Thursday
गुरुवार • Guruvara
"Day of Jupiter (The Guru)"
Ruler: Jupiter
Ether/Space (Akasha)
Northeast
Sattvic
Guru (Jupiter/Teacher) + Vara (day) = Day ruled by Jupiter
Ruler
Jupiter
Primary Deity
Lord Vishnu
Element
Ether/Space (Akasha)
Direction
Northeast
Guna
Sattvic
Nature
Benefic/Movable (Shubha/Chara)
Temperament
Hot, Moist, Masculine
Tattva
Akasha (Ether)
Lord Vishnu
Brihaspati is the Guru (teacher) of the Devas (gods). He represents divine wisdom and righteousness. Thursday is considered the most auspicious day of the week.
Secondary Deities
Lord Brihaspati
Sai Baba
Dattatreya
Correspondences
Color
Primary:
Yellow
Secondary Colors
Gold
Turmeric
Saffron
Orange-yellow
Colors to Avoid
Blue
Black
Jupiter represents wisdom, prosperity, and divine blessings
| Gemstone | Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) |
| Alternate Gems | Yellow Topaz, Citrine |
| Gem Weight | Minimum 5 Ratti |
| Metal | Gold |
| Grain | Chana Dal (Bengal Gram) |
| Tree | Peepal (Sacred Fig), Banana |
| Animal | Elephant, Horse |
| Taste | Sweet (Madhura) |
| Fabric | Silk (yellow), Fine cotton |
Flowers
Yellow flowers
Champa
Yellow Rose
Marigold
Body Parts
Liver
Fat/adipose tissue
Thighs
Arterial system
Right ear
Auspicious & Inauspicious Activities
Auspicious Activities
- Marriage and engagement ceremonies — Jupiter blesses unions with prosperity and wisdom
- Starting education and learning — Jupiter is the Guru, teacher of gods
- Religious ceremonies and rituals — Jupiter rules dharma and religion
- Meeting teachers, gurus, and mentors — Thursday is dedicated to Guru
- Legal matters and court appearances — Jupiter represents justice and law
- Financial investments and savings — Jupiter brings wealth and prosperity
- Buying gold and precious items — Gold is Jupiter's metal
- Starting new business ventures — Jupiter blesses expansion and growth
- Charity and donations — Jupiter rules generosity and dharma
- Vishnu and Brihaspati worship — Thursday is sacred to these deities
- Sai Baba worship — Thursday is Sai Baba's day
- Taking important oaths or vows — Jupiter represents truth and righteousness
- House warming (Griha Pravesh) — Jupiter blesses new beginnings
Inauspicious Activities
- Haircut and shaving — Traditional belief that it disrespects Guru
- Traveling to south direction — South is considered inauspicious for Jupiter
- Lending money (in some traditions) — May cause loss of wealth
- Starting aggressive or negative activities — Jupiter is a benefic planet
- Consuming non-vegetarian food — Thursday is a sacred day
Hora System
| Ruling Sunrise Hora | Jupiter |
| Best Horas | 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd |
| Activities | Religious ceremonies, education, marriage, financial matters |
Hora Sequence (from sunrise)
Jupiter
Mars
Sun
Venus
Mercury
Moon
Saturn
Remedies & Practices
Daily Practices
- Worship Lord Vishnu or Brihaspati
- Recite Guru Stotra or Vishnu Sahasranama
- Offer yellow flowers to Vishnu
- Chant Guru Beej Mantra 108 times
Donations (Daan)
| Items | Yellow items, Chana Dal, Turmeric, Gold, Yellow cloth, Bananas |
| Recipient | Brahmins, teachers, gurus, or temples |
| Time | Thursday morning, preferably before noon |
Fasting (Vrat)
| Type | Guruvar Vrat (Brihaspativar Vrat) |
| Food | One meal with chana dal, yellow foods, banana |
| Avoid | Salt (strict), non-vegetarian, cutting hair/nails |
Mantras
Beej Mantra
Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah
Vedic Mantra
Om Brihaspataye Namah
Vishnu Mantra
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Count Mantra
19000 (minimum for full remedy), 108 (daily)
| Clothing | Wear yellow or saffron colored clothes |
| Charity | Donate to educational institutions, temples, feeding programs |
Health
Focus Areas
Liver
Fat metabolism
Thighs
Arterial system
Diabetes
| Ailments | Liver disorders, obesity, diabetes, arterial problems |
| Treatment | Good day for liver treatments, diabetes management |
| Avoid | Overeating, excessive sweets |
Profession
Favorable Professions
- Banking and finance
- Law and judiciary
- Education and teaching
- Religious institutions and temples
- Charity organizations
- Gold and jewelry business
- Counseling and advisory
- Publishing (religious/philosophical)
Professional Activities
- Opening new bank accounts
- Starting educational courses
- Religious ceremonies
- Court appearances for favorable verdicts
Spiritual Practices
- Guru puja and worship
- Brihaspati Stotra recitation
- Vishnu Sahasranama
- Sai Baba worship
- Dattatreya worship
- Feeding Brahmins
| Temples | Visit Vishnu temples, Sai Baba temples, Brihaspati temples |
| Yantra | Guru Yantra, Vishnu Yantra |
| Benefits | Wisdom, prosperity, good fortune, spiritual growth |
Classical References
| Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra | Brihaspati (Jupiter) is the minister of planets, represents wisdom, dharma, and children |
| Jataka Paarijaata | Thursday is the most auspicious day for beginning important activities |
| Muhurta Chintamani | Guruvara is a Shubha (benefic) day; most activities are blessed |
Regional Variations
| North India | Sai Baba worship very popular on Thursdays |
| South India | Guru Bhagavan (Jupiter) temples visited |
| Maharashtra | Shirdi Sai Baba pilgrimage on Thursdays |
| Andhra Pradesh | Dattatreya worship emphasized |
Modern Relevance
| Office | Best day for important meetings, presentations, negotiations |
| Business | Ideal for signing major contracts, expansions, investments |
| Personal | Good for spiritual growth, learning, family gatherings |
Astronomical Note
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, with a mass 318 times that of Earth. Its orbital period is about 12 years, spending approximately one year in each zodiac sign.
