Thursday is an aberration of Thor’s day (Thor being the Norse God of thunder). It was earlier known as Jove’s day, after the Roman God Jupiter. Since Thor was associated with Jupiter among the Germanic people, Jove’s day became Thor’s day.
Now, among the Hindus, Thursday is called “Guruvaar”, which again means – Jupiter’s day! This is something that I find quite peculiar.
Similar link can be found for Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Saturday. I am yet to find out the linkages for Tuesday & Friday.
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