Question 1

Why is yellow so important in Brihaspati Vrat?

Accepted Answer

Yellow is the colour of Jupiter (Brihaspati). Offering yellow flowers, eating yellow food, and wearing yellow on Thursday is believed to please Brihaspati and attract his auspicious blessings.

Question 2

What is the Solah Brihaspati Vrat?

Accepted Answer

Solah Brihaspati (16 consecutive Thursdays) is observed by women for a specific wish: a good husband, child's welfare, or removal of marriage obstacles. On the 17th Thursday, a concluding puja (udyapan) is performed.

Question 3

Is banana (kela) special in this vrat?

Accepted Answer

Yes — banana is sacred to Vishnu and associated with Jupiter. Planting or watering a banana plant on Thursdays, and offering bananas in puja, is considered especially auspicious.