Guru Dosh Puja

Guru Dosh Puja is a traditional Hindu ritual associated with the worship of Guru Dev (Brihaspati), who is traditionally represented by the planet Jupiter in Vedic astrology. The puja is performed as part of traditional Guru Graha Shanti and Dosh Nivaran practices, with prayers and offerings dedicated to Guru Dev.

According to traditional Vedic beliefs, Guru represents wisdom, knowledge, guidance, learning and spiritual values. Devotees may perform Guru Dosh Puja as a form of devotional practice and to seek blessings associated with Guru Dev.

About the Puja

Guru Dosh Puja is generally performed with traditional puja rituals, Guru mantras and offerings. The ceremony may begin with a Sankalp, followed by prayers and worship dedicated to Guru Dev.

The puja is intended as a traditional spiritual and devotional practice based on Hindu religious and astrological traditions.

What the Ritual May Include

• Sankalp and traditional Ganesh Vandana
• Invocation and worship of Guru Dev (Brihaspati)
• Guru-related Vedic or traditional mantras
• Traditional offerings such as flowers, fruits, and other puja samagri
• Guru Graha Shanti prayers
• Dosh Nivaran-oriented devotional rituals
• Havan or other fire rituals, where included in the selected puja package
• Prayers and Aarti as part of the concluding ceremony

Who May Consider This Puja?

• Individuals who wish to perform traditional Guru Graha Shanti rituals
• Those seeking a devotional practice dedicated to Guru Dev
• Individuals following Vedic astrology and traditional Dosh Nivaran practices
• Families wishing to perform traditional planetary worship
• Devotees interested in prayers associated with knowledge, wisdom and spiritual guidance