The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Guru (Brihaspati) Graha Shanti in Varanasi
Guru Graha Shanti is performed to strengthen or pacify Brihaspati in the kundali, often for education, marriage or career concerns. In Varanasi the Pandit performs Brihaspati mantra jaap, offerings of yellow flowers and chana dal, and a havan, usually on a Thursday.
Many students and their families in Kashi, a city with a long tradition of learning, ask for the puja before important studies or examinations.
ब्रह्मा मुरारिस्त्रिपुरान्तकारी भानुः शशी भूमिसुतो बुधश्च।
गुरुश्च शुक्रः शनिराहुकेतवः सर्वे ग्रहाः शान्तिकरा भवन्तु॥
Brahmā murāris tripurāntakārī bhānuḥ śaśī bhūmisuto budhaś ca, guruś ca śukraḥ śani rāhu ketavaḥ sarve grahāḥ śāntikarā bhavantu.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Guru (Brihaspati) Graha Shanti
Varanasi has been a centre of Sanskrit and Vedic learning for centuries, and Brihaspati, the Guru of the devas, is especially honoured by families who value education.
Local Pandits are experienced in graha shanti jaap counts and often guide families on combining the puja with other remedies.
Local traditions & timing
- Thursdays are the most requested days.
- Many families wear yellow and offer yellow sweets on the day.
- Students often plan the puja before exam season; book early.
Where it's performed
- Your home in Varanasi
- Your hotel or guest house
- Online sankalp with a Varanasi Pandit
Planning tips
- Share your kundali so the Pandit can suggest the jaap count.
- Keep yellow flowers, chana dal, turmeric and yellow cloth, or ask for samagri.
- Plan a Thursday morning slot where possible.
About Guru (Brihaspati) Graha Shanti
A traditional Thursday puja for Brihaspati, the guru of the devas, performed with yellow offerings and the Guru beej mantra to seek wisdom, guidance and blessings.
Duration
2 to 3 hours for puja with a short jaap; 2 to 4 days for a full 19,000 jaap depending on the number of Pandits
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
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Guru (Brihaspati) Graha Shanti in Varanasi: FAQs
Why is Guru Graha Shanti done on Thursday?
Thursday is traditionally associated with Brihaspati, so the puja is usually performed on that day.
Can it be done online?
Yes. The sankalp is taken in your name and a Varanasi Pandit performs the jaap and havan on a video call.
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