Many devotees like to dress Thakur ji in a different colour each day of the week. There is no single rule, and families and sampradayas follow their own customs. Below is one commonly followed guide, linked to the planet of each day, with jewellery ideas to match.
The weekly colour guide
- Monday (Somvar): white or silver. Pair with pearl or silver polish jewellery.
- Tuesday (Mangalvar): red or orange. Pair with gold and red stones.
- Wednesday (Budhvar): green. Pair with green stones or a mor pankh set.
- Thursday (Guruvar): yellow. Pair with gold polish pieces.
- Friday (Shukravar): white, cream or light pink. Pair with pearls or pink stones.
- Saturday (Shanivar): blue, navy or purple. Pair with silver or blue stones.
- Sunday (Ravivar): red, pink or orange. Pair with gold and AD stone pieces.
Making it easy
You don't need seven full sets. Two or three versatile pieces go a long way:
- A gold mukut and bansi that suit every colour.
- One white or pearl haar for Monday and Friday.
- One coloured haar or choker that you rotate with the poshak.
Change the poshak daily and the haar every few days, and Thakur ji will always look fresh.
Festivals come first
On festival days, the festival's colour usually takes priority, such as yellow for Vasant Panchami or white for Sharad Purnima. See our Sharad Purnima guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is it necessary to follow day-wise colours?
No. It is a loving custom, not a rule. Dress Thakur ji in whatever you feel is right.
Why do different charts give different colours?
Traditions vary by region and sampradaya. Follow the one your family uses.
Laddu Gopal Ji Set
Mukut
Haar
Choker
Kalangi
Bansi
