Guru Planet Idol

Brihaspati is the god of wisdom and eloquence, to whom various works are ascribed,such as the "atheistic" Barhaspatya sutras.

He is the Lord of planet Jupiter. He is often known simply as"Guru".According to Hindu scriptures,he is the guru of the Devas and the arch-nemesis of Shukracharya,the guru of the Danavas.He is also known Guru,  Guru is usually depicted with an elephant or chariot drawn by eight horses as his vehicle.He is described of yellow or golden colour and holding a stick,a lotus and his beads.He presides over 'Guru-var',Brihaspativar or Thursday.