Each day of the week in Thailand is associated with a patron god and a planet or star. On each day, the locals try to wear clothes of only certain colors in order to win the favor of the deity, attract good luck and protect themselves from committing bad deeds. And this tradition also allows you to make a wardrobe for the whole week in advance and save yourself the pain of choosing.
Monday — day of the moon, its color is yellow. Chandra is the god of the moon in Hinduism, who is called “Phra Chan” in Thailand. According to Hindu beliefs, he rides the sky every night in a chariot drawn by ten jasmine-colored horses.
Tuesday– the day of Mars, the day of the war. Its color — pink. Mangala is the name of Mars in Indian astrology, in the Thai tradition it is called Phra Angkhan. This formidable, pink-skinned four-armed god, riding a water buffalo, is depicted wearing red robes and armed.
Wednesday– the day of green clothes, the day of Budha (in Hinduism, the name of Mercury) 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.
Thursdayis the day of Jupiter. The patron of this day is Brihaspati, a deity who personifies piety. In Thailand, it is called “Phra Phruehatsabodi” or “Pha Phruehat”. His mount is a golden deer. Thursday color — orange.
Friday— the day of Venus, the day of Shukra – the Hindu deity, whose name in Sanskrit means “purity”, “truth”, “brightness”. In Thailand it is called “Phra Suk”. This is the god of love, a symbol of peace. Lives in a golden dwelling. The mount is the mythological bull Asupharat. On this day, clothing
must be blue or sky blue
Saturday – black and purple day, Shani day Saturn represents in Indian astrology. In Thailand, it is called “Phra Sao”, the deity of agriculture, civilization and disaster. He has black skin and glowing eyes. The mount 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 Thai traditions — Phra Athit riding through the sky in a fiery chariot drawn by lions. On this day, to lure good luck, you need to dress in red.