Thursday, or Guruvar, is considered auspicious by many Sai Baba devotees to observe a Vrat dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba. The vrat consists of fasting, doing puja, alms giving and listening to the story of Shirdi Sai Baba Vrat. The vrat is observed by people of different religion. On Thursday, Shirdi Sai Baba is worshipped in the morning and in the evening. Worship is offered to an idol or painting of Sai Baba. The painting is neatly cleaned. A lamp is lit and prayers are offered. Sandalwood paste (chandan) and kumkum are applied on the painting. Devotees wear yellow color dress and offers yellow flowers to Sai Baba. Garlands made of yellow color flowers are also used in the puja. All usual puja procedures followed by a devotee in the worship of Sai Baba are followed. Sweet, dry fruits and fruits are offered to Baba and later distributed as Prasad. After the puja, people listen to the Sai Baba Vrat Katha or the story associated with Sai Baba fasting.