Each day of the week in Thailand corresponds to a patron god and a planet or star. On each day, the locals try to wear clothes of only certain colors in order to gain the favor of the deity, attract good luck and protect themselves from committing bad deeds. And such a tradition allows you to make up a wardrobe for the whole week in advance and save yourself from the agony of choice.
Monday is the day of the moon, its color is yellow. Chandra is the Hindu god of the Moon, who is called “Phra Chan” in Thailand. According to Hindu beliefs, he rides across the sky every night in a chariot drawn by ten jasmine-colored horses.
Tuesday is Mars Day, the day of the war. Its color is pink. Mangala is the name of Mars in Indian astrology, in Thai tradition it is called “Phra Angkhan”. This formidable four-armed god with pink skin, riding a water buffalo, is depicted in red robes and armed.
Wednesday – green clothes day, Budhi Day (the name of Mercury in Hinduism) In Thailand it is called “Phra Phut”. He is the patron saint of merchants. His skin is emerald green, and his mount is an elephant.
Thursday is Jupiter Day. The patron saint of this day, Brihaspati, is a deity personifying piety. In Thailand, his name is “Phra Phruehatsabody” or “Pha Phruehat”. His mount is a golden deer. Thursday’s color is orange.
Friday is Venus Day, the day of Shukra— a Hindu deity whose name means “purity”, “truth”, “brightness” in Sanskrit. In Thailand it is called “Phra Suk”. This is the god of love, the symbol of peace. He lives in a golden dwelling. The mount is the mythological bull Asupharat. On this day, clothes
should be blue or sky blue
Saturday is the day of black and purple flowers, Shani day — Saturn personifies in Indian astrology. In Thailand, it is called “Phra Sao”, the deity of agriculture, civilization and disasters. He has black skin and glowing eyes. The riding animal is a tiger, in his hands he holds a spear and a bow with arrows.
Sunday is dedicated to the Sun and the sun god, Surya, in the Thai tradition of Phra Athit, riding through the sky in a fiery chariot drawn by lions. On this day, to attract good luck, you need to dress in red.
With Golden Holidays, you can book accommodation in the best hotels in Thailand, go on an exciting sightseeing tour.
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