Brihaspati Puja is a special puja and ritual performed by some Hindu communities on Thursdays in the month of Shravan in Maharashtra . In 2024, Shravan month in Marathi calendar begins on August 5 and ends on September 3. Brihaspati, known as Jupiter, is the Guru of the Devas and is also the presiding deity of Thursday. Brihaspati Puja is performed for wisdom and knowledge. Some people observe fast on all the Thursday's in a month or year to appease Brihaspati. This is usually based on horoscope – to avoid the bad effects of Brihaspati Graha. Please note that the Shravan month in North India begins on July 22 and ends on August 19. Benefits Of Brihaspati Puja In Hindu Religion Brihaspati Puja, also known as Guru Puja or Jupiter Puja, is a significant ritual in Hinduism dedicated to Brihaspati (Jupiter), the Guru of the gods and one of the Navagrahas (nine major planets). This puja is performed to seek the blessings of Brihaspati for wisdom, knowledge, prosperity,

Gupteshwar Mahadev Mandir is an ancient Shiva temple on the banks of Narmada River at Gupteshwar in Jabalpur. The Shivling worshipped in the temple finds mention in Puranas.  The Shivling worshipped here is also known as the Upling, or the second Shivling, worshipped by Lord Ram at Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu. The temple attracts maximum crowd during Shivratri and Shravan month. Mondays in a week is the most auspicious day here.