ॐ Hindu Of Universe ॐ

“God’s light is within you, It never leaves you.”

Hindu mythology describes that every planet of our solar system is a celestial body and dedicates each day of a week to a particular deity.

Wednesday (Budhavar) is dedicated to the planet Mercury, and the Lord of Mercury – Budhdev. On this day, most of the devotee’s worship Lord Ganesh along with Lord Budhdev.

Lord Budhdev (Planet Mercury) holds a pristine position in Hindu Mythology with a dedicated mid-week day. According to astrologers, Mercury is being regarded as a prince in the planetary cabinet and acts as a protective agency that paints a picture of intelligence, hope, and faith.

Devotees from the Hindu religion worship Lord Budhdev on Budhvar (Wednesday) to receive His graceful blessings through popularly fast Budhvar Vrat.

As per guidelines from Puranas, Hindus observer a fast on this day and celebrates this auspicious ritual for 21 consecutive Wednesdays to get fruitful results.

The ideal time to start the Budhvar Vrat: Astrologers and experts of this Vrat Vidhi (fast procedure) advocate that the best time to start Budhvar Vrat is the first Wednesday falling in the Shukla Paksha (rising-waxing phase of moon) of any lunar month. One should observe this fast for a minimum of 21 consecutive Wednesdays.

Procedure for Budhvar Vrat:

• Devotees observing this fast must wake up before sunrise to complete the routine and to take a holy bath. The observer of this fast should wear green colored clothes as the cosmic color of planet Mercury is green or light green.

• Later on, he/she should purify the puja room by sprinkling Ganga Jal or water from any other holy river.

• Place an idol or pictures of Lord Budhdev and Lord Ganesh in the North-East direction of the house.

• Offer different fruits, colorful flowers, garlands, bel leaves, incense sticks, and light a lamp of ghee to begin the puja. ⚫ Chant the Budh, Mercury Mantra for 108 times continuously.

• Read or listen to the Budhvar Vrat Katha with a pure heart and do not get up or leave that place in the middle.

• To conclude the puja, offer aarti and flowers to the deities.

• A devotee needs to eat the prasad after distributing it to all members of the family.

• The observer of this fast can eat fruits, juices without salt, water along with the prasad.

Mantras for Budhvar Vrat:

Planet Budh Mantra:

Om Budhaaye Namaha

Planet Budh Beeja Mantra:

Om bram breem broum sah Budhaya Namaha

Significance of Wednesday Fast: Mercury is a fast-moving planet and closest to the Sun in our solar system.

Astrologically this planet represents attributes like intelligence, wisdom, mind, thinking process, wealth, career growth, business growth, happiness.

Thus, observing a Wednesday fast brings fruitful developments in these areas.

Worship to Lord Ganesha and observing the Budhvar Vrat also favors these factors as Lord Ganesha is also known as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles).

• Keeping a fast and celebrating this Vrat with devotion increases reasoning power and analytic ability which is quite important for a student as well as a businessman.

• Though Budh Graha (planet) is generally considered as a beneficial planet, under certain circumstances it plays the role of a malefic planet. So, those born under the influence of strong Mercury, they should observe this Vrat to control their anxiety as well as indecisiveness.

• People afflicted by the ill-effects of the planet Mercury may suffer from highs and lows in relationships, nervous system disorders, hypertension, and lack of speaking, as well as writing skills. Observing Wednesday fast helps to overcome these problems with the divine blessings of Lord Budhdev.

Budh Graha governs the Anahata Chakra or Heart chakra, which is the center of the seven chakras and the region for the spiritual upliftment. By observing a Bhudavar Vrat and praying to Lord Budhdev, a devotee can develop qualities like love, kindness, forgiveness, etc.

Bhudhvar Vrat Katha (Wednesday Fast Story):

A rich man named Keshav used to live in Varanasi. He was married to a beautiful and virtuous girl, Soubhagya of Allahabad. Once Keshav went to his parent-in-law’s house to bring his wife.

He asked his in-laws to bid farewell to Soubhagya.

But her parents said, “dear son today is Wednesday, and traveling for any auspicious work is not done on Wednesday.”

But Keshav did not listen to their repeated requests and told that he did not believe in auspicious or unfavourable things.

After a lot of discussions, the parents of Soubhagya agreed to forcefully bid farewell to her.

Both started their journey in a bullock cart.

After covering a short distance, Soubhagya felt thirsty. Keshav made her sit under a tree and went to bring water.

When Keshav came back with water, he was surprised to see a man exactly like him sitting next to his wife.

Soubhagya was also shocked looking at him because both were looking like a carbon copy.

Keshav asked that person “who are you and why are you sitting with my wife?”

The man replied “gentleman, this is my wife and we are coming from my parents-in-law’s house. But who are you to ask me a question like this?”

Keshav started shouting and said “You must be a thief or a fraud.

She is my wife and I had made her sit under the tree and went to bring water.”

Hearing this, the man said “O man, you are lying.

When Soubhagya was feeling thirsty, I went to bring water.

I have already given her water. Now you must leave this place or else, I will call the nearby soldier and get you caught.”

Both started fighting. Seeing them fighting many people gathered there and started discussing the unexpected situation.

Then a pleasant voice came from the heaven, saying “Keshav! You did not listen to the words of Soubhagya’s parents and made a forceful departure on Wednesday.

This all is happening due to the rage of Budhdev.”

Keshav prayed to God Budhdev. He said “O celestial Lord, please forgive me.

I have committed a big mistake; I will never travel on a Wednesday in the future.” Listening to this, the merciful Lord Budhdev forgave him.

Immediately, Keshav’s duplicate vanished from that place and other people got puzzled looking at this miracle. Keshav and his wife happily started their journey towards Varanasi.

They reached home safely and started observing the Bhudhvar Vrat.

By the blessing of Lord Budhdev, their home was full of wealth and they lived happily forever.

Since then, devotees started observing the fast of Wednesday with faith and devotion to fulfil their desires and to live a blissful life.

Summary: Hindu scriptures and Puranas dedicate this auspicious ritual Wednesday Fast or Budhvar Vrat to the Lord Budhdev or Planet Mercury.

Experts as well as astrologers’ advocates that the planet Mercury is directly associated with qualities like intelligence, wisdom and it rules over the central nervous system and the Anahata (Heart) chakra.

So, Budhvar Vrat is also beneficial for those with weak or malefic Mercury in their horoscope birth chart.

However, Hindu mythology describes that anyone can observe this Budhvar Vrat for a peaceful and successful life.

Budhwar Vrat: Significance, Benefits Fasting Method, Mantras and Vrat Katha

Budhwar or Wednesday is dedicated to the worship of the planet Mercury, i.e. Budhdev. A number of devotees also believe that this day is devoted to the worship of Lord Ganesha who is the Lord of wisdom. Mercury or Budh is regarded as a prince among all the planets and performs as a protective shield that is believed to give us faith, hope and intelligence in our lives. As per Hindu mythology, Budhdev is provided with a pristine position with the midday of the week being dedicated to him. Hindu devotees worship Lord Budh and observe the Budhwar Vrat for 21 consecutive Wednesdays to receive the divine grace of Lord Budh or Lord Ganesha and get all their wishes fulfilled. The most suitable time to start this fast is during the first Wednesday of Shukla Paksha of any lunar month.

Significance of Budhwar Vrat 

The planet Mercury (Budh) is said to be the closest planet to the Sun in the solar system. In astrological terms, Mercury is a symbol of wit, wisdom, wealth, intelligence, growth in career and business and creative thought process. Therefore, observing the Budhwar Vrat helps to bring in growth and development in these fields. Observing this fast and worshipping Lord Ganesha, the Vighnaharta (remover of all obstacles) helps the devotees to get all their wishes fulfilled.

• It is believed that observing this fast helps the devotees in increasing their reasoning and analytical abilities, which is very important in the long run for any student or businessman.
• Generally, the Planet Mercury gives auspicious results but under certain rare situations, it gives malefic effects due to its bad positioning in the horoscope. In that case, the negative influence of Mercury brings anxiety, indecisiveness, aggression and fear of premature death to the devotees. Observing the Wednesday fast helps in getting rid of all these issues.
• Budhwar Vrat is also important for finding solutions for people facing ups and downs in their relationships or having health issues such as hypertension and nervous, and eating disorders due to the ill effects of planet Mercury.
• People afflicted with issues like lack of concentration and focus, speaking and hearing disorders, difficulty in writing, etc. can get their issues solved by observing the Budhwar fast with the divine blessings of Lord Ganesha.
• The Heart Chakra which is the centre of all 7 chakras present in the universe is ruled by the planet Mercury (Budh Graha). Therefore, by worshipping Lord Budh and observing this fast the devotees can inculcate good qualities like kindness, love, patience, forgiveness, etc.

Budhwar Vrat Fasting Method

• Devotees keen on observing the Budhwar Vrat should wake up before sunrise and take a holy bath. Then, they should wear fresh green-coloured clothes since green is the cosmic colour of the planet Mercury. 
• After that, the devotees should clean the puja place and purify all the corners of the house by sprinkling Gangajal.
• Then choose the northeast direction and place the pictures or idols of Lord Ganesha and Lord Budhdev. 
• Next begin the puja by making offerings of flowers, incense sticks, oil lamps, sandalwood paste, vermilion, bel leaves and food items like fruits, sweets and kheer as Bhog.
• Chant any one of the Mantras of Lord Ganesha and Lord Budh 108 times continuously. 
• Read or listen to the Budhwar Vrat Katha or fasting story with full devotion. Don’t break the flow or leave the place in the middle, without completing.
• Conclude the puja by offering flowers and Aarti to the deities. Then, distribute the prasad among the devotees.
• People who have kept the fast can eat fruits, drink juice or water and eat the prasad after the puja.

Mantras related to Budhwar Vrat

Planet Budh Mantra:

|| Om Budhaaye Namaha ||

Planet Budh Beeja Mantra:

|| Om bram breem broum sah Budhaya Namaha ||

Budhwar Vrat Katha

Once upon a time, there used to be a rich man named Keshav who lived in Varanasi. He got married to a very simple and beautiful girl named Soubhagya who was from Allahabad. Once when Keshav went to bring his wife back from her parent’s house, his in-laws suggested to him that they shouldn’t travel for any auspicious work on that day since it was a Wednesday. However, Keshav didn’t pay any heed to their advice and stated that he doesn’t believe in such superstitions. Therefore, with great disappointment, the parents bid farewell to Soubhagya.

Keshav and Soubhagya started their journey in a bullock cart but they felt thirsty after covering a short distance. Keshav asked his wife to wait there and went to bring water. When he returned back with water, he was shocked to see a man totally similar to him in appearance, sitting next to his wife. Keshav asked that man angrily who he was and what he was doing with his wife there. To this, the man replied, “she is my wife and we’re coming back from our in-law’s house. Who are you?” Keshav was stunned and started shouting and putting allegations about the man that he was a thief or a fraudster. “She’s my wife and I went to bring water for her”, said Keshav.

Fasting Story Contd.

The other man replied, “You’re a liar, I’ve already given water to Soubhagya”. He warned Keshav to leave the place and not trouble them. Then, both of them started fighting which caught people’s attention and many people gathered there. Then a pleasant voice suddenly came from heaven saying: “Keshav, you didn’t listen to the advice of Soubhagya’s parents and made her depart forcibly on Wednesday. Therefore, what’s happening to you is due to the rage of Lord Budh.

Keshav realised his mistake and worshipped Lord Buddha to forgive his grave mistake. He promised that he will never travel on Wednesday in the future ever. Budhdev showed mercy on him and forgave him after the promise. Then Keshav’s duplicate vanished immediately and the onlookers were shocked and puzzled at this sight. Keshav and his wife began their journey again and reached home safely. Then, they started observing the Budhwar Vrat to get the blessings of Budhdev. Budhdev was pleased with their devotion and blessed them with happiness, peace, wealth and prosperity. Since then, many devotees observe the Budhwar Vrat to get their desires fulfilled and lead a happy and blissful life.

Wednesday Fast – Wednesday Fast Aarti (Budhwar Vrat Puja)

Observing Wednesday fast increases the intellectual development of a person. And, the fast of Wednesday is also observed to get the auspicious results of the Mercury planet. Additionally this fast fulfills the desires and give wealth and happiness. After performing the fast, it is must to hear the fast story. All sorts of problems are removed on observing this fast and all wishes of life can be fulfilled. 

Beginning of Wednesday fasting should be done from first Wednesday of Shukla Paksha of any month. This fast is kept continuously for 21 Wednesdays. Observing this fast increase wealth, wisdom and profit in business. On the day of fast, after bathing green colored clothes should be wore. And, in early morning, Lord Bhud (mercury) should be worshiped. After this Vishnu Sahastrnaam should be read.

Method of Wednesday Fast – Procedure of Wednesday Fasting

Person observing this fast should wake up before sunrise. Then he should clean the house. After this, he should complete his routine work like bathing etc. Later on he should purify the whole house by sprinkling Ganga Jal. In case of no Ganga Jal, any water from some holy river can be used.

In a peaceful place of Ishan Kon (North-East direction) of house, an idol of Lord Budh or Shankar, else a picture in a utensil of pewter should be placed. After placing the picture or idol, perform the Puja with incense stick, Bel leaves, Akshat and lamp of ghee. After that, the following mantra should be chanted and Budh Dev should be worshiped. 

बुध त्वं बुद्धिजनको बोधद: सर्वदा नृणाम्।

तत्वावबोधं कुरुषे सोमपुत्र नमो नम:॥

After fasting the whole day, in the evening, once again Lord Budh is worshiped and Vrat Katha is heard. Then the Aarti should be performed. After sunset, Lord should be offered incense sticks, Deep, jaggery, Bhat (boiled rice), curd and then, Prasaad is distributed. At last the Prasadam is self eaten.

Significance of Wednesday Fasting

Observing the fast of Wednesday increases the wisdom of the person. To earn profit in business as well, this fast is observed. This fast reduces the obstacles in the business area. Apart from this, people in whose Kundali Mercury is not able to give favorable results should observe this fast. This fast is beneficial for the ones in whose Kundali, Mercury is the Lord of inauspicious house.

Wednesday Fast: Things to Remember

On this day, after Puja of Lord, Budh Dev should be worshipped with items of green color. In the evening after concluding the fast, as per the capacity the Brahmans should be gifted meal and alms. The person observing fast should have meal only once. Vrat should not be left in the middle. And, a person should not get up in the middle of listening Katha. Also, Prashad of fast must be eaten

Wednesday Fast Story – Katha

A person named Madhusudan used to live in Samtapur Nagar. He was very rich. He was married to a beautiful and virtuous girl, Sangita of Balrampur. Once Madhusudan went to Balrampur on Wednesday to take his wife. 

He asked the parents of his wife to do farewell of Sangita. Parents said “ Child today is Wednesday. Traveling for any auspicious work is not done on Wednesday.” But Madhusudan did not listen. He told that he did not believed in auspicious or unfavorable things. After lot of insisting, parents of Sangita had to do their farewell forcefully. 

Both started their journey in a bullock cart. After covering a short distance, wheel of there cart broke down. From there, they started traveling by foot. In the way, Sangita felt thirsty. Madhusudan made her sit under and tree and went to bring water.

When Madhusudan came back with water, he was surprised to see a man of his face sitting near his wife. Sangita was also shocked looking at him, there was no difference in both of them.

Madhusudan asked that person “who are you and why are you sitting with my wife?” Man replied “Brother, this is my wife Sangita. I have brought her from my parents-in-laws house. But, who are you to ask me such a question?”

Madhusudan almost shouted and said “You are definitely a thief or a swindler. She is my wife Sangita. I had made her sit under the tree and went to bring water.” Hearing this, the man said “O brother, you are lying. When Sangita was feeling thirsty, I went to bring water. I have already given her water. Now you be quiet and leave from here. Otherwise, I will call some soldier and get you caught.”

Both started fighting. Seeing them fighting many people gathered there. Some soldiers also came there. They caught the two men and took them to the king. After listening to the whole story, king also could not decide anything. Sangita was not able to identify her husband out of the two.

King said to put them both in prison. On the decision of king, the original Madhusudan got scared. Then a voice came from sky saying “Madhusudan ! You did not listen to the words of Sangita’s parents and made a departure on Wednesday. This all is happening due to the wrath of Budhdev. 

Madusudan prayed to God Budhdev. He said “O Lord Budh Dev, please forgive me. I committed a big mistake, I will never do any travelling on Wednesday. And, every Wednesday I will observe your fast.”

On praying, Lord Budh Dev forgave him. Immediately, his duplicate vanished from that place. King and other people got puzzled looking at this miracle. By this grace of Budh Dev, king did an honourable farewell of Madhusudan and his wife.

After walking some distance, they got the bullock cart, on their way. The broken wheel of the cart was repaired. Both sat in that and went to Samtapur. Both Madhusudan and Sangita started observing the fast of Wednesday and started spending their life happily.

By the blessing of Lord Budh Dev, there home was full of wealth and happiness. Observing the fast of Wednesday, fulfills all desires of men and women. And, person who observe this fast don’t face any problem in travelling on Wednesday for some important work.

Wednesday Fast Aarti 

Aarti Yugalkishor Ki Kijiye | Tan Man Dhan Nayochawar Kijiye ||
Gorshyam Mukh Nirkhan Lijiye | Hari Ka Rup Nayan Bhari Pijiye ||
Ravi Shashi Koti Badan Ki Shobha | Tahi Nirkhi Mero Mann Lobha ||
Odhe Neel Peet Pat Sari | Kunjbihari Girivardhari ||
Fulan Sej  Phul Ki Mala | Ratan Singhasan Baatai Nandlal ||
Kanchan Thar Kapoor Ki Baati | Hari Aae Nirmal Bhai Chati ||
Sri Purushotam Girivardhari | Aarti Kare Sakal Nar Nari ||
Nandnandan Brijbhan Kishori | Parmanand Sawami Avichal Jori ||

Wednesday Fast Aarti in Hindi

आरती युगलकिशोर की कीजै। तन मन धन न्योछावर कीजै॥
गौरश्याम मुख निरखन लीजै। हरि का रूप नयन भरि पीजै॥
रवि शशि कोटि बदन की शोभा। ताहि निरखि मेरो मन लोभा॥
ओढ़े नील पीत पट सारी। कुंजबिहारी गिरिवरधारी॥
फूलन सेज फूल की माला। रत्न सिंहासन बैठे नंदलाला॥
कंचन थार कपूर की बाती। हरि आए निर्मल भई छाती॥
श्री पुरुषोत्तम गिरिवरधारी। आरती करें सकल नर नारी॥
नंदनंदन बृजभान किशोरी। परमानंद स्वामी अविचल जोरी॥

Budhwar Vrat Katha for Mercury

Dedicated to planet Budh the BudhwarVrat Katha for Mercury is kept on Wednesdays . The katha is known to bestow and also helps in removing obstacles in the way of success. BudhwarVrat Katha for Mercury is usually done for 21 consecutive Wednesdays. The devotees ideally wear green on this day and Shiv Lingam is worshipped after the Vrat Katha. BudhwarVrat Katha for Mercury helps in curing the skin ailments.

Benefits:

• For fulfillment of wishes.
• Removes obstacles in the path of success.
• For wisdom, education and health.
• For good health and cure of skin ailments.

Number of priests 1
Duration 1 day
Puja Service includes Ganapati invocation mantra, invocation mantras of major deities ,DhyaanPaath of BudhwarVrat Katha, Pushpaanjali, Aarti and Prasadam.

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Budhwar (Wednesday) Vrat
(This fast is observed for acquiring education, intelligence, health, prosperity and peace)

The diety of this fast enhances the education, communication skills and intelligence of the devotee. Mercury is known as prince of planets. If a person observes 128 fasts on Wednesdays continuously he becomes very intelligent, influential and skilled in accomplishing all tasks. He enjoys all the pleasures of the world. Budhwar Vrat or Budhvar Vrat is the Wednesday fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesh and Planet Mercury. Budhwar is the day of Lord Budha (Budhan) or Planet Mercury – one of the Navagrahas or nine planets in Hindu astrology. Budh or Mercury is regarded as the wisest and the bestower of wealth and wisdom to his devotees. Lord Ganesha or Ganapathi is the god of prosperity, wealth and wisdom. Hence worshiping and observing fast dedicated to Lord Ganesh and Planet Mercury is considered very appropriate on Wednesdays.

Benefits of Budhwar Vrat or Wednesday Fast

Budhvar Vrat is observed by devotees who wish to obtain one or any of these in life

Removal of all obstacles in life

To win competitive exams and tests

To increase knowledge

For possession of fertile lands

Method of Observing Budhwar Vrat

This fast should be started from the first Wednesday of bright half of any Hindu month or it should be started from that Wednesday on which Vishakha constellation falls. Wear green clothes. Worship Budh Graha, Ganapati and Vishnu and read Bhagwat Mahapurana. Have food only once in a day. Have any dish of pulse of green lentils (Moong Daal). Recite 17 to 30 rosaries of following Mantra

Mantra

”Om gang ganpatye namah”

Aarti Shri Ganesh Ji Ki

jay ganesh, jay ganesh, jay ganesh deva|
mata jaki parvati, pita mahadeva || jay ganesh ……..

ekadant dayavant, char bhuja dhari|
mathe sindur sohe, muse ki savari || jay ganesh ……..

andhan ko ankh det, korhin ko kaya|
banjhan ko putra det, nirdhan ko maya ||jay ganesh ……..

har charhe, ful charhe aur charhe meva|
ladduvan ka bhog lage, sant kare seva ||jay ganesh ……..

jay ganesh jay ganesh jay ganesh deva|
mata jaki parvati, pita mahadeva ||jay ganesh ……..

Shri Ganesh Vandana

varnanamarthasanghanam rasanam chandasampi|
manglanam ch kartarau vande vanivinaykau ||

gajannan bhutgnadisevitan kapitthajambu fal charu bhakshanam|
umasutan shokvinashkarkan namami vighneshvar padpankajam ||

Budhwar Wednesday Vrat Udyapan Vidhi And Samagri List

According to Hindu scriptures, each day of the week is dedicated to different deities and goddesses. Wednesday or Budhwar is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Let us understand the significance of Budhwar Vrat and how to perform it.

Significance
Lord Ganesha is considered to be the provider of wisdom as well as the god who provides auspiciousness, therefore he is worshipped before at any auspicious occasion or event for good luck. Fasting on Wednesday removes all the hardships and brings peace and happiness to one’s life.
Fasting on Wednesday grows your business and improves the financial condition of the house. Also If you are troubled by skin-related diseases, then fasting on Wednesday will be very beneficial for you.
 
When to start?
You can start your fasting from any Wednesday of Shukla paksha of any month but starting it from Wednesday of Visakha Nakshatra is considered favorable. At least seven fasts should be observed or until 21st or 24th Wednesday if the problem is more severe.
 
Vrat ki Vidhi/Method of fasting
After an early bath, install Wednesday yantra in the temple and offer your prayers to the Lord Ganesha. Next, take a resolution on the number of fasts to be observed on Wednesday. Offer bhog to Lord like ladoo or moong dal halwa. Next offer flowers, roli, hoop, etc to the deity. Lastly, chant aarti and the story of Wednesday fast. It is believed that the green color is considered auspicious on this day so try wearing that.
 
What to eat?
You can have only one meal that too in the evening and fruit during the day. One must not intake even a pinch of salt on the day of fast. Break your fast in the evening only with prasad.
Donate green clothes, moong dal, or green vegetables to the needy on this day for more blessings of God. Lastly, feed 21 brahmins as much as you can and give dakshina.
 
Mantras
To offer prayers to the deity chant this mantra: Priyang Kalikabhasam Rupenapratimum Budham.Soumya Soumya Gunapetam Tan Budhapranamayham
 
To offer your apologies to the lord, chant this mantra: Aavahanam na janami na janami tavarchanam.
Worship chaiva na janami parmeshwar
 
For immersion, take Akshat, flowers in hand, and immerse it by chanting the mantra: situthanam gachchh devesh parivayutah Prabho.
Pujakale Punarnath TwagraGantavyamadra

Budhwar Vrat

Mercury is known as Budha in Vedic Scripture. Budha is known as ”Grahapati”, or master of the planets. Budha is viewed as smartest among the planets. Nature of mercury is fresh. Mercury alludes to the brains and keenness originates from brain.

Budha Puja or Mercury Puja is committed to planet Mercury. Budha Puja on Wednesdays accumulates complex profits like taking out challenges, solid offspring, and ownership of rich terrains and so on.

Budhwar Vrat Katha

In the Prehistoric time, it is a decide that individuals didn’t go trip on Wednesday.  There was a story that while a man visits to his father-in Law’s home to get his wife. He was wedded in the adolescence to his girl however she was not develop so she existed with his guardians. Presently it is the time to send the young lady with his spouse yet by the way that day is Wednesday so the folks of young lady deny sending her. The Boy is extremely unyielding so he didn’t hear their elders and deny complying with the ceremonies and taking her wife to his home.

On the way, he felt dehydrated so he approached her wife to hold up for him and he went on the inquiry of the water. At last, he finds a waterway in the profound woodland then he drank water and when he arrived at to take water for his wife, he found that a man was sit with her wife in his camouflage. He arrived at that place and asked to that camouflage man who he, that mask man is said he is the spouse of the woman. The woman got to be befuddled to see same appearance of both men. At the point when squabbles build a few warriors arrived at that place and get them. At the point when all fighters saw both men they additionally astounded and asked the woman to remember her spouse. Be that as it may the woman said she was not competent to perceive his spouse on the grounds that set reached him the first run through after their marriage.

Finally when the man felt that no one had the capacity remember him then he implores the god to spare him from this issue. Abruptly that camouflage man was changed over into God Budh then the man understood his slip-up and say apology to him to ignore the customs. At that point God Budh vanishes and the couple began to perform Budhar or Wednesday quick, from that day. It is said that, those enthusiasts who read or hear the katha of Budhwar, never endure the wrongdoing of voyage on Wednesday.

Budhwar Vrat Katha

BUDH or MERCURY is considered as the greatest among the wisest. It is the closest planet to sun and it is the smallest in the solar system. This Devata bestows wisdom and wealth etc. on his devotees. A prayer to Him, especially on Wednesdays brings in manifold benefits like removal of all obstacles, helps one to get a progeny, possession of fertile lands etc

Once there was a newly-wed. On a Sunday, he went to his father-in-laws house to take his wife with him. It was the first time after marriage. He was welcomed by the in-laws and was provided with best food and bedding. His wife”s friends cut jokes with him. He enjoyed their jokes and conversation. He forgot the outside world as he enjoyed the hospitality offered to him by his wife”s younger brothers and sisters.

Monday and Tuesday were spent in other pastimes. It was now Wednesday. He told his mother-in-law, I have an urgent piece of work today. You send your daughter with me Immediately. But today is Wednesday. Mercury is not favorable to girls on Wednesday. It is considered inauspicious sending daughters in their in-laws house. I shall not send my daughter today, said the mother-in-law.

I care a fig for the Mercury. He cannot harm me. Wednesday is very favorable for the businessmen like me. I have also very urgent piece of work at home, said the son-in-law. The mother-in-law said. You came here on Sunday. Monday was your hospitality day. The guest should enjoy only one days hospitality. You have over-stayed. This is not our fault. How could we ask you to go away on Tuesday? It was for you to decide. Now, please go tomorrow for heavens sake.

The son-in-law was adamant. He insisted on leaving the same day. The in-laws read his mood and agreed to send their daughter with him. They arranged a chariot for the couple. Soon, the couple reached near a township. The girl was thirsty. She said to her husband, I am very thirsty. Please arrange some cold water for me. The husband agreed and went towards the township. Another Youngman resembling her husband brought water for her. She could not distinguish between the two. She took him for her husband and had a good chat with him.

In the meanwhile, her real husband appeared on the scene. He was surprised to see his wife chatting and cutting jokes with someone else. He was annoyed at her conduct. The wife also felt bemused when she saw the like of her husband standing with a water pot In his hand. Both the males quarrelled among themselves and claimed the lady as their wife. Incidentally a constable came there and wanted to know what the matter was. He said to the lady, Who is your real husband?

The lady said, I am in a fix myself. They resemble each other so much. The real husband felt sorry. He remembered his mother-in-laws words. The constable took them to the king and told the whole story. The king asked his minister to administer justice. The minister said to the constable, It is late evening. Lock them up in separate cells. Arrange strict night watch. I will give my judgment tomorrow.

All the three were locked up in separate cells. It was dead of night. Mercury had a Sound sleep. The real husband was very restless. He was repentant. He uttered loudly, I am suffering for my pride and disobedience to my in-laws. Oh God, forgive me this time. The guards were marking all these uttering”s. The next morning the minister sent for the guards. The guards related one of the Youngman”s behavior

The minister said, The man who had a restless night is the real husband. His wife should be restored to him. He should be freed. Produce the second person in my court. The guards went to the prison cell. They set free the real husband and his wife. They were happy to be together again. The guards went to the other Youngman. His cell was empty though locked from outside. They reported the matter to the minister. He was astonished to know that the cell was empty though locked from outside. He went to the senior minister and related the whole story.

The senior minister smiled and said, The missing prisoner is Mercury. Mercury rules on Wednesdays. This man challenged Mercury”s authority. He felt offended and disguised himself as her husband to teach him a lesson. Today Is Thursday. Jupiter rules on Thursdays. Mercury disappeared exactly at sunrise. Don”t be afraid. The guards are not at fault.

The king was happy over his ministers judgment. The husband and wife reached home and related the whole story to their near and dear ones.

Fasting On Wednesdays – Budhwar Vrat

Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Krishna and to the planet Mercury or Budh. Krishna is known by many different names including Hari, Gopal, Keshava, and Jagannath. Krishna, when prayed to with pure devotion and profound faith is known to fulfill the wishes and desires of his devotees. In some places Lord Vishnu is worshipped.

The Krishna mantra, when chanted for 108 times a day or more or a minimum of 3 times, if pressed for time, fulfills material desires and helps attain spiritual goals, too.

Lord Krishna mantra

Om Krishnaya namah (I bow to lord Krishna).

Wednesday fast or Budhvar Upvaas

People fast on Wednesdays as this brings the benefits associated with planet Mercury or Budh. These benefits include growth of business and a happy and peaceful home life. Mercury grants intelligence, good judgment and wit. He also bestows success in education, harmonious relationships and success in artistic ventures. Green is the color of this day and emerald is the stone associated with Mercury.

The Wednesday fast involves having a single meal in the day, which is the afternoon meal. Mercury is connected with brainpower and mental acumen. The Wednesday fast helps by making the devotee wise and intelligent. Mercury can also bestow prosperity. Observing this fast removes problems from life and brings good fortune and happiness.

Wednesday Fast Method

The Wednesday fast is most often observed for 21 consecutive Wednesdays. This fast is started from the first Wednesday of Shukal Paksha. Green color clothes should be worn on this day, and recite the Beej mantra of Budh minimum 3 Mala. Mercury is prayed to at the start of the day, after having a bath. Offerings, that are green in color, are made. Meal is taken once a day and do not have salt in the meals, but can have Halwa made of Moongi Dal or Pangiri made of Moongi or Moongi ka Ladoo can also be taken. In the evening, the Vrat Katha is read aloud. The ideal offerings to Mercury include jiggery, boiled rice and curd.

Mercury Mantra

The beej mantra is powerful and contains concentrated power. The beej mantra or the seed mantra for Mercury is

‘Om bram breem broum sah Budhaya namah’

‘Om bum budhaaya namah’

Other remedies for Mercury

Worship of Lord Vishnu is said to please Mercury. Those interested in gemstones can wear an emerald stone, to reap the benefits associated with Mercury. Donating green color food items, such as green gram or a green pumpkin to the poor, especially to a student from a weak financial background, brings the blessings of Mercury. The other remedies for strengthening Budh are wearing Green clothes, Watering Tulsi planet, offering Green Fodder to the Cow, keeping good relations with Massi, Cousins, etc

Wednesday is an auspicious day in Hinduism as it is associated with Lord Krishna and the planet Mercury. Chanting mantras bring immediate and lasting relief from the difficulties in life and grants the devotee his heart’s desire. Fasting on Wednesday brings harmony in personal relationships, wealth, better intellectual capacities and overall success in life.

Keep Budhwar Vrat & Attain A Blissful Married Life Ahead

Wednesday is related to planet Mercury, which is known as “Budh Graha” in Hindi. Observing fasting on Wednesday is called Budhwar Vrat, devoted to Lord Vishnu and Budh – the deity of Mercury.

Wednesday is also associated with Lord Krishna and Lord Vitthal, and both are avatars of Lord Vishnu in different decades. Hindu astrology considers planet Mercury as compassionate and generous. Hence, this planet helps people increase their wisdom, benefits in business investments, and new trade deals.

Therefore, Hindu people generally prefer starting new businesses or projects and educational activities on Wednesday as this day is considered to conduct good fortune.

Usually, married couples observe Budhwar Vrat and pray to Lord for a blissful married life. However, devotees offer to fast on Wednesday consume a single meal during the afternoon rather than in the evening. The ideal prayer offering or Prasad to Lord Mercury is boiled rice and curd, including jaggery.

Budhwar Vrat Wednesday Fast of Lord Ganesh Mercury



Budhwar Vrat or Budhvar Vrat is the Wednesday fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesh and Planet Mercury. Budhwar is the day of Lord Budha (Budhan) or Planet Mercury – one of the Navagrahas or nine planets in Hindu astrology. Budh or Mercury is regarded as the wisest and the bestower of wealth and wisdom to his devotees. Lord Ganesha or Ganapathi is the god of prosperity, wealth and wisdom. Hence worshiping and observing fast dedicated to Lord Ganesh and Planet Mercury is considered very appropriate on Wednesdays.

Benefits of Budhwar Vrat or Wednesday Fast Budhvar Vrat is observed by devotees who wish to obtain one or any of these in life

Removal of all obstacles in life
To win competitive exams and tests
Apt for students to increase their intellectual power
Apt for business people to become successful in business
To increase knowledge
For possession of fertile lands

How to observe Budhwar Vrat on Wednesday

Those devotees who wish to undertake the fast of Wednesday should wake up early in the morning and any Lord Ganesh temple. Offers flowers or Karuka Mala to Ganapati. Devotees observing Budhvar vrat should take only single meal in the afternoon.

Mantras to Chant on Budhwar or Wednesday


Some of the popular mantras of Lord Ganesh to chant on Wednesday.

Budhwar Vrat Katha

BUDH or MERCURY is considered as the greatest among the wisest. This Devata bestows wisdom and wealth etc.

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BUDH or MERCURY is considered as the greatest among the wisest. This Devata bestows wisdom and wealth etc. on his devotees. A prayer to Him, especially on Wednesdays brings in manifold benefits like removal of all obstacles, helps one to get a progeny, possession of fertile lands. It also removes skin deseases or if you stutter or if you have trouble with language or pronounciation, this is the best Vrat katha.

Worship procedure: Ganpati invocation mantra, Invocation mantras of all major deities, Dhyaan, Katha of Budhwar, Aarti, Pushpaanjali, Prasadam.
Duration: 1.5 hours

Recommendations: Take only one meal a day. Wear green color on this day.

Wednesday Fast – Katha Story, Aarti on Wednesday

A person’s intellectual development is enhanced by fasting on Wednesday. In addition, the Wednesday fast is observed in order to reap the benefits of the Mercury planet. In addition, this fast satisfies desires and provides money and happiness. It is necessary to hear the fast storey after completing the fast. Observing this fast will solve all of your issues, and you will be able to fulfil all of your life goals.

Wednesday’s first hour Fasting should begin on the first Wednesday of each month’s Shukla Paksha. This fast is kept for 21 Wednesdays in a row. Observing this quickly increases wealth, wisdom, and business profit. After showering on the fasting day, green coloured clothing should be worn. Lord Bhud (mercury) should also be worshipped early in the morning. The Vishnu Sahastrnaam should be read after that.

Wednesday Fasting Method – Wednesday Fasting Procedure

The person who is fasting should get up before sunrise. He should then tidy the house. After that, he should do his daily tasks, such as bathing and so on. Later, he should pour Ganga Jal throughout the home to purify it. In the absence of Ganga Jal, any holy river’s water might be utilised.
An idol of Lord Budh or Shankar, or a depiction in a pewter utensil, should be placed in a tranquil spot of Ishan Kon (North-East direction) of the house. Perform the Puja with incense, Bel leaves, Akshat, and a ghee light after installing the portrait or idol. The following mantra should next be recited, followed by the devotion of Budh Dev.

बुध त्वं बु.द्धिजनको बोधद: सर्वदा नृणाम्।
तत्वावबोधं कुरुषे सोमपुत्र नमो नम:॥

After fasting for the entire day, Lord Budh is worshipped once more in the evening, and Vrat Katha is sung. The Aarti should be performed after it. After sunset, incense sticks, deep, jaggery, Bhat (cooked rice), curd, and then Prasaad should be served to the Lord. Finally, the Prasadam is consumed. The Importance of Fasting on Wednesday

Observing the Wednesday fast promotes a person’s wisdom. This fast is observed to generate profit in business as well. This drastically minimises the number of roadblocks in the corporate world. Apart from that, persons whose Kundali Mercury is unable to produce positive results should pay attention to this fast. This fast is excellent for those who have Mercury as the Lord of the inauspicious house in their Kundali.

Things to Remember on Wednesday’s Fast Puja 

Budh Dev should be worshipped with green objects on this day after the Lord’s Puja. After the fast is broken in the evening, the Brahmans should be given a meal and alms according to their capabilities. The individual who is fasting should only eat once. Vrat should never be left in the middle of a situation. Also, one should not interrupt Katha while listening to it. Fasting Prashad must also be consumed.
 

Worship Ganesh ji fast on Wednesday, so keep these things in mind

Lord Ganesha is worshiped and fasted on Wednesdays. Take special care of some things in the worship of this day so that the best results can be obtained and the troubles can be overcome.Many people worship Lord Ganesha on Wednesday and also keep a fast. It is believed that worshiping fast on this day removes the problems going on in the house and brings happiness and peace. Not only this, the financial crisis of the family is also removed. Therefore, it is necessary that the rituals of worship are followed carefully, so know some important things related to fasting on Wednesday.
 

• After taking bath in the morning, install the idol of Ganesh ji in a copper vessel
• Clean the pot thoroughly and keep your face in the east direction at the time of worship
• Sit on a clean seat and worship Lord Ganesha with flowers, incense, lamp, camphor, sandalwood
• Do not forget to offer Doob i.e. Durva in the worship of Ganapati, it is considered very auspicious.
• After completing the worship, Ganesh ji was offered modak.
• In the end, while meditating on the Lord, chant this mantra 108 times in your mind, Om Ganapataye Namah.
• After fasting for the whole day, worship must be done in the evening also
• It is also auspicious to recite Bhagwat Mahapuran on this day
• Green color is very important in Wednesday’s worship, donate fruits, flowers and clothes of this color on this day.
• It is forbidden to eat salt on Wednesday fast. Eat food at the same time and eat curd, moong dal pudding or anything made from green stuff.

 Wednesday Fast Aarti English Text

Aarti Yugalkishor Ki Kijiye | Tan Man Dhan Nayochawar Kijiye ||
Gorshyam Mukh Nirkhan Lijiye | Hari Ka Rup Nayan Bhari Pijiye ||
Ravi Shashi Koti Badan Ki Shobha | Tahi Nirkhi Mero Mann Lobha ||
Odhe Neel Peet Pat Sari | Kunjbihari Girivardhari ||
Fulan Sej  Phul Ki Mala | Ratan Singhasan Baatai Nandlal ||
Kanchan Thar Kapoor Ki Baati | Hari Aae Nirmal Bhai Chati ||
Sri Purushotam Girivardhari | Aarti Kare Sakal Nar Nari ||
Nandnandan Brijbhan Kishori | Parmanand Sawami Avichal Jori |

Budhwar Vrat Katha (for Mercury)

Budhvar Vrata is observed on Wednesdays for 21 consecutive Wednesdays by wearing green clothes and fasting during day time. In olden days travelling on Wednesdays was considered inauspicious. One day after marriage, a young man went to bring his wife to his home from his in-laws place. Despite of cautioning, he travels on a Wednesday. On the way, he sees another replica of him who confuses his wife. Later the second person takes the form of Lord Budha. From then onwards the couple observe Budhvar Vrata, and travelled safe on Wednesdays too.

Budhvar Vrata is observed on Wednesdays for 21 consecutive Wednesdays by wearing green clothes and fasting during day time. In olden days travelling on Wednesdays was considered inauspicious. One day after marriage, a young man went to bring his wife to his home from his in-laws place. Despite of cautioning, he travels on a Wednesday. On the way, he sees another replica of him who confuses his wife. Later the second person takes the form of Lord Budha. From then onwards the couple observe Budhvar Vrata, and travelled safe on Wednesdays too.

Budhwar Vrat Katha Benefits:

• Helps to remove foolishness and brings wisdom to devotees.
• Helps to remove sins
• Helps to remove obstacles
• Helps to cure skin diseases

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Worship procedure: Ganpati invocation mantra, Invocation mantras of all major deities, Dhyaan, Katha of Budhwar, Aarti, Pushpaanjali, Prasadam.
Duration: 3 hours priest 1

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BUDHWAR VRAT KATHA FOR MERCURY PLANET

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Benefits of Budhwar Vrat Katha for Mercury Planet:
* For wisdom, education and wealth.
* Removes obstacles in the path of success.
* For fulfillment of wishes.
* For good health and prosperity.

BUDH or MERCURY is considered as the greatest among the wisest. This Devata bestows wisdom and wealth etc. on his devotees. A prayer to Him, especially on Wednesdays brings in manifold benefits like removal of all obstacles, helps one to get a progeny, possession of fertile lands.

Lord Ganesh Vrat Katha: बुधवार के दिन करें भगवान गणेश का व्रत और सुनें कथा

हिंदू धर्म की मान्यता के अनुसार किसी भी पूजा या शुभ और मांगलिक कार्य से पहले भगवान गणेश की पूजा का विधान बताया जाता है। विघ्नहर्ता अपने भक्तों की सभी कष्ट और परेशानियां दूर कर उनके जीवन में सुख और समृद्धि का आशीर्वाद प्रदान करते हैं। इसके अलावा सप्ताह में बुधवार (Budhwar Vrat) यानी आज का दिन भगवान गणेश (Budhwar Bhagwan Ganesh Puja) की पूजा, भगवान गणेश व्रत कथा (Lord Ganesha Vrat Katha) के लिए निर्धारित किया गया है। 

तो आइए जानते हैं बुधवार के दिन भगवान गणेश की पूजा (Budhwar Ganesh Puja Vidhi) की विधि, बुधवार व्रत कथा(Budhwar Vrat Katha), महत्व और इस दिन से संबंधित व्रत कथा (Lord Ganesh Vrat Katha) क्या कहती है। 

बुधवार व्रत पूजन का महत्व (Budhwar Puja Mahatva)

भगवान गणेश को बुद्धि विवेक और धन का स्वामी माना गया है। ऐसे में आज यानि की बुधवार के दिन जो कोई भी भक्त सच्ची श्रद्धा और आस्था के साथ गणपति बप्पा की पूजा करता है उसके घर में हमेशा सुख शांति और संपदा बनी रहती है। इसके साथ ही दुख और कष्ट दूर करने के साथ-साथ भगवान ऐसे जातकों के जीवन में शुभता का आशीर्वाद प्रदान करते हैं। 

बुधवार का व्रत करने और इस दिन की कथा सुनने (Budhwar Vrat Katha) से इंसान के जीवन में आई हुई किसी भी तरह की कष्ट और परेशानी और विपदा हमेशा के लिए दूर हो जाती है। इसके अलावा यदि आपके जीवन में कोई काम अचानक से होते होते रुक जाए या अटक जाए या उसमें विघ्न आ जाए तो भी भगवान गणेश की पूजा करने की सलाह दी जाती है। जिससे सभी रुके हुए काम अच्छे ढंग से संपन्न होते हैं। 

भगवान गणेश व्रत कथा (Bhagwan Ganesh Vrat Katha)

बहुत समय पहले की बात है एक गांव में एक विधवा अपनी बहू के साथ रहती थी। बहू थोड़ी मंदबुद्धि थी और उसे भूख बिलकुल बर्दाश्त नहीं होती थी। ऐसे में वह रोजाना सुबह उठकर सबसे पहले खाना खाया करतेती थी। एक दिन विधवा ने अपने घर में एक पूजा रखी लेकिन उसे इस बात की चिंता थी कि उसकी बहू सुबह उठकर ही खाना खाने चली जाएगी। ऐसे में भगवान के लिए बना प्रसाद झूठा हो जाएगा। 

ऐसा सोचकर उसने बहू को कुछ समय के लिए घर से दूर रखने की तरकीब निकाली। उसने सुबह अपनी बहू को एक मटका दिया जिसमें नीचे से छेद था। उसने अपनी बहू से कहा कि, आज पूजा है इसलिए तू जा कर पानी का इंतज़ाम कर ले। हालाँकि बहू भी चालाक थी। उसने यह देख लिया था कि, मटके में नीचे छेद है। ऐसे में उसने घर से बना हुआ आटा चुपके से निकाल लिया और मटकी में पानी भरने चली गई। 

कुएँ के पास पहुंच कर उसने आटे से रोटियाँ बनाई और पास ही में चल रही आग पर अपनी रोटियाँ सेक ली। इसके बाद उसे नज़दीक ही गणेश भगवान का मंदिर नजर आया जहां पर किसी ने भगवान गणेश के समक्ष घी रखा था। बहू ने उसकी को अपनी रोटी पर लगा लिया और खा गई। इस हरकत को देखकर भगवान गणेश को बहुत गुस्सा आया और उन्होंने अपनी नाक पर उंगली चढ़ा ली। 

कुछ समय बाद जब गांव वालों ने ऐसा देखा तो उन्हें बड़ा अचरज हुआ और उन्होंने भगवान गणेश को लाख समझाने की कोशिश की लेकिन उन्होंने अपनी उंगली वापस नहीं उतारी। धीरे-धीरे बात राजा तक पहुंची, फिर पंडितों को बुलाया गया और ज्योतिषियों को भी बुलाया गया। हालाँकि भगवान गणेश ने ऊँगली नहीं हटाई। तब राजा ने ऐलान किया कि, जो भी भगवान गणेश को नाक से उंगली हटाने के लिए मना लेगा उसे 5 गांव इनाम के तौर पर आ जाएगा। 

तब विधवा की बहू ने कहा कि, क्या मैं कोशिश करूँ? इस बात पर सभी हँसने लगे। हालांकि क्योंकि अब तक लाख जतन के बावजूद भगवान गणेश का गुस्सा कम नहीं हुआ था तो लोगों ने सोचा कि चलो एक बार यह भी कर के देख लेते हैं। इसके लिए बहू ने शर्त रखी कि, मेरे घर से लेकर मंदिर तक एक पर्दा बांध दिया जाए। लोगों ने ऐसा ही किया। 

इसके बाद बहू ने अपने कपड़े में एक मोगरी छुपाई और मंदिर पहुंच गई। यहां जाकर उसने भगवान गणेश को चेतावनी दी कि, अपनी उंगली हटा लो नहीं तो एक मोगरी मार के मैं आपके टुकड़े-टुकड़े कर दूंगी। भगवान गणेश को लगा कि, यह औरत पूरी तरह पागल है कहीं मुझे सच में मोगरी ना मार दे। ऐसा सोचकर उन्होंने अपने नाक से उंगली हटा ली। जिसे देखकर गांव वाले बेहद खुश हुए और बहू का जय जय कारा करने लगे। 

इसके बाद राजा के ऐलान के मुताबिक बहू को 5 गांव इनाम में दिए गए। बताया जाता है कि, तब से ही बुधवार का व्रत करने वाले लोग इस कथा (Budhwar Vrat Katha) को सुनते हैं और दूसरों को सुनाते हैं और भगवान गणेश से यही वरदान मांगते हैं कि, जैसे उन्होंने बहू की बात मानी वैसे ही हमारी बात मान कर हमारी मनोकामना की पूर्ति करें।

इसी आशा के साथ कि, आपको यह लेख भी पसंद आया होगा एस्ट्रोसेज के साथ बने रहने के लिए हम आपका बहुत–बहुत धन्यवाद करते हैं।

Budhwar (Wednesday) Vrat Katha (Story) – English

BUDH or MERCURY is considered as the greatest among the wisest. It is the closest planet to sun and it is the smallest in the solar system. This Devata bestows wisdom and wealth etc. on his devotees. A prayer to Him, especially on Wednesdays brings in manifold benefits like removal of all obstacles, helps one to get a progeny, possession of fertile lands etc.

Once there was a newly-wed. On a Sunday, he went to his father-in-laws house to take his wife with him. It was the first time after marriage. He was welcomed by the in-laws and was provided with best food and bedding. His wife’s friends cut jokes with him. He enjoyed their jokes and conversation. He forgot the outside world as he enjoyed the hospitality offered to him by his wife’s younger brothers and sisters.

Monday and Tuesday were spent in other pastimes. It was now Wednesday. He told his mother-in-law, I have an urgent piece of work today. You send your daughter with me Immediately. But today is Wednesday. Mercury is not favorable to girls on Wednesday. It is considered inauspicious sending daughters in their in-laws house. I shall not send my daughter today, said the mother-in-law.

I care a fig for the Mercury. He cannot harm me. Wednesday is very favorable for the businessmen like me. I have also very urgent piece of work at home, said the son-in-law. The mother-in-law said. You came here on Sunday. Monday was your hospitality day. The guest should enjoy only one days hospitality. You have over-stayed. This is not our fault. How could we ask you to go away on Tuesday? It was for you to decide. Now, please go tomorrow for heavens sake.

The son-in-law was adamant. He insisted on leaving the same day. The in-laws read his mood and agreed to send their daughter with him. They arranged a chariot for the couple. Soon, the couple reached near a township. The girl was thirsty. She said to her husband, I am very thirsty. Please arrange some cold water for me. The husband agreed and went towards the township. Another Youngman resembling her husband brought water for her. She could not distinguish between the two. She took him for her husband and had a good chat with him.
In the meanwhile, her real husband appeared on the scene. He was surprised to see his wife chatting and cutting jokes with someone else. He was annoyed at her conduct. The wife also felt bemused when she saw the like of her husband standing with a water pot In his hand. Both the males quarrelled among themselves and claimed the lady as their wife. Incidentally a constable came there and wanted to know what the matter was. He said to the lady, Who is your real husband?

The lady said, I am in a fix myself. They resemble each other so much. The real husband felt sorry. He remembered his mother-in-laws words. The constable took them to the king and told the whole story. The king asked his minister to administer justice. The minister said to the constable, It is late evening. Lock them up in separate cells. Arrange strict night watch. I will give my judgment tomorrow.

All the three were locked up in separate cells. It was dead of night. Mercury had a Sound sleep. The real husband was very restless. He was repentant. He uttered loudly, I am suffering for my pride and disobedience to my in-laws. Oh God, forgive me this time. The guards were marking all these uttering’s. The next morning the minister sent for the guards. The guards related one of the Youngman’s behavior.

The minister said, The man who had a restless night is the real husband. His wife should be restored to him. He should be freed. Produce the second person in my court. The guards went to the prison cell. They set free the real husband and his wife. They were happy to be together again. The guards went to the other Youngman. His cell was empty though locked from outside. They reported the matter to the minister. He was astonished to know that the cell was empty though locked from outside. He went to the senior minister and related the whole story.

The senior minister smiled and said, The missing prisoner is Mercury. Mercury rules on Wednesdays. This man challenged Mercury’s authority. He felt offended and disguised himself as her husband to teach him a lesson. Today Is Thursday. Jupiter rules on Thursdays. Mercury disappeared exactly at sunrise. Don’t be afraid. The guards are not at fault.

The king was happy over his ministers judgment. The husband and wife reached home and related the whole story to their near and dear ones.

Wednesday Fast – Rituals, Method, and Benefits

Wednesday is considered the best day for fasting. On this day lord Ganesh should also be worshiped along with Buddha. According to mythological beliefs, fasting on Wednesday brings peace in life. Keeping fast on this day increases intelligence. According to mythological beliefs, the fasting of Wednesday should start from Wednesday with Visakha Nakshatra. It is believed that the wishes of a person who observes a fast on Wednesdays are fulfilled. By observing the fast of Wednesday, happiness and peace remain in the life of a person, and prosperity increases. By observing this fast, a person never lacks money. By observing a fast on Wednesday, a person gets success in various fields.

Wednesday Fasting Method 

On Wednesday, after waking up early in the morning, after taking a bath sprinkle Ganga water in your house. After installing the idol of Lord Buddha or lord Shankar on a bronze vessel, offer them Bilva Patra, Akshat, and incense and worship them by lighting a lamp of ghee. After reciting the fast story of Wednesday, perform aarti, then distribute the prasad of jaggery, rice, and curd and consume it yourself.

Wednesday Fasting Ritual

• The fasting on Wednesday should be done till 7 Wednesdays and it is considered appropriate to start it during the Shukla Paksha of the month.
  
  
• Please tell that no fast should be started in Pitru Paksha.
  
  
• On Wednesday morning, after retiring from bath meditation, first of all, install the idol of Lord Ganesha in a copper vessel.
  
  
• It is auspicious to face the east direction for worship during the fast of Wednesday. If facing east is not possible, then you can start worshiping in the fast by facing north.
  
  
• Sitting on the seat, worship Lord Ganesha with flowers, incense, lamp, camphor, and sandalwood.
  
  
• It is believed that it is auspicious to offer dub i.e. Durva in worship.
  
  
• After this, offer Modak to lord Ganesh and chant this mantra 108 times while meditating on God in your mind. ‘Om Gan Ganpate Namah’
  
  

Wednesday Fasting Benefits

Happiness, peace, and fame remain in the life of the person who observes the fast on Wednesday. By observing this fast, the food grains of the person are never empty. Worshiping Ganesha on Wednesday removes the troubles of life. It is believed that by observing fast on Wednesday, the presence of the planet Mercury in the horoscope is an auspicious place. If your earned money is going in vain even after your right efforts, then fast on Wednesday.  

Wednesday Fasting Significance

The person who observes a fast on Wednesday gets all the happiness. There is no shortage of anything in the life of a person who observes a fast on Wednesday and there is peace on the malefic planets. The intellect of a person who observes Wednesday’s fast increases. 

Fasting and its Significance

‘Fasting’ refers to abstaining from food or certain kind of food items as a prayer or tribute to the divine. Fasting can offer you both spiritual and physical benefits and gives you an opportunity to connect with your favorite deity. It purifies both your external and internal impurities. Also called as Upavas or Vrat, it can also help cleanse your system and improve your body metabolism.

Importance of the 7 Week Days

Each of the 7 week days represents a planet and is named only after them, as per the Hindu system. Thus, Monday represents the Moon; Tuesday, Mars; Wednesday, Mercury; Thursday, Jupiter; Friday, Venus; Saturday, Saturn; and Sunday, the Sun. The days of the week are also dedicated to specific deities. Offering your sincere prayers to that particular deity and the planetary god on his or her special weekday is believed to please the deity and help receive their blessings in abundance.

Wednesday and Planet Mercury

Wednesday, also known as Budhavar, is the day of Budha or Mercury, who is regarded as the wisest and youngest of planets and considered as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom and wealth. Lord Vishnu is the ruling God of this planet and hence, Wednesday is dedicated to him.

Mythology Behind Wednesday Fasting

Wednesday Fasting

There is an interesting story that narrates the significance of Budhavar Vrat. Once there lived a well-to-do moneylender.

Once, he went to his parents-in-law’s house to bring back his wife, who was staying there for some time. That day happened to be a Wednesday and her parents were reluctant to allow their daughter to return with her husband immediately, as Wednesdays are not regarded auspicious for undertaking travels.

But the man was in a hurry and so, he pressurized his wife to accompany him back on that day itself. While they were returning in a bullock cart, the wife felt thirsty midway in the journey.

The man had to go looking for water and when he returned, a shock awaited him.

There was another man who looked so very similar to him, sitting in the cart along with his wife. When questioned, the new man replied nonchalantly that he was the real husband of the lady, while the lady sat thoroughly confused about the two similar looking husbands!

But as the harassed husband was at his wit’s ends, an old man who came to the scene and hearing what actually happened, advised him to take refuge in Budha.

 The man realized his mistake of starting that travel on a Wednesday, prayed earnestly to Budha, promising the God that he would undertake his worship and fasting on Wednesdays and pleading with him to save him from the predicament.

 Budha being a merciful deity, listened to the hapless man’s plea with compassion, forgave his mistake, made the duplicate disappear as mysteriously as he had appeared and ended his misery in no time.

The grateful man understood the significance of prayers and kept his word by observing Budhavar fasting and worship.

Wednesday Fasting Procedure

Budhavar Vrat or Wednesday fasting begins right from early in the morning on that day, and continues for the next 24 hours. Some people take a single meal in the afternoon on that day. Sometimes, the husband and wife observe the fast together. Devotees spend the day in constant prayers to Lord Vishnu, chanting hymns like Vishnu Sahasranamam (1000 names of Lord Vishnu) in his praise, singing bhajans (songs), reading and hearing stories about him and offering Tulsi (basil) leaves.

During Wednesday fasting, people also offer prayers to Budha. Mercury is fond of green color and hence, people make offerings of green moong dhal (green gram), grapes, green vegetables and green cloth, along with cooked rice, curd, jaggery (cane sugar), sweets etc. to Budha. Some people wear green clothes and feed the cows with fodder and green gram. Some others feed the poor and needy. This fast is generally begun on the first Wednesday of Shukla Paksha, the waxing phase of the Moon and is continued for as long as 21 successive Wednesdays.

Benefits of Fasting on Wednesdays

Budhavar Vrat or Wedbesday fasting would please both Lord Vishnu and the planetary deity Budha, and bestow you with the following blessings:

• Prayers to Vishnu shall help to neutralize any negative effects of Mercury
• Bestow intelligence and prosperity
• Bless with good education and help achieve education goals
• Remove blocks related to education
• Grant wealth and wisdom
• Bless with a good family life and fortunes
• Business ventures started on Wednesdays, when the Vrat is observed, shall prosper
• Reduce the effects of a badly placed Mercury, Mercury Dasa Bhukti or a debilitated Mercury in birth chart

Connect With The Divine

The sacred scriptures prescribe fire ceremony, Abishekam (hydration ceremony), Pooja/Archana (Light and Sound ceremony), Yantra and Mantra (special sounds) as the ways to offer your prayer to the divine. Out of these, fire ceremony is the most evolved spiritual technology on earth to connect with the divine beings.

Participate in the remedial services to clear your karma and receive the blessings.

Vishnu Homa

Lord Vishnu is the preserver and protector of the universe and one among the Trinity…

Mercury Fire Lab

Mercury concerns the mind, and your sign and house position influences the mysterious way you put it all together up there Fasting is a good concept if not religiusly the for your health as well becaise it simply helps us detox at times.

Many Hindus keep fasts every other day of the week to please a certain deity.

Do you keep a fast on Wednesdays?

This day fasting has a different meaning, the right way to do it with the perfect arti and more.

Why Keep A Wednesday Fast?

It is believed that a Wednesday fast is all about increasing your intellectual development and to get the auspicious results of planet Mercury. It is said that you can fulfill the desires and get wealth and happiness.

How To Keep It

Begin from first Wednesday of Shukla Paksha of any month and keep it continuously for 21 Wednesdays. Wear green clothes after a bath in the morning and worship Lord Bhud (mercury) and then read the Vishnu Sahastrnaam.

You must wake up before sunrise and then clean your house. Puify the entire house with Gagnga jal or water from any holy river.

Now wherever the Ishan Kon (North-East direction) of house is, place an idol of Lord Budh or Shankar, and in case you do not have one, a picture in a utensil would do. With a puja thali complete with incense, akshat, bel leaves and lamp of ghee, chant the mantra and worship Budh Dev.

When the entire day is over and so is your fast, in the evening, worship Lord Budh and listen to or read out Vrat Katha. Perform the aarti and after sunset, do the puja with lamp, jaggery, incense sticks, Bhat (boiled rice), curd and then, distribute the Prasaad.

Significance of Wednesday Fasting

Besides hoping for wisdom, many businessmen keep a fast on Wednesdays for profit. Itos belived that this reduces the number of obstacles they will encounter in business.

Things to Remember

Wear green clothes.

Gift mealsto the Brahmins.

Have ameal just once.

Never leave a fast in the middle.

Do not get up in the middle of the katha.

The Vrat Katha

A rich person with the name Madhusudan used to live in Samtapur Nagar. He was married to a virtuous girl, Sangita of Balrampur who was also known for her beauty. One day, Madhusudan went to Balrampur on Wednesday to take his wife. He asked her parents to bid their daughter a farewell. The parents said: “Child today is Wednesday. Traveling for any auspicious work is not done on Wednesday.”

But this did not bother Madhusudan. He did not believe in auspicious so Sangita had to forcefully bid farewell to her parents.

The couple began their journey in a bullock cart but after a short distance,the wheel of the cart broke. They started traveling by foot and after a while, Sangita felt thirsty. Her husband, Madhusudan went o get her water after making her sit under a tree.

When he came back, there was a man sitting next to her. Sangita was also shocked looking at him, as her husband and the man looked just identical.

Madhusudan asked that person who he was and why was he sitting next to Sangita to which the man replied that he had brought her from her parent’s huse after a farewell but the man questioned Madhusudan in return “who are you”?

Madhusudan shouted and said “You are definitely a thief or a swindler. She is my wife Sangita. I had made her sit under the tree and went to bring water.”

Hearing this, the man said “O brother, you are lying. When Sangita was feeling thirsty, I went to bring water. I have already given her water. Now you be quiet and leave from here. Otherwise, I will call some soldier and get you caught.”

The two then had a fight with many people watching. Some soldiers also came in and they caught the two and took them to the king. After listeninng to both version, king also could not decide anything. Even Sangita could not distingusih who her real husband was.

The two were out in prison which scared the original Madhusudan. Then a voice came from sky said: “Madhusudan! You should have listened to Sangita’s parents and not made a departure on Wednesday. This all is happening due to the wrath of Budhdev.”

Asking for forgiveness, Madhusudan prayed to Lord Budh Dev and promised that he will keep a fast on every Wednesday.

He was forgoven and the duplicate alos vanished immediately. It puzzled many but eventually the kind gave an honourable farewell to Mashusudan and his wife.

The bullock art’s wheel was repaired and they went to Samtapur. The couple started observing the Wednesday fasts and liced happily.

Wednesday Fast Aarti

Aarti Yugalkishor Ki Kijiye.

Tan Man Dhan Nayochawar Kijiye. Gorshyam Mukh Nirkhan Lijiye. Hari Ka Rup Nayan Bhari Pijiye.

Ravi Shashi Koti Badan Ki Shobha.

 Tahi Nirkhi Mero Mann Lobha. Odhe Neel Peet Pat Sari.

Kunjbihari Girivardhari. Fulan Sej Phul Ki Mala.

Ratan Singhasan Baatai Nandlal.

Kanchan Thar Kapoor Ki Baati

Hari Aae Nirmal Bhai Chati.

 Sri Purushotam Girivardhari.

Aarti Kare Sakal Nar Nari. Nandnandan Brijbhan Kishori.

Parmanand Sawami Avichal Jori.

Wednesday Vrat: How To Please Lord Budh Dev, Right Way To Fast, Do Aarti

Wednesday Fast

The method, importance and story of the Wednesday fast

Venice days fast is considered to be very fruitful. A person observes this fast to calm his planet, Mercury. Wednesday’s fast is mostly observed by people who believe in Lord Ganesha. The Lord Ganesha is worshipped on this day. In The Puranas, it is believed that by keeping a fast of Wednesday, all the problems of the human beings are removed by blessings of Lord Ganesha and happiness shall enter into your life.

Method of fasting on Wednesday-

Wednesday’s fast has to be kept very carefully. It is important to observe the fast by falling all the rules and regulations in order to remove the crisis from your life.

Following are the steps-
 

Step 1- if someone wishes to observe the fast of Wednesday for the first time then start from the Wednesday of Vaishak Nakshatra.

Step 2- lord Ganesha and the nine planets should be worshipped before starting the fast of Wednesday.

Step 3- you must get up early and take a bath before the sun sunrise on a Wednesday morning.

Step 4- after taking the resolution of the fast you should wear green garland or green colour cloth all day.

Step 5- lord Ganesha, lord Buddh or Lord Shankar can be worshipped on this day.

Step 6- no food should be consumed on this day but fruits are allowed.

Step 7- a meal without salt in 8 can be taken after the sunset Aarti. Food items such as curd, moong, pudding or things that are made from green things can be consumed.
 

The significance of the Wednesday fast-

The Wednesday fast is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and it has its own special importance. Observing a fast on this day makes the wealth accumulation plans successful. The people who own money and ways to avoid the wastage of money should observe the fast of Wednesday. Many people observe this fast of Wednesday to remove family disputes and to create a happy environment in the family.
 

What are the things to be done on Wednesday fast?

– You must sacrifice the food on this day. It should be taken only once a day.

– It is mandatory to use rock salt instead of ordinary salt during the fast.

– curd and potato can be consumed.

– The items made from Kattu flour can be e consumed.

– can use the dry ginger sauce in the fast.

– The Wednesday’s fast should be observed on the Wednesday of Krishna Paksha.

The story of the Wednesday fast-

Any auspicious work is prohibited on Wednesdays. During ancient times a moneylender stubbornly tried to take his wife home on A Wednesday. Despite everyone’s Persuasion, when he did not agree, people allowed him to bid farewell to his wife. When his wife got thirsty on the way he went to a nearby river to fetch water. While returning with the water, another person of his same face appeared to be standing with his wife who was telling his wife as his wife. The money lenders wife also got upset seeing two people of the same face and could not decide who are Real husband was. The moneylender and the Rival started fighting among themselves. In the end, the moneylender understood that this was the result of his persistence. He immediately apologized to God to save him from this trouble. The person who looked like him was actually Lord Buddha himself. At that time Lord Buddh who was present there explained to him about Wednesday’s fast.

Wednesday Fast: Rituals, Method, And Benefits

Fasting is a spiritual practice embraced by various cultures and religions worldwide. Wednesday fasting, in particular, holds a special significance in many traditions. Whether you observe it for spiritual reasons, as a means of detoxification, or for personal growth, understanding the rituals, methods, and benefits can enhance your fasting experience. In this blog, we delve into the world of Wednesday fasting to help you embark on this transformative journey.

Wednesday Fasting Across Cultures and Religions

Wednesday fasting isn’t confined to a single culture or faith; rather, it’s observed in different ways across the world. Let’s explore how this practice manifests in various traditions:

1. Hinduism

In Hinduism, Wednesday fasting, known as “Budhvar Vrat,” is dedicated to Lord Vithala or Vitthal, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Devotees fast on Wednesdays and consume only vegetarian foods such as fruits and milk. It’s believed to bring prosperity, good health, and fulfillment of wishes.

Budhwar Vrat Katha

 Budhvar, Wednesday, is dedicated to Lord Krishna and the planet Budh or Mercury. The day is also associated with Lord Vithal, an incarnation of Krishna . In some regions, Lord Vishnu is worshiped. Keeping a fast (Upvaas) on Budhvar is believed to help in leading a peaceful family life. Those devotees who undertake a fast on the day only take a single meal in the afternoon. The fasting is observed mainly by husband and wife together. Green color is considered highly auspicious on the day.In Astrology, mercury is considered to be compassionate and generous. Mercury is usually depicted riding a lion.In some regions, people start new ventures on Wednesday as Mercury or Budh is considered to help new business ventures. Educational activities begin on Wednesday in some places.

Vrat katha

Planet Budh is known as planet Mercury too.Lord Budh has four hands. Sword, Thaal, Gada and Varmudra are seen in his hands. Lord Budh has golden crown on his head and wears ornaments of yellow flowers and yellow clothes. According to the Atharv Ved, Budh was born to Chandrama and Tara. Since the child was very intelligent, Lord Brahma gave the name Budh to him. According to one story of Mahabharat, King Manu got married his daughter Ila to Budh Dev. King Pururva was son of Ila and Budh. According to Sreemad Bhagwat, the place of Budh Grah is higher by 2 lakh Yojan than Shukra Grah. Normally, Budh Grah is associated with good things. But when it crosses the way of Surya Grah, there is a possibility for Strong Wind (Cyclone), Flood and Drought. According to Matsyapuran, Budh Grah is yellow in colour, The Rath is white in colour and is glowing with bright light, drove by ten speedy horses. Budh Grah is the Lord of Mithun and Kanya rashi.
Budh Pooja is recommended to reduce the tribulations caused due to malefic position of MERCURY in the horoscope.

Budh Puja is to appease the planet Mercury. Budh Puja is very useful & beneficial puja, since it’s worship strengthens benefic Mervury & increases its positive influence and pacifies malefic effects of the planet & neutralizes its negative effect. Budh Puja is recommended for those having malefic Budh or wrong placed Bhudh as per horoscope.

The planets are to propitiated against their evil influences, to ward off them, the Budh Puja is done with faith to ward off all evils of Budh as per the horoscope.

Once there was a newly wed. On a Sunday, he went to his father-in-laws house to take his wife with him. It was the first time after marriage. He was welcomed by the in-laws and was provided with best food and bedding. His wife’s friends cut jokes with him. He enjoyed their jokes and conversation. He forgot the outside world as he enjoyed the hospitality offered to him by his wife’s younger brothers and sisters.

Monday and Tuesday were spent in other pastimes. It was now Wednesday. He told his mother-in-law, I have an urgent piece of work today. You send your daughter with me immediately. But today is Wednesday. Mercury is not favorable to girls on Wednesday. It is considered inauspicious sending daughters in their in-laws house. I shall not send my daughter today, said the mother-in-law.

I do not care for the Mercury. He cannot harm me. Wednesday is very favorable for the businessmen like me. I have also very urgent piece of work at home, said the son-in-law. The mother-in-law said. You came here on Sunday. Monday was your hospitality day. The guest should enjoy only one day’s hospitality. You have over-stayed. This is not our fault. How could we ask you to go away on Tuesday? It was for you to decide. Now, please go tomorrow for heaven sake.

The son-in-law was adamant. He insisted on leaving the same day. The in-laws read his mood and agreed to send their daughter with him. They arranged a chariot for the couple. Soon, the couple reached near a township. The girl was thirsty. She said to her husband, I am very thirsty. Please arrange some water for me. The husband agreed and went towards the township. Another young man resembling her husband brought water for her. She could not distinguish between the two. She took him for her husband and had a good chat with him.

In the meanwhile, her real husband appeared on the scene. He was surprised to see his wife chatting and cutting jokes with someone else. He was annoyed at her conduct. The wife also felt bemused when she saw the like of her husband standing with a water pot in his hand. Both the males quarreled among themselves and claimed the lady as their wife. Incidentally a constable came there and wanted to know what the matter was. He said to the lady, who is your real husband?

The lady said, I am in a fix myself. They resemble each other so much. The real husband felt sorry. He remembered his mother-in-laws words. The constable took them to the king and told the whole story. The king asked his minister to administer justice. The minister said to the constable, it is late evening. Lock them up in separate cells. Arrange strict night watch. I will give my judgment tomorrow.

All the three were locked up in separate cells. It was dead of night. Mercury had a Sound sleep. The real husband was very restless. He was repentant. He uttered loudly; I am suffering for my pride and disobedience to my in-laws. Oh God, forgive me this time. The guards were marking all these uttering. The next morning the minister sent for the guards. The guards related one of the youngmen’s behaviors.

The minister said, the man who had a restless night is the real husband. His wife should be restored to him. He should be freed. Produce the second person in my court. The guards went to the prison cell. They set free the real husband and his wife. They were happy to be together again. The guards went to the other young man. His cell was empty though locked from outside. They reported the matter to the minister. He was astonished to know that the cell was empty though locked from outside. He went to the senior minister and related the whole story.

The senior minister smiled and said the missing prisoner is Mercury. Mercury rules on Wednesdays. This man challenged Mercury’s authority. He felt offended and disguised himself as her husband to teach him a lesson. Today Is Thursday. Jupiter rules on Thursdays. Mercury disappeared exactly at sunrise. Don’t be afraid. The guards are not at fault.

The king was happy over his minister’s judgment. The husband and wife reached home and related the whole story to their near and dear ones.

Benefit from Vrat:

If you are suffering by Skin desease or if you stutter or if you have trouble with langaugae or pronounciation, this is the best Vrat(fats).

Ritual:
Hindu devotees who fast on Wednesdays take a single meal in the afternoon. The ritual fast, i.e., ‘vrat’ or ‘upvaas,’ is observed by couples – the husband and the wife together. ‘Budhvar Upvaas’ or Wednesday Fastis believed to be auspicious for leading a peaceful family life. People start new business or enterprise on Wednesdays as the planet Mercury or Budh is believed to augment new projects. This day is also lucky for students and they pray for success in education.

Budhwar (Wednesday) Vrat Katha (Story) : बुधवार व्रत कथा

Budhwar or Wednesday is the day to worship lord Krishna, also known as Yugal Kishore and Planet Mercury. Budhwar is the day of Lord Budha (Budhan) or Planet Mercury – one of the Navagrahas or nine planets in Hindu astrology.

बुद्धवार व्रत विधि

ग्रह शांति तथा सर्व-सुखों की इच्छा रखने वालों को बुद्धवार का व्रत करना चाहिये. इस व्रत में दिन-रात में एक ही बार भोजन करना चाहिए. इस व्रत के समय हरी वस्तुओं का उपयोग करना श्रेष्ठतम है. इस व्रत के अंत में शंकर जी की पूजा, धूप, बेल-पत्र आदि से करनी चाहिए .  साथ ही बुद्धवार की कथा सुनकर आरती के बाद प्रसाद लेकर जाना चाहिये. इस व्रत का प्रारंभ शुक्ल पक्ष के प्रथम बुद्धवार से करें. 21 व्रत रखें. बुद्धवार के व्रत से बुध ग्रह की शांति तथा धन, विद्या और व्यापार में वृद्धि होती है.

बुद्धवार व्रत कथा – Budhwar Vrat Katha

एक समय एक व्यक्ति अपनी पत्नी को विदा करवाने के लिये अपनी ससुराल गया. वहां पर कुछ दिन रहने के पश्चात् सास-ससुर से विदा करने के लिये कहा. किन्तु सबने कहा कि आज बुद्धवार का दिन है आज के दिन गमन नहीं करते हैं. वह व्यक्ति किसी प्रकार न माना और हठधर्मी करके बुद्धवार के दिन ही पत्नी को विदा कराकर अपने नगर को चल पड़ा. राह में उसकी पत्नी को प्यास लगी तो उसने अपने पति से कहा कि मुझे बहुत जोर से प्यास लगी है. तब वह व्यक्ति लोटा लेकर रथ से उतरकर जल लेने चला गया. जैसे ही वह व्यक्ति पानी लेकर अपनी पत्नी के निकट आया तो वह यह देखकर आश्चर्य से चकित रह गया कि ठीक अपनी ही जैसी सूरत तथा वैसी ही वेश-भूषा में वह व्यक्ति उसकी पत्नी के साथ रथ में बैठा हुआ है.

उसने क्रोध से कहा कि तू कौन है जो मेरी पत्नी के निकट बैठा हुआ है.  दूसरा व्यक्ति बोला कि यह मेरी पत्नी है. इसे मैं अभी-अभी ससुराल से विदा कराकर ला रहा हूं. वे दोनों व्यक्ति परस्पर झगड़ने लगे. तभी राज्य के सिपाही आकर लोटे वाले व्यक्ति को पकड़ने लगे. स्त्री से पूछा, तुम्हारा असली पति कौन सा है.  तब पत्नी शांत ही रही क्योंकि दोनों एक जैसे थे.

वह किसे अपना असली पति कहे. वह व्यक्ति ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करता हुआ बोला – हे परमेश्वर, यह क्या लीला है कि सच्चा झूठा बन रहा है. तभी आकाशवाणी हुई कि मूर्ख आज बुद्धवार के दिन तुझे गमन नहीं करना था. तूने किसी की बात नहीं मानी.  यह सब लीला बुद्धदेव भगवान की है. उस व्यक्ति ने तब बुद्धदेव जी से प्रार्थना की और अपनी गलती के लिये क्षमा मांगी. तब बुद्धदेव जी अन्तर्ध्यान हो गए. वह अपनी स्त्री को लेकर घर आया तथा बुद्धवार का व्रत वे दोनों पति-पत्नी नियमपूर्वक करने लगे.  जो व्यक्ति इस कथा को श्रवण करता तथा सुनाता है उसको बुद्धवार के दिन यात्रा करने का कोई दोष नहीं लगता है, उसको सर्व प्रकार के सुखों की प्राप्ति होती है.

बुद्धवार व्रत की आरती

आरती युगलकिशोर की कीजै. तन मन धन न्यौछावर कीजै..

गौरश्याम मुख निरखत रीजै. हरि का स्वरुप नयन भरि पीजै..

रवि शशि कोट बदन की शोभा. ताहि निरखि मेरो मन लोभा..

ओढ़े नील पीत पट सारी. कुंजबिहारी गिरवरधारी..

फूलन की सेज फूलन की माला. रत्न सिंहासन बैठे नन्दलाला..

कंचनथार कपूर की बाती. हरि आए निर्मल भई छाती..

श्री पुरुषोत्तम गिरिवरधारी. आरती करें सकल ब्रज नारी..

नन्दनन्दन बृजभान, किशोरी.  परमानन्द स्वामी अविचल जोरी ..

Budhwar Vrat Katha, बुधवार व्रत कथा, Wednesday Weekly Fast story in Hindi text. This fast is dedicated to planet Budh or Mercury.

Everything you Need To Know about Wednesday Fasting

Wednesday fast vrat

Wednesday fast vrat is addressed to propitiate the planet Mercury (Budh Dev). However, the chief deity worshipped on the puja day is Lord Mahadev (Shiv Shankar). This vrat is advised for those who have a weaker Budh in their Kundali.

How to do the Wednesday Puja

place a bronze plate with the image of Lord Shankar or Budh Dev. Offer green color cloth and decorate the idol with flowers. The observers of the vrat wear green color clothes. Ghee lamp, sandalwood, sweets and green vegetables are the highlight of the offerings.

Rules for the wednesday vrat

Puja is offered once in the morning and again in the evening. The observers fast for the whole day. Food and dakshina is given to at least one Brahman in the evening. Donation of green vegetables and green clothes are highly auspicious on this day. Taking salt is prohibited on the day.

Budhvar Vrat Story

Once there lived a rich moneylender. His wife had gone to her parents’ house and the money lender wished to get her back to his house. When he went to his in-laws’ house and asked them to send his wife, they said it was a Wednesday and the day is not an auspicious one for travels.

Budhvar Vrat Story

The money lender persisted and did not listen to their advice. He forcibly took his wife back from their home and started his return journey in a bullock cart.

The strange turn of events

The money lender’s wife felt thirsty and asked for water. The Moneylender got down from the cart to get some water. When he came back, he was astonished to see a replica of his own self in the bullock cart. When he was surprised and asked who the new man was, the man replied, he was the husband of the lady in the cart and was taking her back to his home from her parents’ home.

The strange turn of events

The money lender was surprised and the issue was taken to the police for resolving. Everyone including the wife got confused and the moneylender prayed sincerely to Budh Dev to intervene in the issue.

Budh Dev solves the problem

From above, Budh Dev spoke in the ethereal voice and said he invited this misery due to the anger of Budh Dev as he did not follow the rule of not travelling on a Wednesday. However, Budh Dev forgave the moneylender and the dupe disappeared. Now the moneylender realized his mistake and observed the Wednesday fast regularly from then onwards. Prosperity and happiness ruled their family forever.

Benefits of Wednesday Fasting Vrat

The most important aspects of life are wisdom, voice and business. Lord Budh is the god of all these three aspects in human life. Therefore observing the Wednesday vrat can bestow these three aspects in abundance due to the blessings of Budh Dev. Since Lord Budh is the god of professional life, this vrat can also ensure an overwhelming professional success.

Budhvar Vrat  Wednesday Fasting

Budh or Mercury is considered as the greatest among the wisest. It is the closest planet to the sun and it is the smallest in the solar system. Budhvar Vrat or Wednesday Fast is dedicated to lord Ganeshji or the Bud or planet mercury.

This Devata bestows wisdom and wealth etc. on his devotees. A prayer to Him, especially on Wednesdays brings in manifold benefits like the removal of all obstacles, helps one to get a progeny, possession of fertile lands etc.

Keeping a fast (Upvaas) on Budhvar is believed to help in leading a peaceful family life, to get the auspicious results of the Mercury planet.

The god of Mercury (planet) bestow wealth and wisdom to his devotees. He is worshipped for good intelligence, education, success in business and commerce. Lord Ganapathi is the god of prosperity, wealth, and wisdom so worshiping and fasting for Lord Ganesh and Planet Mercury is best on Wednesday.

People fast on Wednesdays as this brings the benefits associated with planet Mercury or Budh. These benefits include the growth of business and happy and peaceful home life. Mercury grants intelligence, good judgment, and wit. He also bestows success in education, harmonious relationships, and success in artistic ventures.

In Astrology, mercury is considered to be the wisest, People start new ventures on Wednesday as Mercury or Budh is considered to help new business ventures. Educational activities also begin on Wednesday in some places.

Devotees who undertake a fast on the day only take a single meal in the afternoon. The fasting is observed mainly by husband and wife together.  Budhwar Vrat is observed for 24 hours, Couples undertake the fast together for a happy married life.

Green is the color of the day and emerald is the stone associated with Mercury. People wear green-colored dresses. The offering made to Budha usually includes green-colored grams like Moong Dal.

On the day, devotees listen to the Budhvar Vrat Katha before performing the evening puja. Green color leaves, especially Tulsi leaves, are used in Pujas. Mercury is connected with brainpower and mental acumen.

The Wednesday fast helps by making the devotee wise and intelligent. Mercury can also bestow prosperity. Observing this fast removes problems from life and brings good fortune and happiness.

Chant this mantra

“Om Braang Breeng Broung Sah Budhay Namah”

Vedic Mantra

Om Udbuddhayesvagne Pratijagihi Tvamishtapurte Sa An Srijethamaya Nya
Asmintsandhasthe Adhyuttarasminvishvedeva Yajmanashch Seedat Budhay Namah

Budvar Fast Katha in English

A person named Madhusudan used to live in Samtapur Nagar. He was very rich. He was married to a beautiful and virtuous girl, Sangita of Balrampur. Once Madhusudan went to Balrampur on Wednesday to take his wife.

He asked the parents of his wife to do farewell to Sangita. Parents said “ Child today is Wednesday. Traveling for any auspicious work is not done on Wednesday.” But Madhusudan did not listen. He told that he did not believe in auspicious or unfavorable things. After a lot of insisting, the parents of Sangita had to do their farewell forcefully.

Both started their journey in a bullock cart. After covering a short distance, the wheel of their cart broke down. From there, they started traveling by foot. On the way, Sangita felt thirsty. Madhusudan made her sit under and tree and went to bring water.

When Madhusudan came back with water, he was surprised to see a man of his face sitting near his wife. Sangita was also shocked looking at him, there was no difference in both of them.

Madhusudan asked that person “who are you and why are you sitting with my wife?” The man replied “Brother, this is my wife Sangita. I have brought her from my parents-in-law’s house. But, who are you to ask me such a question?”

Madhusudan almost shouted and said “You are definitely a thief or a swindler. She is my wife Sangita. I had made her sit under the tree and went to bring water.” Hearing this, the man said “O brother, you are lying. When Sangita was feeling thirsty, I went to bring water. I have already given her water. Now you be quiet and leave from here. Otherwise, I will call some soldier and get you caught.”

Both started fighting. Seeing them fighting many people gathered there. Some soldiers also came there. They caught the two men and took them to the king. After listening to the whole story, the king also could not decide anything. Sangita was not able to identify her husband out of the two.

King said to put them both in prison. On the decision of the king, the original Madhusudan got scared. Then a voice came from the sky saying “Madhusudan! You did not listen to the words of Sangita’s parents and made a departure on Wednesday. This all is happening due to the wrath of Budhdev.

Madhusudan prayed to God Budhdev. He said “O Lord Budh Dev, please forgive me. I committed a big mistake, I will never do any traveling on Wednesday. And, every Wednesday I will observe your fast.”

On praying, Lord Budh Dev forgave him. Immediately, his duplicate vanished from that place. King and other people got puzzled looking at this miracle. By this grace of Budh Dev, the king did an honorable farewell to Madhusudan and his wife.

After walking some distance, they got the bullock cart, on their way. The broken wheel of the cart was repaired. Both sat in that and went to Samtapur. Both Madhusudan and Sangita started observing the fast of Wednesday and started spending their life happily.

By the blessing of Lord Budh Dev, their home was full of wealth and happiness. Observing the fast of Wednesday fulfills all desires of men and women. And, the person who observes this fast doesn’t face any problem in traveling on Wednesday for some important work.

Budhvar Vrat Katha in Hindi

समतापुर नगर में मधुसूदन नामक एक व्यक्ति रहता था. वह बहुत धनवान था. मधुसूदन का विवाह बलरामपुर नगर की अति सुंदर, रूपवती और गुणवंती लड़की संगीता से हुआ था. एक बार मधुसूदन अपनी पत्नी संगीता को लेने बुधवार के दिन अपनी ससुराल बलरामपुर गया. मधुसूदन ने पत्नी के माता-पिता से संगीता को विदा कराने के लिए कहा.

संगीता के माता-पिता मधुसूदन से बोले- ‘बेटा, आज बुधवार है. बुधवार को किसी भी शुभ कार्य के लिए यात्रा नहीं करते.’ परन्तु मधुसूदन नहीं माना. उसने ऐसी शुभ-अशुभ की बातों को न मानने की बात कही. मधुसूदन के न मानने पर संगीता के माता-पिता ने उसे बिदा कर दिया.

दोनों ने बैलगाड़ी से यात्रा प्रारंभ की. दो कोस की यात्रा के बाद उसकी गाड़ी का एक पहिया टूट गया. वहां से दोनों ने पैदल ही यात्रा शुरू की. रास्ते में संगीता को प्यास लगी. मधुसूदन उसे एक पेड़ के नीचे बैठाकर जल लेने चला गया. थोड़ी देर बाद जब मधुसूदन कहीं से जल लेकर वापस आया तो वह देखता है कि उसकी पत्नी के पास उसकी ही शक्ल-सूरत का एक दूसरा व्यक्ति बैठा है.

यह देखते ही मधुसूदन बुरी तरह  परेशान हो गया. संगीता भी मधुसूदन को देखकर हैरान रह गई. वह दोनों में कोई अंतर नहीं कर पाई. मधुसूदन ने उस व्यक्ति से पूछा- ‘तुम कौन हो? और मेरी पत्नी के पास क्यों बैठे हो?’ मधुसूदन की बात सुनकर उस व्यक्ति ने कहा- ‘अरे भाई, यह मेरी पत्नी संगीता है. मैं अपनी पत्नी को ससुराल से विदा करा कर लाया हूँ. लेकिन तुम कौन हो जो मुझसे ऐसा प्रश्न कर रहे हो?’ मधुसूदन ने चीखते हुए कहा- ‘तुम जरूर कोई चोर या ठग हो.

यह मेरी पत्नी संगीता है. मैं इसे पेड़ के नीचे बैठाकर जल लेने गया था.’ इस पर उस व्यक्ति ने कहा- ‘अरे भाई! झूठ तो तुम बोल रहे हो. संगीता को प्यास लगने पर जल लेने तो मैं गया था. मैंने तो जल लाकर अपनी पत्नी को पिला भी दिया है. अब तुम चुपचाप यहां से चले जाओ. नहीं तो सिपाही को बुलाकर तुम्हें पकड़वा दूंगा.’ दोनों एक-दूसरे से लड़ने लगे. उन्हें लड़ते देख बहुत से लोग वहां एकत्र हो गए. नगर के कुछ सिपाही भी वहां आ गए.

सिपाही उन दोनों को पकड़कर राजा के पास ले गए. सारी कहानी सुनकर राजा भी कोई निर्णय नहीं कर पाया. संगीता भी उन दोनों में से अपने वास्तविक पति को नहीं पहचान पा रही थी. राजा ने दोनों को कारागार में डाल देने के लिए कहा. राजा के फैसले पर असली मधुसूदन भयभीत हो उठा. तभी आकाशवाणी हुई- ‘मधुसूदन! तूने संगीता के माता-पिता की बात नहीं मानी और बुधवार के दिन अपनी ससुराल से प्रस्थान किया. यह सब भगवान बुधदेव के प्रकोप से हो रहा है.’ मधुसूदन ने भगवान बुधदेव से प्रार्थना की कि ‘हे भगवान बुधदेव मुझे क्षमा कर दीजिए. मुझसे बहुत बड़ी गलती हुई. भविष्य में अब कभी बुधवार के दिन यात्रा नहीं करूंगा और सदैव बुधवार को आपका व्रत किया करूंगा.’

मधुसूदन के प्रार्थना करने से भगवान बुधदेव ने उसे क्षमा कर दिया. तभी दूसरा व्यक्ति राजा के सामने से गायब हो गया. राजा और दूसरे लोग इस चमत्कार को देख हैरान हो गए. भगवान बुधदेव की इस अनुकम्पा से राजा ने मधुसूदन और उसकी पत्नी को सम्मानपूर्वक विदा किया. कुछ दूर चलने पर रास्ते में उन्हें बैलगाड़ी मिल गई. बैलगाड़ी का टूटा हुआ पहिया भी जुड़ा हुआ था. दोनों उसमें बैठकर समतापुर की ओर चल दिए. मधुसूदन और उसकी पत्नी संगीता दोनों बुधवार को व्रत करते हुए अपने गांव में आनंदपूर्वक जीवन-यापन करने लगे. भगवान बुधदेव की अनुकम्पा से उनके घर में धन-संपत्ति की वर्षा होने लगी.

ल्दी ही उनके जीवन में खुशियां ही खुशियां भर गईं. बुधवार का व्रत करने से स्त्री-पुरुष के जीवन में सभी मंगलकामनाएं  पूरी होती हैं. बुधवार व्रत के दिन क्या-क्या करना चाहिए?  बुधवार व्रत के दिन भगवान शिव को सफेद फूल तथा हरे रंग की वस्तुएं चढ़ाई जानी चाहिए तथा ब्राह्मणों को भोजन करवाकर यथाशक्ति दान देना चाहिए. इस दिन व्रती को हरे-पीले रंग के कपड़े पहनने चाहिए. इस दिन व्रती को एक समय ही बिना नमक का भोजन करना चाहिए. पन्ना रत्न धारण करना शुभ होता है. व्रतधारी को किसी भी रूप में व्रतकथा को बीच में छोड़कर, प्रसाद ग्रहण किए बिना कहीं नहीं जाना चाहिए. व्रत में हरी वस्तुओं का उपयोग करना चाहिए. मूंग का हलवा, हरे फल, छोटी इलाइची का विशेष महत्व है.