective form. The mantra for Sunday Devi worship is:

Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche

This is the Navarna Mantra used in the full Chandi Path — and Sunday is its ideal day because the Sun governs the integration of all three powers (Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Saraswati) that this mantra invokes. Recite 108 times facing east at sunrise. An alternative simpler mantra for Sunday Durga worship is "Om Durgayai Namah" — 108 repetitions.

> Quick Answer: Sunday Devi is Surya Devi/Durga in her solar, commanding form. The primary mantra is the Navarna Mantra "Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche," recited 108 times facing east at sunrise. Sunday connects solar authority, health, and soul-clarity to the Goddess's integrated triple power. Red flowers and jaggery are the standard offerings.

Ruling Planet: Chandra (Moon) Devi Form: Parvati, Gauri, or Chandra Devi Color: White or silver Offering: White flowers, milk, rice, camphor

Monday is the day of the Moon — the planet of mind, emotions, relationships, and fertility. The lunar Devi is Parvati in her serene, nurturing, beautiful form (also called Gauri, the fair one). Parvati is the embodiment of Shakti as mother — accessible, gentle, and deeply nourishing. The Moon's emotional intelligence is the feminine principle at its most intimate and relational. The mantra for Monday Parvati worship is:

Om Aim Hreem Shri Parvati Devyai Namah

Recite 108 times on Monday morning after bathing. Offering white flowers (jasmine, white lotus, or white chrysanthemum), milk, and rice to a Parvati or Shiva-Parvati image is the standard practice. Those whose Moon is afflicted in their horoscope (causing anxiety, relationship difficulties, or unstable emotions) find Monday Parvati mantra practice particularly stabilizing.

> Quick Answer: Monday's Devi is Parvati (Gauri) — the lunar Shakti of mind, emotion, and nourishment. The mantra is "Om Aim Hreem Shri Parvati Devyai Namah," recited 108 times on Monday morning. White flowers, milk, and rice are the offerings. Those with an afflicted Moon in their /birth-chart benefit particularly from regular Monday Parvati worship.

Ruling Planet: Mangala (Mars) Devi Form: Kali, or Mangala Devi (in some regional traditions, Durga Chamunda) Color: Red, deep crimson Offering: Red hibiscus flowers, red lentils, coconut

Tuesday is the day of Mars — the planet of fire, courage, action, decisive energy, and the destruction of obstacles. The Shakti of Mars is Kali, the most fierce and transformative form of the Goddess. Kali dissolves obstacles, defeats fear, and cuts through illusion with her sword. Tuesday's Mars energy aligns with Kali's function: both are forces of focused, directed fire. The mantra for Tuesday Kali worship is:

Om Krim Kalikayai Namah

"Krim" is the bija (seed) mantra of Kali — it represents the power of cosmic transformation and the energy of dissolution. Recite 108 times on Tuesday morning, ideally before a Kali image or a black sesame lamp. Red hibiscus is the preferred offering. In South India, Tuesday is associated with Durga Chamundeshwari, and the Chamundeshwari temple in Mysore sees its highest weekly attendance on Tuesdays. For those who need to overcome fear, break through stagnation, or act decisively in a challenging situation, Tuesday Kali mantra practice is the traditional prescription.

> Quick Answer: Tuesday's Devi is Kali — the Mars Shakti of fire, decisive action, and fearless transformation. The mantra is "Om Krim Kalikayai Namah" (Krim is Kali's bija), recited 108 times Tuesday morning before a Kali image or black sesame lamp. Red hibiscus is the standard offering. Those needing courage, obstacle removal, or decisive action in their lives use this as their Tuesday practice.

Ruling Planet: Budha (Mercury) Devi Form: Matangi (one of the Dasha Mahavidyas) Color: Green, emerald Offering: Green leaves, green fruits, sesame, turmeric

Wednesday is Mercury's day — the planet of intelligence, communication, skill, learning, and the arts. The Devi of Mercury is Matangi, the ninth of the Dasha Mahavidyas. Matangi is sometimes called the Tantric Saraswati: where Saraswati governs classical, formal knowledge, Matangi governs the power of speech in its most direct and penetrating form — the ability to speak truth that cuts through illusion, to use words as mantras, and to master communication at every level. Matangi is depicted as emerald green, holding a veena (lute) and a parrot (symbolizing the ability to transmit sacred speech). The mantra for Wednesday Matangi worship is:

Om Hreem Aim Hreem Matangyai Namah

Recite 108 times on Wednesday morning. Green offerings — green bananas, green coconut, green vegetables — are her preferred prasad. Students preparing for examinations, writers, speakers, teachers, lawyers, and musicians particularly benefit from Wednesday Matangi worship. Her blessings address Mercury's full domain: learning, articulation, skill, and the capacity to persuade through truth.

> Quick Answer: Wednesday's Devi is Matangi — the Tantric Saraswati and Mercury Shakti of speech, intelligence, and skill. The mantra is "Om Hreem Aim Hreem Matangyai Namah," recited 108 times on Wednesday morning. Green offerings are preferred. Students, writers, speakers, teachers, and musicians use Wednesday Matangi worship to strengthen Mercury's domain of learning and communication.

Ruling Planet: Guru (Jupiter) Devi Form: Bhuvaneshwari (one of the Dasha Mahavidyas) or Lakshmi Devi Color: Yellow, gold Offering: Yellow flowers, turmeric, banana, chickpea flour sweets (besan ladoo)

Thursday is Jupiter's day — the planet of wisdom, dharma, prosperity, teaching, spiritual growth, and grace. Jupiter is the most benefic of the grahas, and its Devi is correspondingly expansive and generous. Bhuvaneshwari (Bhuvana = world/universe, Ishwari = ruler/queen) is the Queen of the Universe — the Goddess who contains all three worlds within her body. She is also the fourth of the Dasha Mahavidyas and represents the space (akasha) in which all creation exists. On Thursday, many Vaishnava and Shakta practitioners also worship Lakshmi Devi specifically for the Jupiter-ruled blessings of prosperity, wisdom, and abundance. The mantra for Thursday Bhuvaneshwari worship is:

Om Aim Hreem Shrim Bhuvaneshwaryai Namah

For Thursday Lakshmi worship, the mantra is "Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Prasid Prasid Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalakshmyai Namah." Recite 108 times on Thursday morning. Yellow flowers and banana are the primary offerings. Those seeking expansion in any area of life — education, business, family, spiritual understanding — find Thursday the most powerful day for manifesting these Jupiter-governed blessings.

> Quick Answer: Thursday's Devi is Bhuvaneshwari (universal space and abundance) or Lakshmi (prosperity and grace). The Bhuvaneshwari mantra is "Om Aim Hreem Shrim Bhuvaneshwaryai Namah." The Lakshmi mantra is the Mahalakshmi Mantra. Recite 108 times Thursday morning with yellow flowers. Thursday governs Jupiter's blessings of wisdom, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

Ruling Planet: Shukra (Venus) Devi Form: Tripura Sundari (Shodashi/Lalita) or Kamala (tenth Mahavidya) Color: Pink, white, soft red Offering: Pink or white flowers (lotus, rose), honey, white sweets, red cloth

Friday is Venus's day — the planet of beauty, love, creativity, sensory pleasure, wealth, and relationship. The Devi of Venus is Tripura Sundari, also known as Shodashi (the sixteen-year-old) or Lalita Tripura Sundari — the most beautiful of all the Dasha Mahavidyas, the goddess whose beauty encompasses all three worlds (Tripura = three worlds, Sundari = beautiful). She is seated on a throne composed of the five great gods (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Rudra, Sadashiva) — meaning she is the supreme Shakti above all male divine forms. Kamala, the tenth Mahavidya, is the Tantric Lakshmi and is equally appropriate for Friday Venus worship. The mantra for Friday Tripura Sundari worship is:

Om Aim Hreem Shrim Tripura Sundaryai Namah

For Kamala worship: "Om Shreem Kamalayai Namah" — 108 repetitions. Recite Friday morning with lotus or rose flowers. Those seeking blessings related to love, marriage, creative expression, beauty, or financial prosperity use Friday as the most powerful day for these intentions. Venus-governed blessings in any horoscope are activated by Friday Tripura Sundari or Kamala worship.

> Quick Answer: Friday's Devi is Tripura Sundari (Lalita) or Kamala — the Venus Shaktis of beauty, love, creativity, and wealth. The Tripura Sundari mantra is "Om Aim Hreem Shrim Tripura Sundaryai Namah." The Kamala mantra is "Om Shreem Kamalayai Namah." Recite 108 times Friday morning with lotus or rose flowers. Friday is the most powerful day for love, marriage, beauty, and abundance intentions.

Ruling Planet: Shani (Saturn) Devi Form: Bhairavi (fifth Mahavidya) or Kali (Shani's fierce Shakti) Color: Blue, black, dark indigo Offering: Sesame oil lamp, black sesame, iron vessel, dark flowers (blue lotus if available), mustard oil

Saturday is Saturn's day — the most feared and most transformative of the grahas. Saturn governs karma, discipline, longevity, truth, service, limitation, and liberation. The Devi of Saturn is Bhairavi — the fierce, consuming Shakti who governs time, aging, death, and ultimate liberation. Bhairavi is fire itself in its all-consuming form; she is the cremation ground's energy made divine and purifying. In some traditions, Kali is also worshipped on Saturday because both Kali and Shani govern the dimension of time, impermanence, and karmic reckoning. The protective mantra for Saturday Bhairavi worship is:

Om Hreem Bhairavyai Namah

An alternative protective Saturday mantra addressing Saturn directly through his Shakti is: "Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche" — the same Navarna Mantra as Sunday, but on Saturday it specifically invokes Chamunda's power of protection against Saturn's harshest effects. Recite 108 times Saturday evening (Saturn's energy is stronger in the evening). Offer a sesame oil lamp, black sesame seeds, and dark flowers. Saturday Bhairavi worship is particularly recommended during Sade Sati (Saturn's seven-and-a-half year transit over the natal Moon) or during Saturn Mahadasha periods.

> Quick Answer: Saturday's Devi is Bhairavi — the Saturn Shakti of transformation, karmic reckoning, and liberation. The mantra is "Om Hreem Bhairavyai Namah," recited 108 times Saturday evening with a sesame oil lamp and black sesame. Saturday Bhairavi worship is specifically recommended during Sade Sati or Saturn Mahadasha to receive the Goddess's protective grace through Saturn's difficult periods.

A structured seven-day practice combines all seven Devi mantras into a complete weekly cycle:

1. Each day: Begin with 3 Navarna Mantra repetitions as the universal opener. 2. Recite the specific day's Devi mantra for 108 repetitions. 3. End with a simple Sharanagati — "Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike / Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostute."

The seven-day cycle trains the practitioner to perceive the Goddess as a complete, multifaceted reality rather than a single fixed form. Each day develops a different quality: solar authority (Sunday), emotional intelligence (Monday), courage (Tuesday), clarity of expression (Wednesday), wisdom and expansion (Thursday), love and creativity (Friday), and karmic purification (Saturday). Over weeks and months, this practice creates a comprehensive inner alignment with the full spectrum of Shakti.

> Quick Answer: A complete weekly Devi practice: begin each day with 3 Navarna Mantra repetitions, recite the day's specific Devi mantra for 108 counts, and close with the Sharanagati verse. This seven-day cycle trains the practitioner to experience Shakti as a complete reality rather than a single form, developing a different divine quality each day.

The day-based Devi mantra system becomes most powerful when aligned with a practitioner's individual horoscope. Those with a weak or afflicted Sun benefit most from consistent Sunday practice. Those with emotional instability or relationship challenges gain most from Monday practice. Those facing obstacles, enemies, or fear benefit from Tuesday. And so on across the week. By examining which grahas are challenged in your birth chart, you can identify which days demand the most consistent and intensified practice. The /birth-chart tool at AstroSight generates a full planetary strength analysis — identifying which planets are debilitated, combust, or aspected by malefics — so you know exactly which day's Devi practice to prioritize.

> Quick Answer: Day-based Devi mantra practice is most powerful when matched to planetary weaknesses in your birth chart. A weak Sun calls for intensified Sunday practice; an afflicted Moon calls for Monday Parvati worship; a challenging Saturn calls for Saturday Bhairavi work. Use /birth-chart to identify which grahas need the most support, then prioritize those days' Devi practices.

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