Guru Shanti
गुरु शान्ति
A Vedic shanti for Guru (Brihaspati) doshas, performed on a Thursday with Brihaspati moola mantra japa and homa.
⭐ Recommended for this puja
About Guru Shanti
Guru Shanti is a Vedic shanti ritual performed to pacify the malefic influence of Lord Brihaspati (Jupiter) in the natal horoscope and to strengthen its benefic energies. A Vedic shanti for Guru (Brihaspati) doshas, performed on a Thursday with Brihaspati moola mantra japa and homa. Gopuja arranges qualified Vaidika pandits in Bangalore to perform Guru Shanti with authentic Sanskrit chanting, Navagraha invocation, japa, and homa as prescribed by classical Jyotisha and Dharmashastra.
📅 When to perform
Guru Shanti is best performed on the weekday and nakshatra associated with Lord Brihaspati (Jupiter), during the planet's transit, dasha, or antardasha period that activates affliction in the birth chart. Mahurtam is selected by our jyotishis after reviewing your janma kundali.
Benefits & significance
- Pacifies the malefic influence of Lord Brihaspati (Jupiter) in the natal chart
- Strengthens the benefic energies of Lord Brihaspati (Jupiter) for prosperity and well-being
- Reduces dosha effects during transit, dasha, and antardasha periods
- Promotes mental peace, clarity, decisive action, and good health
- Removes obstacles in career, health, relationships, and finances caused by the affliction
- Bestows divine grace and protection through authentic Vedic mantras
Your tradition, done right
🌴 South Indian
South Indian tradition (Kannada, Tamil, Telugu) performs Guru Shanti with full Ganapathi Puja, Punyahavachanam, Navagraha Sthapana, Lord Brihaspati (Jupiter) adhidevata invocation, Japa of the planet's moola mantra (typically 1,008 or 10,008), Tarpana, and Homa with prescribed samidha and dravya. Family receives prasad and dakshina to the planetary representative.
🔱 North Indian
North Indian tradition performs Guru Shanti with Ganesh Puja, Kalash Sthapana, Navagraha Sthapana, Lord Brihaspati (Jupiter)-specific Graha Shanti Havan, japa with the planet's mantra on the prescribed mala (e.g. rudraksha/tulsi/sphatika), daan of the planet-related dravya, and Brahman bhojan.
What's included
- Pre-ceremony chart consultation and muhurta confirmation
- Sankalpa with karta name, gotra, and nakshatra
- Ganapathi Puja and Punyahavachanam
- Kalasa / Kalash Sthapana
- Navagraha Sthapana and invocation
- Lord Brihaspati (Jupiter)-specific japa (1,008 or 10,008 as prescribed)
- Tarpana and homa with prescribed samidha for Lord Brihaspati (Jupiter)
- Purnahuti, daan to representative, and Brahmana bhojan
- Prasad distribution and final blessings
📦 Samagri kit
Our Guru Shanti puja kit includes every item required for the complete ritual, homa kund (where applicable), samidha, ghee, charu, kalash, panchamrita, flowers, turmeric, kumkum, chandana, naivedya, betel leaves, nuts, camphor, agarbathi, and dakshina items, pre-packed, labelled, and delivered to your home in Bangalore.
How the ritual unfolds
- Chart analysis and muhurta confirmation
- Sankalpa with karta name, gotra, nakshatra, and intent
- Ganapathi Puja for obstacle removal
- Punyahavachanam (purification with sanctified water)
- Kalasa Sthapana
- Deity-specific invocation and japa (1,008 or 10,008)
- Guru Shanti core kriya with mantras and dravya
- Homa with prescribed samidha and Purnahuti
- Tarpana, daan, aarti, and prasad distribution
What families say
“We needed a Maha Mrutyunjaya Homa for my father's health. Gopuja arranged 10 pandits, everything was organized perfectly. The puja was conducted with genuine vedic tradition. Very grateful.”
Ramesh Agarwal · Whitefield, Bangalore · Maha Mrutyunjaya Homa“Booked Ganapathi Homam for Ugadi through Gopuja. The pandit arrived on time with all the homa samagri. Chanting was flawless and the whole family felt the positive energy. Will book again for Diwali.”
Suresh Hegde · Koramangala, Bangalore · Ganapathi Homam“Gopuja made our Grihapravesha absolutely beautiful. Pandit Manjunath Bhat performed the puja with such devotion and knowledge. The samagri kit had everything, nothing was missing. Highly recommend!”
Priya Rangan · HSR Layout, Bangalore · Grihapravesha PujaFrequently asked questions
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