aṅgāraka vāra

 In Sanskrit, "aṅgāraka vāra" (अङ्गारकवार) 

means Tuesday, with "aṅgāraka" referring 

to the planet Mars and "vāra" meaning day.

Breakdown of the Term

• Aṅgāraka (अङ्गारक): This term literally means "burning" or "fiery," 
• derived from "aṅgāra," meaning coal or ember. In a calendrical
• and astrological context, it is the Sanskrit name for the planet 
• Mars, which is associated with fiery energy and strength 

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• Vāra (वार): This word translates to day of the week in Sanskrit.
• Each day of the week has a corresponding planetary name in 
• classical Indian astronomy and astrology 

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Combined Meaning

• Aṅgāraka Vāra therefore signifies “the day of Mars”, which corresponds 
• to Tuesday in the modern Gregorian calendar 

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• In cultural and astrological traditions, this day is considered favorable
• for activities associated with courage, assertiveness, and energy,
• reflecting Mars' influence.
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Contextual Note

This naming convention is standard across Sanskrit texts, almanacs 

(panchangas), and works on Jyotisha (Vedic astrology), where each 

day is linked to a planet: for example, Sunday is Ravi Vāra (Sun), 

Monday is Soma Vāra (Moon), and so on 

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So, whenever you encounter "aṅgāraka vāra," it is simply referring 

to Tuesday, with astrological undertones connected to the planet Mars.