Thursday
Very Auspicious
Auspicious |
Wise |
Expansive
Guruvaar (Thursday) is ruled by Guru, Jupiter — the great benefic of Vedic astrology, associated with wisdom, expansion and good fortune. It is widely regarded as the most auspicious day of the week, favourable for virtually all important beginnings.
Ruling Planet
Guru (Jupiter)
Ruling Deity
Vishnu / Brihaspati
Fasting Deity
Vishnu / Guru (Jupiter)
Significance of Guruvaar
Guruvaar's Jupiter rulership gives it a benevolent, growth-oriented quality, making it a preferred day for marriage, education, spiritual initiation, and charitable activity.
Auspicious
Wise
Generous
Growth-oriented
Sacred
Marriage and Ceremonies
Guruvaar is one of the most preferred days for weddings, religious ceremonies and important life-cycle rituals, thanks to Jupiter's benefic influence.
Guru Pushya Yoga
When Guruvaar coincides with Pushya Nakshatra, it forms Guru Pushya Yoga — considered exceptionally auspicious for major purchases and new beginnings.
Activities Suited to Guruvaar
Guruvaar favours all auspicious activities — guru worship, education, marriage, religious ceremonies, charity, and spiritual initiation (diksha).
Favourable For
- All auspicious activities
- Guru worship
- Education
- Marriage
- Religious ceremonies
- Charity
- Wearing gold and yellow clothes
- Spiritual initiation (diksha)
Best Avoided
A few traditions advise against washing hair on Guruvaar.
- Washing hair (in some traditions)
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Ruling Planet
Guru (Jupiter)
Ruling Deity
Vishnu / Brihaspati
The Deity of Guruvaar — Vishnu / Brihaspati
Guruvaar is associated with Vishnu and Brihaspati (Guru), the preceptor of the Devas and embodiment of wisdom, ethics and sound counsel in Vedic tradition — qualities that give Thursday its reputation as the week's most favourable day for significant undertakings.
Fasting on Guruvaar
The Guruvaar Vrat is widely observed, especially by those seeking wisdom, a favourable marriage, or Jupiter's blessings, typically involving yellow offerings, Vishnu or Brihaspati worship, and a single vegetarian meal.
Guruvaar in the Panchanga
Guruvaar is ruled by Guru (Brihaspati), Jupiter — the largest of the classical grahas and the great benefic, associated with dharma, knowledge and expansion. This rulership is the direct classical basis for Thursday's status as the most universally auspicious day in the Panchanga tradition.
People Also Ask
Which planet rules Guruvaar?
Guruvaar (Thursday) is ruled by Guru (Brihaspati), Jupiter.
Why is Thursday considered the most auspicious day?
Because it is ruled by Jupiter, the great benefic associated with wisdom, dharma and good fortune — making it favourable for nearly all important beginnings, including marriage.
What is Guru Pushya Yoga?
A particularly auspicious combination formed when Guruvaar coincides with Pushya Nakshatra, considered excellent for major purchases and new ventures.
Is there anything to avoid on Guruvaar?
Some traditions advise against washing hair on this day, though it is otherwise considered broadly auspicious.
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