Weekday · ruled by Guru / Brihaspati (Jupiter)
Guruvara गुरुवार
Guruvara is Thursday, ruled by Guru (Brihaspati, Jupiter), teacher of the gods. The most auspicious weekday, it is sacred to Vishnu, Dattatreya and one's guru.
- Ruling Graha
- Guru / Brihaspati (Jupiter)
- Presiding Deity
- Vishnu / Dattatreya
- Lucky Colour
- Yellow
Significance & worship
Devotees fast and wear yellow, worshipping Vishnu, Brihaspati and the guru for wisdom, prosperity, marriage and children; giving to Brahmins and the needy is meritorious.
Favorable activities
Broadly auspicious - excellent for weddings, education, spiritual initiation, financial ventures and honouring teachers.