The Hindu week has seven days, just
like the European calendar. Each of the
days has a presiding planet, is associated with one or more presiding deities,
and (in keeping with the general Indian
attitude toward time) is deemed more
or less auspicious. The most unlucky
days are Tuesday and Saturday, associated respectively with the planets Mars
and Saturn. Monday (the moon),
Thursday (Jupiter), and Friday (Venus)
are usually regarded as auspicious days
since these are judged to be benevolent
and powerful planets. Sunday (the sun)
and Wednesday (Mercury) have no
strong associations, because although
these bodies are seen as benevolent,
they are also seen as relatively weak in
their influence.