Activities, Festivals & Pujas at Brihaspati Dham
Brihaspati Dham Mandir celebrates multiple events throughout the year, alongside weekly rituals every Thursday. These celebrations are organised by Brihaspati Dham and the Brihaspati Pariwar volunteers, and are visited by devotees from across cities, states, and countries to attain the blessings of Lord Brihaspati.
No bookings are required to attend. If you wish to take direct part in any of these events — or contribute — please contact the Mandir office.
Annual celebrations
Every year on 6–7 July
Paatotsav (Inauguration Day) — 7 July
Annual celebration of the temple's establishment in 2009. Kalash Yatra, Maha Abhishek, Vishnu Sahasranam, evening Maha Aarti, and bhojan prasadi for thousands of devotees.
Second Thursday of January
Posh Bada Prasad — January
Pakora (bada) and halwa offered to Lord Brihaspati during the Hindu month of Posh — held on the second Thursday of every new year, around the Maha Aarti.
Recurring nakshatra (~6–8 times a year)
Guru Pushya Nakshatra
An especially auspicious day for honouring Lord Brihaspati. Brihaspati havan, japs, and Maha Aarti — devotees pray for well-being, wealth, foreign travel, and success in business or education.
Ashadha Purnima (June–July)
Guru Poornima
The full-moon day dedicated to spiritual gurus. Pandit ji performs special pujas at the temple in honour of Dev Guru Brihaspati, the Guru of all gods.
Every year on 6–7 July
Paatotsav (Inauguration Day)
Paatotsav on 7 July is celebrated every year to mark the day the temple was established. The 5.5 ft. idol of Lord Brihaspati was installed on 7 July 2009 with a grand celebration, and since that day every year on the very same date is celebrated as Paatotsav.
The temple is decorated with alluring lights and thousands of garlands (phool mala). On 6 July, the Kalash Yatra takes place — hundreds of women carry earthen pots filled with holy Ganga water from a nearby temple to Brihaspati Dham, singing devotional songs of Lord Brihaspati along the way. The same Ganga water is used to shower the idol the next day.
On 7 July, holy priests chant Vishnu Sahasranam along with a havan. In the afternoon, the Maha Abhishek of Lord Brihaspati takes place with panchamrit, pure ghee, sugar, and other ritualistic ingredients while the holy mantras are chanted.
After the Abhishek, the idol is decorated with garlands and dressed in new clothing. After the evening Maha Aarti, the bhojan prasadi begins — joined by thousands of devotees.
If you wish to take part in the next 7 July Paatotsav or contribute to the celebration, please contact the Mandir office.
Second Thursday of January
Posh Bada Prasad
In the month of January, Brihaspati Dham organises the Posh Bada Prasad offering. Posh is a month in the Hindu calendar, running from approximately mid-December to mid-January.
On this day, patties (pakoras / bada) made from lentils, and halwa made from fine semolina (suji / besan), are offered to the idol of Lord Dev Guru Brihaspati — usually before or after the Maha Aarti. Since Maha Aarti takes place every Thursday, this Posh Bada is celebrated on the second Thursday of every new year.
If you wish to be part of this ceremony or want more details, contact the Brihaspati Mandir office or book a Brihaspati puja online here.
Recurring nakshatra · ~6–8 times a year
Guru Pushya Nakshatra
Every year, Guru Pushya Nakshatra is celebrated at Brihaspati Dham Mandir, Jaipur. Devotees pray to Lord Brihaspati on this auspicious day to attain good health and wealth.
Praying to Lord Brihaspati on Guru Pushya Nakshatra rewards the devotee with the utmost blessings of Guru Brihaspati. The day’s rituals at the temple include Brihaspati havan, Brihaspati japs, and the Maha Aarti. Devotees pray especially for well-being, wealth, foreign travel, and success in business, politics, or education.
You can book any puja for Guru Pushya Nakshatra by contacting the temple directly or via the online puja booking portal.
Ashadha Purnima · June–July
Guru Poornima
Guru Poornima is the full-moon day dedicated to spiritual gurus. At Brihaspati Dham Mandir, Pandit ji performs special pujas in honour of Dev Guru Brihaspati, the Guru of all gods.
Devotees gather to seek the blessings of their Guru and to honour the lineage of teachers. The day is observed with havan, japs, and a Maha Aarti at the temple.
To attend or book a puja around Guru Poornima, contact Pandit ji or browse the puja catalogue.
Want to be present in person or contribute to a celebration? Pandit ji and the Seva Samiti coordinate every event.