The sixth day of the week is called Shanivaar. Shani is the name of the planet Saturn in the Indian planetary tradition. The day takes its name from this planet.
Tradition has long associated Shani with patience and steadiness. This day has been regarded as one to spend with a calm and quiet mind.
Shani is mentioned in the Skanda Purana and the Brahma Purana. These texts contain certain episodes connected with Shani. Tradition records that many devotees have visited Shani temples on Saturdays. Many light an oil lamp on this day.
Tradition also records that Hanuman is remembered on Saturdays. In many parts of northern India, devotees have long recited the Hanuman Chalisa on this day. All of this forms part of a folk tradition that has been passed down over generations.