You get the reward of charity even after death, but know which things to donate on which day.
Samira Vishwas January 31, 2026 06:24 PM
Importance of Donation: Donation has special importance in Sanatan Hindu culture and it is considered one of the best deeds. Therefore, every person must donate some things as per his capacity. It is also said in the scriptures that there is nothing more virtuous than charity. In Hinduism as well as in Jain, Buddhist, Muslim and other cultures, charity is associated with virtuous deeds. It is believed that donating gives many benefits spiritually, mentally and materially. According to astrology, by donating, the planetary defects present in the horoscope are removed. Donating also increases mental peace, health, wealth, and fortune.
The reward of charity is received even after death.
Benefit of Daan
Do you know that you receive the rewards of your donation even after death? Yes, while explaining the importance of charity in the scriptures and Puranas, it has been mentioned that whatever charity a person does in his life, he gets its virtuous results even after death. Because after sacrificing life, all the things will be left here. If anything goes with you, it is your actions. Therefore always do good deeds. But some rules to charity are also mentioned in the scriptures. If you donate wrong things on the wrong day, it will not yield auspicious results. Also, donating wrong things on wrong days leads to problems. Therefore, know which things should be donated on which day.
Donation by day of the week and planet
donate things according to days
Sunday (Sun): Sunday is to the planet Sun. On this day, you can donate red flowers, wheat, jaggery, red clothes, ruby gemstone etc. By donating these things one gets fame, respect and fame.
Monday (Moon): Monday is to the planet Moon. Therefore, on this day you should donate white colored things like rice, white clothes, white flowers, sugar, coconut etc. By donating these things one gets mental peace, the planet Moon gets strengthened in the horoscope and one gets the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Tuesday (Tuesday): Since Tuesday is to the planet Mars, it is important to donate red sandalwood, red clothes, lentils, copper vessels etc. on this day. Donating these things increases courage and strength.
Wednesday (Wed): Donating green colored things like green moong dal, green vegetables, green clothes, bronze utensils etc. on Wednesday brings success in intelligence and business.
Thursday (Jupiter): Donating yellow colored items on this day is considered auspicious. You can donate yellow pulses, yellow clothes, turmeric, gold etc. on Thursday. It will increase knowledge, wealth, glory and prosperity.
Friday (Venus): Donating kheer, white clothes, sandalwood, perfume, saffron etc. on Friday brings blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and increases happiness and wealth in life.
Saturday (Sat): Saturday is dedicated to Shani Dev. Therefore, donating black colored things on this day is considered auspicious. On Saturday you can donate black sesame seeds, mustard oil, iron utensils, black clothes, black urad dal. By donating these things one gets freedom from the evils of Shani.
Keep these things in mind while donating
Keep these things in mind when donating
Donation should never be made after sunset. Always donate at sunrise only after taking bath etc.
Donation should always be done with a pure heart. Only by selfless and selfless donation can one attain virtuous results.
Always donate to the needy, donate only to those who really need it. One should never donate to an injured person. Donation does not benefit from this.