Planetary Pujas — Vedic Puja Vidhi
Guru (Jupiter) Puja
Guru Puja propitiates Jupiter — the largest and most benefic planet, governor of wisdom, dharma, higher education, and children. Performed on Thursdays with yellow flowers and banana offerings, it strengthens a weak Jupiter in the birth chart, removes obstacles to higher education and marriage, and brings divine wisdom. It involves worshipping Lord Vishnu and Brihaspati with yellow items.
Last updated: 19 April 2026 · Source: Vedic Tradition
Benefits
Strengthens Jupiter, brings higher education success, ensures a wise and virtuous spouse, bestows children (for fertility issues), improves financial status, and brings divine wisdom and dharma.
Step-by-Step Procedure
Perform on Thursday. Worship Brihaspati or Vishnu with yellow flowers and banana. Offer yellow food (chana dal, banana). Chant Guru beej mantra (Om Gram Greem Graum Sah Guruve Namah) 108 times. Feed a Brahmin or yellow food to the poor. Wear yellow on Thursdays.
Best Time (Muhurat)
Every Thursday. Guru Purnima. During Guru Mahadasha. Pushya nakshatra.
Materials Required (Samagri)
- ·Vishnu/Brihaspati image
- ·Yellow flowers
- ·Banana
- ·Yellow cloth
- ·Turmeric
- ·Chana dal
- ·Incense
FAQ
Q.What is Guru (Jupiter) Puja?
Guru Puja propitiates Jupiter — the largest and most benefic planet, governor of wisdom, dharma, higher education, and children. Performed on Thursdays with yellow flowers and banana offerings, it strengthens a weak Jupiter in the birth chart, remove...
Q.What are the benefits of Guru (Jupiter) Puja?
Strengthens Jupiter, brings higher education success, ensures a wise and virtuous spouse, bestows children (for fertility issues), improves financial status, and brings divine wisdom and dharma.
Q.What is the best time to perform Guru (Jupiter) Puja?
Every Thursday. Guru Purnima. During Guru Mahadasha. Pushya nakshatra.
Q.What materials are needed for Guru (Jupiter) Puja?
Vishnu/Brihaspati image, Yellow flowers, Banana, Yellow cloth, Turmeric, Chana dal, Incense.