Sunday रविवार
Ruled by Surya (Sun) · dedicated to Lord Surya · colour Red
Sunday (रविवार) is ruled by Surya (Sun) and dedicated to Lord Surya. The Sun (Surya) governs the soul, vitality, authority, the father and health. Its colour is red, and it is traditionally favourable for health, authority and government work.
Key takeaways
- Ruling planet: Surya (Sun); deity: Lord Surya.
- Favourable for health, authority and government work.
- The Ravivar vrat is kept for health and to strengthen a weak Sun; devotees often eat once and avoid salt and oil.
- Lucky colour: Red.
Sunday at a glance
| Ruling planet | Surya (Sun) |
| Deity | Lord Surya |
| Colour | Red |
| Favourable for | health, authority and government work |
Ruling planet of Sunday
The Sun (Surya) governs the soul, vitality, authority, the father and health. The character of Surya (Sun) colours everything the day favours.
Deity and worship on Sunday
Surya is worshipped by offering arghya (water) at sunrise and reciting the Aditya Hridayam.
Sunday vrat (fasting)
The Ravivar vrat is kept for health and to strengthen a weak Sun; devotees often eat once and avoid salt and oil.
Vrats and special days on Sunday
Beyond the weekly Sunday vrat, several observances arise when a particular tithi or nakshatra coincides with Sunday — the weekday lends its planet's power to the day.
- Ravivar Vrat — a weekly fast for Surya — one meal, often saltless, with red offerings
- Ravi Pushya Yoga — Pushya nakshatra falling on a Sunday — auspicious for buying gold and new ventures
- Bhanu Saptami — a Saptami that falls on Sunday, sacred to the Sun
- Surya worship — Surya Namaskar, the Aditya Hridaya and offering arghya to the Sun
These recur through the year on shifting dates; check the calendar, the festivals list or your local panchang for the next occurrence.
Remedies on Sunday
Offer water to the Sun, wear a ruby set in gold or copper (after guidance), and donate wheat, jaggery and copper. Remedies are supportive practices; a gemstone should be worn only after consulting a qualified astrologer.
What to avoid on Sunday
Buying or applying oil, cutting hair and eating oily, salty food are traditionally avoided. These are traditional customs and vary by family and region.
Sunday timings and Rahu Kaal
The weekday fixes the day's inauspicious windows. On Sunday, 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 Sunday?
Sunday (रविवार) is ruled by Surya (Sun) and dedicated to Lord Surya.
What is the Sunday vrat?
The Ravivar vrat is kept for health and to strengthen a weak Sun; devotees often eat once and avoid salt and oil.
What should be done on Sunday?
Surya is worshipped by offering arghya (water) at sunrise and reciting the Aditya Hridayam. It is favourable for health, authority and government work.
What should be avoided on Sunday?
Buying or applying oil, cutting hair and eating oily, salty food are traditionally avoided.
When is Rahu Kaal on Sunday?
Rahu Kaal falls at a fixed eighth-part of the day set by the weekday; look up your city's exact Sunday Rahu Kaal on the Rahu Kaal pages.