GURU SHANTHI PUJA PANDIT Planet Jupiter is called Brihaspati in Hindi. Brihaspati is also known as Guru. Therefore, people worship Guru on Brihaspativar (Thursday). Read on to know about the Guru Shanti Graha Mantra dedicated to him. Hindus worship the various manifestations of the Supreme Being. Many have their Ishta Devta (most cherished deity), whom they worship every day while some devotees pray to all the Gods and the Goddesses and pay obeisance in some way or the other. Interestingly, each day in the week is meant for worshipping specific deities. For example, Thursdays are considered ideal for worshipping Vishnu and Brihaspati. Today, we shall focus on a prayer dedicated to Brihaspati, a deity as well as a Graha (planet). Guru Shanti Graha Mantra OM Devanam Cha Rishinam Cha Gurum Kanchana Sannibham Buddhi Bhootam Trilokesham Tam Namami Brihaspatim Meaning of Guru Shanti Graha Mantra OM, salutations to the one who is the teacher of the Gods and the sages, the one who emits a golden glow, the one who epitomises knowledge, the ruler of the three worlds, Lord Brihaspati.