Thursday गुरुवार
Ruled by Guru (Jupiter) · dedicated to Lord Vishnu / Brihaspati · colour Yellow
Thursday (गुरुवार) is ruled by Guru (Jupiter) and dedicated to Lord Vishnu / Brihaspati. Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati) governs wisdom, wealth, teachers, children and dharma. Its colour is yellow, and it is traditionally favourable for education, ceremonies and spiritual work.
Key takeaways
- Ruling planet: Guru (Jupiter); deity: Lord Vishnu / Brihaspati.
- Favourable for education, ceremonies and spiritual work.
- The Guruvar (Brihaspativar) vrat is kept for wisdom, timely marriage and prosperity; devotees eat yellow food.
- Lucky colour: Yellow.
Thursday at a glance
| Ruling planet | Guru (Jupiter) |
| Deity | Lord Vishnu / Brihaspati |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Favourable for | education, ceremonies and spiritual work |
Ruling planet of Thursday
Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati) governs wisdom, wealth, teachers, children and dharma. The character of Guru (Jupiter) colours everything the day favours.
Deity and worship on Thursday
Vishnu and Brihaspati are worshipped; yellow flowers and offerings are made, and the banana tree is honoured.
Thursday vrat (fasting)
The Guruvar (Brihaspativar) vrat is kept for wisdom, timely marriage and prosperity; devotees eat yellow food.
Vrats and special days on Thursday
Beyond the weekly Thursday vrat, several observances arise when a particular tithi or nakshatra coincides with Thursday — the weekday lends its planet's power to the day.
- Guruvar (Brihaspativar) Vrat — a weekly fast for Vishnu and Brihaspati — yellow food and banana-tree worship
- Guru Pushya Yoga — Pushya nakshatra falling on a Thursday — among the most auspicious yogas for buying gold and new work
- Sai Baba worship — Thursdays are widely dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba
- Ekadashi on Thursday — an Ekadashi vrat is held to gain added merit on the day of Guru
These recur through the year on shifting dates; check the calendar, the festivals list or your local panchang for the next occurrence.
Remedies on Thursday
Wear a yellow sapphire (after guidance), donate turmeric, gram dal and yellow items, and respect teachers. Remedies are supportive practices; a gemstone should be worn only after consulting a qualified astrologer.
What to avoid on Thursday
Washing hair and doing laundry are traditionally avoided on Thursdays. These are traditional customs and vary by family and region.
Thursday timings and Rahu Kaal
The weekday fixes the day's inauspicious windows. On Thursday, look up the exact Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika for your city, and pick an auspicious choghadiya for important work. See all weekdays or the panchang guide.
Weekday customs follow tradition and vary by region and family; for personal remedies consult a qualified astrologer.
Common questions
Which planet and deity rule Thursday?
Thursday (गुरुवार) is ruled by Guru (Jupiter) and dedicated to Lord Vishnu / Brihaspati.
What is the Thursday vrat?
The Guruvar (Brihaspativar) vrat is kept for wisdom, timely marriage and prosperity; devotees eat yellow food.
What should be done on Thursday?
Vishnu and Brihaspati are worshipped; yellow flowers and offerings are made, and the banana tree is honoured. It is favourable for education, ceremonies and spiritual work.
What should be avoided on Thursday?
Washing hair and doing laundry are traditionally avoided on Thursdays.
When is Rahu Kaal on Thursday?
Rahu Kaal falls at a fixed eighth-part of the day set by the weekday; look up your city's exact Thursday Rahu Kaal on the Rahu Kaal pages.