Friday शुक्रवार
Ruled by Shukra (Venus) · dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi / Durga · colour White
Friday (शुक्रवार) is ruled by Shukra (Venus) and dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi / Durga. Venus (Shukra) governs love, beauty, the arts, luxury, comfort and marriage. Its colour is white, and it is traditionally favourable for marriage, arts, luxury and relationships.
Key takeaways
- Ruling planet: Shukra (Venus); deity: Goddess Lakshmi / Durga.
- Favourable for marriage, arts, luxury and relationships.
- The Shukravar vrat (Santoshi Maa and Vaibhav Lakshmi) is kept for prosperity and marital happiness.
- Lucky colour: White.
Friday at a glance
| Ruling planet | Shukra (Venus) |
| Deity | Goddess Lakshmi / Durga |
| Colour | White |
| Favourable for | marriage, arts, luxury and relationships |
Ruling planet of Friday
Venus (Shukra) governs love, beauty, the arts, luxury, comfort and marriage. The character of Shukra (Venus) colours everything the day favours.
Deity and worship on Friday
Goddess Lakshmi, Durga and Santoshi Maa are worshipped.
Friday vrat (fasting)
The Shukravar vrat (Santoshi Maa and Vaibhav Lakshmi) is kept for prosperity and marital happiness.
Vrats and special days on Friday
Beyond the weekly Friday vrat, several observances arise when a particular tithi or nakshatra coincides with Friday — the weekday lends its planet's power to the day.
- Shukravar Vrat — a weekly fast for Santoshi Maa and Vaibhav Lakshmi — for prosperity and marital happiness
- Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat — the Friday Lakshmi vrat, usually kept for a set number of weeks
- Devi worship — Fridays, and the Fridays of Navratri, are dedicated to the Goddess
- Santoshi Maa Vrat — the sixteen-Friday vrat of Santoshi Maa
These recur through the year on shifting dates; check the calendar, the festivals list or your local panchang for the next occurrence.
Remedies on Friday
Worship Lakshmi, wear a diamond or white sapphire (after guidance), donate white sweets and honour women. Remedies are supportive practices; a gemstone should be worn only after consulting a qualified astrologer.
What to avoid on Friday
Some avoid buying iron and eating overly sour or salty food. These are traditional customs and vary by family and region.
Friday timings and Rahu Kaal
The weekday fixes the day's inauspicious windows. On Friday, look up the exact Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika for your city, and pick an auspicious choghadiya for important work. See all weekdays or the panchang guide.
Weekday customs follow tradition and vary by region and family; for personal remedies consult a qualified astrologer.
Common questions
Which planet and deity rule Friday?
Friday (शुक्रवार) is ruled by Shukra (Venus) and dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi / Durga.
What is the Friday vrat?
The Shukravar vrat (Santoshi Maa and Vaibhav Lakshmi) is kept for prosperity and marital happiness.
What should be done on Friday?
Goddess Lakshmi, Durga and Santoshi Maa are worshipped. It is favourable for marriage, arts, luxury and relationships.
What should be avoided on Friday?
Some avoid buying iron and eating overly sour or salty food.
When is Rahu Kaal on Friday?
Rahu Kaal falls at a fixed eighth-part of the day set by the weekday; look up your city's exact Friday Rahu Kaal on the Rahu Kaal pages.