Sunday
रविवार • Ravivara
"Day of the Sun"
Ruler: Sun
Fire (Agni)
East
Sattvic
Ravi (Sun) + Vara (day) = Day ruled by the Sun
Ruler
Sun
Primary Deity
Lord Surya (Sun God)
Element
Fire (Agni)
Direction
East
Guna
Sattvic
Nature
Cruel/Fixed (Krura/Sthira)
Temperament
Hot, Dry, Masculine
Tattva
Agni (Fire)
Lord Surya (Sun God)
Surya rides a chariot driven by seven horses representing the seven days of the week. He is the visible form of the divine, the soul of the universe.
Secondary Deities
Vishnu
Aditya
Correspondences
Color
Primary:
Red
Secondary Colors
Orange
Gold
Copper
Saffron
Colors to Avoid
Black
Dark Blue
Sun represents fire, royalty, and vitality
| Gemstone | Ruby (Manikya) |
| Alternate Gems | Garnet, Red Spinel |
| Gem Weight | Minimum 3 Ratti |
| Metal | Gold, Copper |
| Grain | Wheat (Gehun) |
| Tree | Arka (Calotropis), Kadamba |
| Animal | Lion |
| Taste | Pungent (Katu) |
| Fabric | Silk, Thick cloth |
Flowers
Red Lotus
Marigold
Sunflower
Body Parts
Heart
Eyes
Bones
Head
Right eye (male)
Left eye (female)
Auspicious & Inauspicious Activities
Auspicious Activities
- Government work and dealings with authorities — Sun rules government and authority
- Meeting kings, ministers, and influential people — Sun represents royalty and power
- Starting ventures requiring courage and leadership — Sun provides confidence and initiative
- Medical treatments (especially eyes, heart, bones) — Sun rules these body parts
- Father-related matters and ancestral work — Sun is the karaka (significator) for father
- Political activities and public speeches — Sun represents authority and public recognition
- Coronation and authority assumption ceremonies — Sun is the king among planets
- Fire-related rituals and Havan — Sun's element is fire
- Surya worship and Gayatri Japa — Most auspicious day for Sun worship
- Taking important decisions — Sun illuminates and clarifies
- Medical profession activities — Sun is the life-giver
Inauspicious Activities
- Marriage ceremonies — Sun's harsh energy not suitable for marital harmony
- Long distance travel — Sun is a fixed, stationary luminary
- Buying vehicles — Sun doesn't support movement and travel
- Starting construction of house — Sun's fierce energy can cause fire hazards
- Peaceful negotiations and compromises — Sun's nature is commanding, not compromising
- Activities requiring patience and subtlety — Sun is direct and straightforward
- Night activities and secret work — Sun represents openness and visibility
Hora System
| Ruling Sunrise Hora | Sun |
| Best Horas | 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd |
| Activities | Government work, authority meetings, medical procedures |
Hora Sequence (from sunrise)
Sun
Venus
Mercury
Moon
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Remedies & Practices
Daily Practices
- Offer Arghya (water) to rising Sun at sunrise
- Recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra
- Chant Gayatri Mantra 108 times
- Perform Surya Namaskar (12 rounds)
Donations (Daan)
| Items | Wheat, Jaggery (Gur), Red cloth, Copper items, Ruby |
| Recipient | Brahmins, temples, or those in authority |
| Time | Within one hour of sunrise |
Fasting (Vrat)
| Type | Full fast or single meal before sunset |
| Food | Wheat preparations allowed |
| Avoid | Salt (in strict observance) |
Mantras
Beej Mantra
Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah
Vedic Mantra
Om Asau Adityo Brahma
Count Mantra
7000 (minimum for full remedy), 108 (daily)
| Clothing | Wear red, orange, or saffron colored clothes |
| Charity | Donate to eye hospitals, heart foundations |
Health
Focus Areas
Heart
Eyes
Bones
Overall vitality
Right side of body
| Ailments | Heart diseases, eye problems, bone issues, fever |
| Treatment | Good day for heart and eye treatments |
| Avoid | Overexertion, exposure to extreme heat |
Profession
Favorable Professions
- Government jobs and politics
- Medical profession (especially cardiology, ophthalmology)
- Gold and jewelry business
- Leadership and management roles
- Administrative work
- Temple and religious institutions
Professional Activities
- Signing government contracts
- Taking charge of new positions
- Public appearances
- Award and recognition ceremonies
Spiritual Practices
- Surya Namaskar at sunrise
- Gayatri Mantra japa
- Aditya Hridaya Stotra recitation
- Sun worship (Surya Puja)
- Meditation facing East
| Temples | Visit Sun temples (Konark, Modhera, Martand) |
| Yantra | Surya Yantra |
| Benefits | Enhances soul power, removes darkness of ignorance |
Classical References
| Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra | Ravi (Sun) is the king of planets, represents soul, father, and government |
| Jataka Paarijaata | Sunday is suitable for beginning royal work and dealing with authorities |
| Muhurta Chintamani | Ravivara is a Sthira (fixed) day suitable for stable, long-term matters |
Regional Variations
| North India | Considered important for Pitru (ancestor) work |
| South India | Aditya Hridaya Stotra recitation emphasized |
| Maharashtra | Aditya puja performed |
| Bengal | Not considered auspicious for new beginnings |
Modern Relevance
| Office | Good for presentations to senior management |
| Business | Ideal for dealing with government permissions and licenses |
| Personal | Good day for self-improvement and leadership training |
Astronomical Note
First day of the week in most cultures. In Hindu calendar, week starts from Sunday. The Sun takes approximately 365.25 days to complete its apparent journey through the zodiac.