Brihaspathi – Planet Jupiter (Guru)
Brihaspathi – Planet Jupiter (Guru)
Moola Mantra: “Om jhram jhreem jroum sah gurave namah”
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Brihaspati also known as Brahmanaspati is the guru of Devas and is praised in many hymns of Rig Veda. He is of Sattva Guna and represents knowledge and teaching. He is often known simply as “Guru”. Brihaspati is described of yellow or golden color and holding a stick, a lotus and his beads. Jupiter symbolizes knowledge, love and spirituality. The planet rules the thighs, flesh, kidney, liver, fat and arterial system. The day of Jupiter is Thursday and gemstone is Sapphire. Dhanu Rashi and Meena Rashi are ruled by Brihaspati or planet Jupiter.
Temple: One of the famous Brihaspati Temples in India is the Alangudi Abathsahayeswarar Temple near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu.
