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

This vrat has to be performed when an ashtami falls on the sukla paksha and it should be a Wednesday.

The eight day of waxing

moon on a Wednesday.

On this day we have to pray to the Budha Graha for his blessings.

This helps us to get rid of going to the hell.

Once there was a king called Nemi, the ruler of Mithila.

He had wife named urmila.

In a battle Nimi was killed and Urmila fled to Avanti kingdom along with her son and daughter.

She joins a Brahmins family as a maid and daily she used to steals food grains for quenching the hunger of her children.

After few years Urmila dies and the son returns to Mithila and regains his rightful throne. His sister named Shamala gets married to the king of Avanthi called Dharamraj.

Shamala finds that they are seven rooms in the palace which are locked and asks Dharamraj, who tells her never to look into those rooms.

As curiosity builds up shamala opens the doors only to find her mother tortured in the seven rooms in  seven different methods.

She comes back very sadly to Dharamraj and asks him what was happening to her mother in those rooms.

Dharamraj says that it is for this reason only that I warned you not to enter the rooms and explains her that as her mother has stolen the food grains from a Brahmins house she was being given punishment for her stealing in the hell and that is what you have seen.

Shamala prays to Dharmaraja to help her save her mother.

Dharamaraja advices her to do the Budha Ashtami Vrat inorder to help her mother.

Shamala performs the same and her mother is released from the hell.

Budh Ashtami

Budh Ashtami is an auspicious day for Hindu devotees that occurs when the ‘Ashtami’ tithi (8th day) falls on a Wednesday or ‘Budhwar’ in the traditional Hindu lunar calendar.

Budh Ashtami can either occur during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (the bright fortnight of moon) or during the ‘Krishna Paksha’ (the dark fortnight of moon) in a month.

On this day, devotees worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with full devotion and dedication.

According to the Hindu legends it is believed that one, who keeps a fast on the day of Budh Ashtami, never goes to Hell, after death.

Hindu devotees also observe the Budh Ashtami Vrat to seek the divine blessings for prosperity and wellbeing in their lives.

 Budh Ashtami Vrat is popularly observed in Gujarat, Maharashtra and northern states of India.

Rituals during Budh Ashtami Vrat:

• On the day of Budh Ashtami Vrat, devotees worship Budha Graha and ask for His blessings.
• Most of the devotees keep a fast on this day. Special ‘Naivedya’ is prepared and offered to Lord Budha. The observer of the Budh Ashtami Vrat can only eat this Prasad after finishing the puja rituals.
• Devotees worship Lord Budha idol or his picture inscribed on the gold or silver coin. A ‘kalash’ filled with water is kept at the place of worship and an unpeeled green coconut is placed atop. Several rituals are then performed and people pray to appease Lord Budha with full love and affection. After puja, the ‘Naivedya’ is eaten and distributed among other devotees.
• The Budh Ashtami Vrat must be performed 8 times continuously every year. In the final year, the gold or silver coin with the picture of Lord Budha is given away to a Brahmin. The observer of Budh Ashtami Vrat gains freedom from all his/her sins and also escapes from going to hell.
• In some places, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are also worshipped on the day of Budh Ashtami.

Significance of Budh Ashtami Vrat:

The untold glories of Budh Ashtami Vrat are stated in ‘Brahmanda Purana’ and other Hindu religious scriptures.

It is a strong belief that the observer of the Budh Ashtami Vrat gains freedom from all his/her sins.

Even the sins from pervious births are also redeemed by worshipping Lord Shiva and Parvati on this day with utmost fervour and zeal.

The Budh Ashtami Vrat is also observed by those people inflicted with ‘Budh Grah Dosham’ as the outcome of puja and fasting on this day, pacifies the ill-effects of Budh Grah on the future.

Budh Ashtami

Budh Ashtami is observed when the Shukla Paksha Ashtami Tithi or eighth day during the waxing phase of moon in a Hindu lunar calendar falls on Wednesday or Budhwar. In  , the Budhashtami

The prayers and puja on the day is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Shiva. The prayers are performed for redemption of sins.

It is said in the Brahmanda Purana that the performance of the ritual helps in removing sins performed in previous births too.

In some regions people who observe the vrat only take eight handfuls of food on the day.

Budh Ashtami Vrat

Timings

Budh Ashtami happens when the Ashtami tithi falls on a Wednesday.

The tithi timings for tomorrow are:

Ashtimi Devotees keep a fast and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

The Hindu scriptures and legend associated with Budh Ashtami says that the person who fasts on Budh Ashtami will never be sent to hell after death.

They spend the day in prayer, while seeking divine blessings for prosperity and well being.

The fast is widely observed in the northern states of India, including Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Method of Worship

On this day, devotees worship Budh Graha and seek his blessings.

They prepare special Niavedya and offer it to the Lord.

They proceed to eat Prasad only after the Puja rituals are over.

The practice is to keep Kalash filled with water next to the idol or a photo of the idol, Lord Budh and place a green coconut nearby.

The Budh Ashtami Vrat must be performed on all the days that it occurs in the year and then donations should be made to a Brahmin.

Practitioners of this fast believe that by doing so, they will be blessed by the Lord and will avoid going to hell.

Alongside Lord Budh, Shiva and Parvati are also worshipped.

Significance

The Brahmanda Purana states that people who keep this vrat are absolved of all their sins from previous lifetimes and are therefore free of their karma.

It is absolutely important that people affected by the Budh Graha Dosha will be able to overcome the negative effects by keeping these fasts (vrats).

Budh Ashtami Vrat

The auspicious occasion of Budh Ashtami 

Ashtami as per the Hindu vedic calendar means the eighth day that falls either in Krishna Paksha or Shukla Paksha of any calendar month.

On this pious occasion, many Hindu believers pray to Budh graha.

As a part of the day’s ritual, the devotees keep the Budh Ashtami Vrat for seeking the lord’s blessings.

It is believed that those who keep this fast with utmost devotion and dedication attain salvation.

The devotees also pray to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva on this day.

Further, those Hindus whose Budh grah or Mercury is weak in horoscope are also advised to observe this fast so that they can get rid of the grah dosh.

In order to successfully complete the Budh Ashtami Vrat, the devotee has to wake up early in the morning during the Brahma Muhurat and need to bathe during that hour. After that, they have to do a sankalp for keeping the fast with dedication.

During the shubh muhurat of the day, the pooja needs to be performed and the Budh Ashtami story needs to be recited.

After completion of all rituals, bhog is offered and prasad is distributed among people.

The bhog offered on the day is of a special kind and is known as Naivedya.

This dish includes dry fruits, flowers, green coconut and gangajal.

This needs to be kept in the puja area.

The Budh grah is then worshiped by placing an idol or by inscribing him on a gold or silver coin.

This vrat needs to be done eight times in a year.

After the eighth fast is successfully completed, the coin with Budh inscription has to be donated to a Brahmin.

Budh Ashtami

Today Budh Ashtami: According to folk tales, fasting on Budh Ashtami destroys all the sins of a human being.

It has been told in Hinduism that whoever observes the fast of Budh Ashtami with full devotion does not have to go to hell after death.

According to folk tales, fasting on Budh Ashtami destroys all the sins of a human being.

Ashtami date has been described as very important in our scriptures.

The Wednesday on which Ashtami Tithi falls is called Budha Ashtami.

On the day of Budh Ashtami, all people duly worship Buddha and Sun God.

According to the beliefs, the fast of Budh Ashtami is very fruitful for those people whose Mercury is weak in their horoscope.

Budh Ashtami Puja Vidhi-

– To observe the fast of Budh Ashtami, a person should wake up early in the morning and take a vow of worship after taking a bath in a holy river.

– If there is no river near your house, then take bath by mixing a little Ganges water in your bathing water. By doing this, you will get the same virtue as bathing in the Ganges.

– Now set up the worship room of your house by filling Gangajal in an urn.

– The story of Budhashtami must also be heard along with the worship of Lord Mercury on the day of Budhashtami.

– After taking the resolution of the fast, worship of the planet Mercury should be done duly.

– On the day of Budhashtami, 8 types of dishes should be made to offer Bhog to God and they should be offered to the Lord by keeping them in bamboo leaves.

– This bhog should be offered to Mercury with fruits, flowers, incense etc. After the worship is over, the Bhog offered to the Lord should be taken together with all the members of the family.

– In many places there is also a rule of worship of Lord Shiva and Parvati on the day of Budh Ashtami.

– On the day of Budh Ashtami, your house should be cleaned thoroughly and worshiped by your Ishta Dev.

– According to the scriptures, Lord Ganesha is also worshiped on this day.

– Worshiping Lord Ganesha on the day of Budh Ashtami is also considered auspicious.

Benefits of Budh Ashtami Vrat-

– Any person who observes fasting on Mercury Ashtami with complete rituals, the sins of his seven births are destroyed.

– By observing the fast of Budh Ashtami, wealth, son and opulence are attained.

– By observing the fast of Budh Ashtami, a person enjoys all the pleasures on earth and attains heaven after death.

On the day of Budhashtami, chant these mantras

The following mantras should be recited while worshiping Buddha Dev on Buddha Ashtami:

– Om Budhay Namah, Om Somamatmajayanam

– Omm Durbuddhinasanay,

– Om Subuddhipradayanam

– Omm Tarajatay, Om Somygrahaya Namah

– Om Sarvasaukhyapradaya Namah.

To remove Buddha defect, do these measures on the day of Buddha Ashtami-

If you have Mercury dosha in your horoscope and you want to remove Buddha defect from your horoscope, then on the day of Buddha Ashtami, you can get rid of this defect by taking these small measures.

– Mod Modak is very dear to Lord Ganesha, if you want to get rid of Buddha Dosha, then offer Modak to Lord Ganesha on Buddha Ashtami.

– To remove the effect of Mercury dosha from your horoscope, on the day of Buddha Ashtami, wear emerald gem in the smallest finger of your hand. Before wearing emerald gemstone, consult an astrologer.

– Lord Ganesha is also pleased by feeding green grass to the cow on Wednesday and the effect of Mercury Dosha is reduced.

– Offer vermilion to Lord Ganesha on the day of Buddha Ashtami to remove the Buddha defect from the horoscope.

– After bathing on the day of Buddha Ashtami, go to a temple and offer Durva to Ganesha.

If you offer 11 or 21 knots of Durva to Lord Ganesha, then you will get results very soon.

Budh Ashtami Vrat

Budh Ashtami is a fortunate day for Hindu devotees that occurs when the ‘Ashtami’ tithi (8th day) falls on a Wednesday or ‘Budhwar’ in the traditional Hindu lunar calendar.

Budh Ashtami can occur during either the ‘Shukla Paksha’ or the ‘Krishna Paksha’ in a given month.

On this day, devotees honor Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with unwavering devotion and devotion.

According to Hindu legends, a person who observes a fast on the day of Budh Ashtami will never enter Hell after death.

Hindu devotees also observe the Budh Ashtami Vrat to seek divine blessings for their prosperity and well-being.

Budh Ashtami Vrat is widely observed in the northern Indian states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

Story Behind Budh Ashtami Vrat

On Bush Ashtami, Lord Shiva and Parvati are worshipped in multiple locations.

Lords Vishnu and Ganesha are also revered.

On this day, a thorough cleaning of the home and worship of the presiding deity are required.

According to the scriptures, worshipping God on Budh Ashtami brings good fortune and prosperity to one’s existence.

According to popular belief, Budashtami is also connected to the legend of Vaivaswat Manu.

According to this, Manu had ten sons in addition to Ela, his daughter. Ela later became a male.

According to legend, Manu performed the Mitravarun Yajna with the hope of having a son, but he was instead graced with a daughter.

He gives her the name Ela.

Mitrawarun granted Ela the blessing of being the clan’s daughter and the offspring of Manu El.

Once, while pursuing a prey, King El arrives at a location sanctified by Lord Shiva and Parvati.

According to the blessing, anyone who reaches this location will transform into an attractive woman.

Therefore, as El penetrates the forest, he transforms into Ela.

Budh is moved by Ela’s attractiveness and decides to marry her.

He marries Ela.

Budhashthami is a holiday commemorating the union of Ela and Budh.

Rituals of Budh Ashtami Vrat

On the day of Budh Ashtami Vrat, devotees pay homage to Budha Graha and seek His blessings.

The majority of devotees observe a fast on this day. Lord Buddha is presented with a special ‘Naivedya’.

The observer of the Budh Ashtami Vrat may only consume this Prasad upon completion of the puja.

Devotees venerate the statue of Lord Buddha or his image engraved on gold or silver coins.

At the site of worship, a ‘kalash’ filled with water is placed with an unpeeled green coconut on top.

People then conduct a number of rituals and pray to appease Lord Buddha with all their love and affection.

The ‘Naivedya’ is consumed and disseminated to other devotees following the puja.

Each year, the Budh Ashtami Vrat must be performed eight times in a row. In the final year, a Brahmin receives a gold or silver coin bearing the image of Lord Buddha.

The observer of the Budh Ashtami Vrat attains liberation from all sins and also avoids damnation.

On the day of Budh Ashtami, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are also venerated in some locations.

Significance of Budh Ashtami Vrat

In ‘Brahmanda Purana’ and other Hindu religious texts, the inestimable benefits of Budh Ashtami Vrat are detailed.

 It is widely believed that the observer of the Budh Ashtami Vrat is cleansed of all transgressions.

Worshipping Lord Shiva and Parvati with the utmost fervor and devotion on this day also atones for sins incurred in previous incarnations.

The Budh Ashtami Vrat is also observed by those afflicted with ‘Budh Grah Dosham,’ as the puja and fasting performed on this day mitigate the future adverse effects of Budh Grah.

Budh Ashtami

Budh Ashtami this year falls on May, which marks the Shukla Paksha Ashtami Tithi, according to the Hindu lunar calendar.

This auspicious day would be the eighth day of the moon undergoing its waxing phase.

In a month, either the Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha might witness Budh Ashtami, also known as Budhashtami.

Earlier this year, Budh Ashtami .

The next Budh Ashtami will

As the name suggests, Budh is the Budhwar (Wednesday) and ‘Ashtami tithi’ means the eighth day, emphasizing the significance of the number 8.

In keeping with this ‘eight’, the ‘vrat’ is carried out by observers by consuming 8 handfuls of food on this special day.

Puja Vidhi:

The day is observed with great devotion, by maintaining Budh Ashtami Vrat (fast). Seeking blessings from the Budh graha, devotees offer special ‘naivedya’ consisting of dry fruits; light incense sticks, or ‘diya’, decorate with flowers; place a ‘kalash’/metal pot with a green coconut on top, and fill it with Gangaajal and keep it in the area where the ‘puja’ is to be conducted.

Budh graha is worshipped by placing a Budh idol or a picture inscribed on a gold or silver coin.

After reciting the Budhashtami story on this ‘punya tithi’, bhog is offered to Mercury. Upon completion of the puja, it is reverentially distributed as ‘prasad’.

It is said that one ought to perform the Vrat 8 times in a year.

At the end of the eight Vrat, the silver or gold coin with a photo of Lord Budha needs to be given away to Brahmin.

Significance:

Observance of Budh Ashtami leads to salvation, and victory.

According to Brahmanda Purana, the significance of this day lies in the performance of ritual which brings about a holistic peace, renders one free from sins from earlier births.

Devotees worship goddess Parvati (for victory), Shiva who is perceived as the lord of Ashtami of Shukla Paksha, and Dharmaraja.

It is believed that those who have the position of Mercury weak on their horoscopes, can observe the fast for Budh dev (Mercury planet) to nullify ‘graha dosham’; and reap immense benefits.

Budh Ashtami

When an Ashtami (eight day of waxing moon) of sukla pakshna falls on wednesday(Budhavar) it is called Budh ashtami.

People pefrom Budh ashtami vrat on these days so that they will never go to hell (Narak).

The story behind being Budh Ashtami as follows:

Once there was a king by the name of Ela in the satya yuga.

He was the son of Manu. Ela once he went hunting and while roaming around entered a certain part of a forest and turned into a lady.

That part of the forest was protected by the will of Lord Shiva, that if a male entered that part he would be transformed into a lady, as that part was where Goddess Parvati was supposed to visit frequently along with Shiva.

Ela was now a lady and Budha seeing this lady falls in love with her and takes her as his wife, they have a son by the name of Pururuva with whom the Chandravamsa(dynasty of chandra) started.

As the marriage of Budh and transformed Ela took place on the ashtami thiti it is famously known as Budh Ashtami.

This day if one performs Budh ashtami vrat he will be free from all the evils he has done and he will be cleansed so that he need not enter hell.

Budh Ashtami Vrat

Budh Ashtami is an auspicious day for Hindu devotees that occurs when the ‘Ashtami’ tithi (8th day) falls on a Wednesday or ‘Budhwar’ in the traditional Hindu lunar calendar.

Budh Ashtami can either occur during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (the bright fortnight of moon) or during the ‘Krishna Paksha’ (the dark fortnight of moon) in a month.

On this day, devotees worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with full devotion and dedication.

According to the Hindu legends it is believed that one, who keeps a fast on the day of Budh Ashtami, never goes to Hell, after death.

Hindu devotees also observe the Budh Ashtami Vrat to seek the divine blessings for prosperity and wellbeing in their lives.

Budh Ashtami Vrat is popularly observed in Gujarat, Maharashtra and northern states of India.

Rituals during Budh Ashtami Vrat:

• On the day of Budh Ashtami Vrat, devotees worship Budha Graha and ask for His blessings.
• Most of the devotees keep a fast on this day. Special ‘Naivedya’ is prepared and offered to Lord Budha. The observer of the Budh Ashtami Vrat can only eat this Prasad after finishing the puja rituals.
• Devotees worship Lord Budha idol or his picture inscribed on the gold or silver coin. A ‘kalash’ filled with water is kept at the place of worship and an unpeeled green coconut is placed atop. Several rituals are then performed and people pray to appease Lord Budha with full love and affection. After puja, the ‘Naivedya’ is eaten and distributed among other devotees.
• The Budh Ashtami Vrat must be performed 8 times continuously every year. In the final year, the gold or silver coin with the picture of Lord Budha is given away to a Brahmin. The observer of Budh Ashtami Vrat gains freedom from all his/her sins and also escapes from going to hell.
• In some places, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are also worshipped on the day of Budh Ashtami.

Significance of Budh Ashtami Vrat:

The untold glories of Budh Ashtami Vrat are stated in ‘Brahmanda Purana’ and other Hindu religious scriptures.

It is a strong belief that the observer of the Budh Ashtami Vrat gains freedom from all his/her sins.

Even the sins from pervious births are also redeemed by worshipping Lord Shiva and Parvati on this day with utmost fervour and zeal.

The Budh Ashtami Vrat is also observed by those people inflicted with ‘Budh Grah Dosham’ as the outcome of puja and fasting on this day, pacifies the ill-effects of Budh Grah on the future.

Budhashtami Vrat, Know about Budh Ashtami Vrat Katha or Pujan

Each day in India is important in one way or the other.

The combination of Tithi, Nakshatra and days lead to some form of festival, fast etc.

 All of this together reflects excitement and faith with devotion and strength.

One amongst these is the Budhashtami Vrat.

Budhashtami fast is observed on the day of Ashtami on Wednesday.

When Budhashtami fast is observed with reverence and faith, it brings happiness in life.

Apart from this, after death, it also helps in salvation.

According to some beliefs, this fast is also performed for Dharmaraja.

A person fasting on Budhashtami does not have to face the torture of hell after death.

All sins of such a person are destroyed and his/her life is bestowed with good luck.

Budashtami festival

The festival of Budhashtami is associated with mythological and folk tales.

By fasting on Budhashtami, all the sufferings of a person go away and sins are destroyed.

Ashtami Tithi has been described as very important in our scriptures.

The Wednesday on which the Ashtami date falls is called Budh Ashtami.

On the day of Budh Ashtami, everyone duly worships Buddhadev and the Sun God.

It is believed that if those who have a weak Mercury in their horoscope should observe the Budh Ashtami fast then they will benefit immensely.

Ashtami Tithi has been very important in the Hindu calendar.

It comes twice in the Chandra Paksha.

One at the time of Shukla Paksha and the other at the time of Krishna Paksha.

The occurrence of Wednesday on both these times makes it even more auspicious.

This date comes twice every month.

When the Ashtami Tithi which falls in Shukla Paksh also happens to be a Wednesday then that day is considered very auspicious.

Lord Shiva is the Lord of Ashtami of Shukla Paksha.

In addition, this date falls in the category of Jaya dates.

For this reason, it is considered very auspicious.

Budhashtami leads to victory

Budhashtami festival is very useful for those who seek victory in certain events in life.

It propels success in those activities in which the person needs courage and bravery.

Budhashtami fast is also instrumental in deriving power from Dharmaraja, Mother Durga and Lord Shiva.

The energy that flows from this fast gives a person vitality and the ability to move ahead overcoming all odds.

The Paksha in which Budhashmati falls converts into a Yoga for Siddhi.

It is considered best to conquer someone on Budh Ashtami Tithi.

This day brings victory to a person.

Hence when someone wants to attain success or victory in a task, he or she must undertake the task on this day for positive results.

This day removes the bondage of bad deeds.

Activities such as authoring a book, home related tasks, architectural projects, art and craft, anything related to weapons should be done on this day.

Budh Ashtami Poojan Method

It is advisable to carry out all the preparations in advance for Budh Ashtami Poojan.

To begin with, the devotee should depict complete devotion and spiritual inclination.

On the day of Budhashtami, the devotee should wake up at the time of Brahma Muhurta and take a bath.

If possible one should take a bath in a holy river or lake on this day.

If this is not possible then one can add a few drops of Ganga water to the bathing water, the fruits that are derived from this are equivalent to that which are achieved from taking a holy dip.

The devotee should then finish all daily chores and resolve to conduct the Budh Ashtami Puja.

A Kalash filled with water should be placed in the area of worship in the house. Ganga water should be filled in Kalash water.

On the day of Budhashtami, Budh Dev and planet Mercury are worshipped.

It is also beneficial to recite the Budhashtami story in the Puja.

The devotee should also resolve to fast on this day.

On the occasion of the fast of Budhashtami, a positive mindset, polite speech and spirituality should be followed throughout the day.

Incense-lamp, flowers, odor etc.

various dishes, dry fruits etc should be offered to God.

Budh Dev should be worshipped by following all rituals.

After that Bhog should be offered to the Lord.

The Bhog should then be distributed amongst all as Prasad.

Budh Ashtami fast story and importance

Lord Shiva and Parvati are worshiped on Bush Ashtami in several places.

Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha too are worshiped.

On this day, the house should be well cleaned and worshiped to the presiding deity.

According to the scriptures, worshiping God on the day of Budh Ashtami brings positivity and auspiciousness in life.

It is believed that Budashtami is also related to the story of Vaivaswat Manu.

According to this, Manu had ten sons and a daughter, Ela. Ela later became a man.

As per the story, Manu performed a Yajna called Mitravarun with the desire of a son, however as a result of the Yagya he was blessed with a daughter.

He names the daughter Ela.

Mitrawarun gave Ela the boon of being the daughter of his clan and the son of Manu El. Once, King El while chasing a prey reaches a place which was blessed by Lord Shiva and Parvati.

As per the blessing, whosoever reaches this place will turn into a beautiful woman.

So as El enters the forest, he transforms into a woman Ela.

Ela’s beauty impacts Budh and he decides to marry Ela.

He marries Ela.

This marriage between Ela and Budh is celebrated as Budhashthami.

Budh Ashtami – is dedicated to godess parvathi

When an Ashtami (eight day of waxing moon) of sukla pakshna falls on wednesday(Budhavar) it is called Budh ashtami or Budhastami.

People pefrom Budh ashtami vrat on these days so that they will never go to hell (Narak).

It comes 5 times in  .

It may  fall either in shukla paksha or krishna paksha in a month.

People observe fasting on Budastami and worship  Godess Parvathi for Wellbeing and Prosperity also.

Budashtami  vrata  is also performed by those who have Budha Graha dosham to pacify the effect of Budha Grah on their future.

The story behind being Budh Ashtami as follows:

Once there was a king by the name of Ela in the satya yuga.

He was the son of Manu. Ela once he went hunting and while roaming around entered a certain part of a forest and turned into a lady.

That part of the forest was protected by the will of Lord Shiva, that if a male entered that part he would be transformed into a lady, as that part was where Goddess Parvati was supposed to visit frequently along with Shiva.

Ela was now a lady and Budha seeing this lady falls in love with her and takes her as his wife, they have a son by the name of Pururuva with whom the Chandravamsa(dynasty of chandra) started.

As the marriage of Budh and transformed Ela took place on the ashtami thiti it is famously known as Budh Ashtami.

This day if one performs Budh ashtami vrat he will be free from all the evils he has done and he will be cleansed so that he need not enter hell.

Budhashtami Vrat

Each day in India is important in one way or the other.

The combination of Tithi, Nakshatra and days lead to some form of festival, fast etc.

All of this together reflects excitement and faith with devotion and strength.

One amongst these is the Budhashtami Vrat.

Budhashtami fast is observed on the day of Ashtami on Wednesday.

When Budhashtami fast is observed with reverence and faith, it brings happiness in life.

Apart from this, after death, it also helps in salvation.

According to some beliefs, this fast is also performed for Dharmaraja.

A person fasting on Budhashtami does not have to face the torture of hell after death.

All sins of such a person are destroyed and his/her life is bestowed with good luck.

Budashtami festival

The festival of Budhashtami is associated with mythological and folk tales.

By fasting on Budhashtami, all the sufferings of a person go away and sins are destroyed.

Ashtami Tithi has been described as very important in our scriptures.

The Wednesday on which the Ashtami date falls is called Budh Ashtami.

On the day of Budh Ashtami, everyone duly worships Buddhadev and the Sun God.

It is believed that if those who have a weak Mercury in their horoscope should observe the Budh Ashtami fast then they will benefit immensely.

Ashtami Tithi has been very important in the Hindu calendar.

It comes twice in the Chandra Paksha.

One at the time of Shukla Paksha and the other at the time of Krishna Paksha.

The occurrence of Wednesday on both these times makes it even more auspicious.

This date comes twice every month.

When the Ashtami Tithi which falls in Shukla Paksh also happens to be a Wednesday then that day is considered very auspicious.

Lord Shiva is the Lord of Ashtami of Shukla Paksha.

In addition, this date falls in the category of Jaya dates.

For this reason, it is considered very auspicious.

Budhashtami leads to victory

Budhashtami festival is very useful for those who seek victory in certain events in life.

It propels success in those activities in which the person needs courage and bravery. Budhashtami fast is also instrumental in deriving power from Dharmaraja, Mother Durga and Lord Shiva.

The energy that flows from this fast gives a person vitality and the ability to move ahead overcoming all odds.

The Paksha in which Budhashmati falls converts into a Yoga for Siddhi.

It is considered best to conquer someone on Budh Ashtami Tithi.

This day brings victory to a person. Hence when someone wants to attain success or victory in a task, he or she must undertake the task on this day for positive results.

This day removes the bondage of bad deeds.

Activities such as authoring a book, home related tasks, architectural projects, art and craft, anything related to weapons should be done on this day.

Budh Ashtami Poojan Method

It is advisable to carry out all the preparations in advance for Budh Ashtami Poojan.

To begin with, the devotee should depict complete devotion and spiritual inclination.

On the day of Budhashtami, the devotee should wake up at the time of Brahma Muhurta and take a bath.

If possible one should take a bath in a holy river or lake on this day.

If this is not possible then one can add a few drops of Ganga water to the bathing water, the fruits that are derived from this are equivalent to that which are achieved from taking a holy dip.

The devotee should then finish all daily chores and resolve to conduct the Budh Ashtami Puja.

A Kalash filled with water should be placed in the area of worship in the house.

Ganga water should be filled in Kalash water.

On the day of Budhashtami, Budh Dev and planet Mercury are worshipped.

It is also beneficial to recite the Budhashtami story in the Puja.

The devotee should also resolve to fast on this day.

 On the occasion of the fast of Budhashtami, a positive mindset, polite speech and spirituality should be followed throughout the day.

Incense-lamp, flowers, odor etc.

various dishes, dry fruits etc should be offered to God.

Budh Dev should be worshipped by following all rituals. After that Bhog should be offered to the Lord.

The Bhog should then be distributed amongst all as Prasad.

Budh Ashtami fast story and importance

Lord Shiva and Parvati are worshiped on Bush Ashtami in several places.

Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha too are worshiped.

On this day, the house should be well cleaned and worshiped to the presiding deity.

According to the scriptures, worshiping God on the day of Budh Ashtami brings positivity and auspiciousness in life.

It is believed that Budashtami is also related to the story of Vaivaswat Manu.

According to this, Manu had ten sons and a daughter, Ela.

Ela later became a man.

As per the story, Manu performed a Yajna called Mitravarun with the desire of a son, however as a result of the Yagya he was blessed with a daughter.

He names the daughter Ela.

Mitrawarun gave Ela the boon of being the daughter of his clan and the son of Manu El. Once, King El while chasing a prey reaches a place which was blessed by Lord Shiva and Parvati.

As per the blessing, whosoever reaches this place will turn into a beautiful woman.

So as El enters the forest, he transforms into a woman Ela.

Ela’s beauty impacts Budh and he decides to marry Ela.

He marries Ela.

This marriage between Ela and Budh is celebrated as Budhashthami.

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 ||

QUICK OVERVIEW

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.

Budhwar Vrat

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.

Budhwar Vrat Katha is dedicated to planet Budh (Mercury).

The Vrat is kept on Wednesdays.

Budhwar Vrat Katha removes obstacles in the way of success.

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.

Budhwar Vrat

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.

Budvar Vart 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.

he 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.

Budhvar Brat  

budhvar vrat pan.

brajkishor sharma brajvasi b vrat budh grah ko prasann karne vala mahatvapurn vrat hai. is vrat ka palan kisi bhi budhvar se kiya ja sakta hai.

yah vrat vyapariyon ko vyapar men vriddhi v labh pradata, vidyarthiyon ko gyan, buddhi v vakdgakti dene vala, grahasthi mahilaon ko grih karya men dakshata pradan karne vala, sevakarya men sthit deviyon ko karya kudgalta ka pratik, vriddhon ko manah sthiti men sanyam ko dene vala evan jagat ke manrup men janme pratyek jiv ko vivek se sanpann banane vala hai.

manushya ke pas sabkuch hai, parantu budh ki kripa drishti nahin hai, to samjhie kuch bhi nahin hai.

jivan men budh ke dvara prapt vivek ke dvara andha vyakti marg chalne men samarth, dhanadhya vyakti dhan ka sahi prayog karne men chatur aur bare-bare sankton se bhi par jane ka marg har vyakti ko budh ki kripa se hi prapt hota hai.

bhagvan narayan ne svayan hi jivan matra par kripa karne ke lie navagrahon ke svarup budh devta ko ”budh” avtar ke rup men prakat hokar sarvashaktiman svarup pradan kiya hai.

budh ki kripa jise prapt ho jae, vah unchaiyon ki or nirantar barhta chala jata hai aur jis par badhu a kraei dhat ha e jae vah nishchay hi patan ki or agrasar ho jata hai.

budh ki kripa se vivek (gyan) jagrat hota hai tatha vivek ke ane par vani v karya ki kushlta samriddh hoti hai aur yahi kushlta jivan ke pratyek kshetra men labhkari v unnati pradayak banakar manav ka kalyan karti hai.

uske jivan men budh ki prasannata ke karan hi asto ma sadgamay, tamso ma jyotirgamay, mrityoma’mritan gamay ka shri ganesh hokar purnatva ata hai.

abhav, dainyata, riktata, apurnata ka nasht hona v bhav v purnata ko prapt karana yah budh ki seva se hi sanbhav hai.

sanpurn sharir kriya shakti se yukt ho parantu mastak gyan shunya ho to sare karya nishfal ho jate hain iske viprit mastak gyan (chetna) se yukt ho v sharir kriya shakti shunya ho to bhi manav baithe-baithe dimag ki chetna se kathin se kathin karyon ko bhi siddh kar leta hai evan keval matra disha nirdesh ke dvara hi pragti path par agrasar hota hua dharm, arth, kam, moksh rupi purusharthon ko bhi sahaj men prapt kar jivan ko kritarth kar leta hai.

budh hi jyotish, ganit (hisab), nach, vaidya (daktari) hasya (hansi majak), lakshmi, shilpakala, vidya, bauddhik karya (lekhan, adhyapak, kavitva, chitrakla adi), sangit, sanpadak, vakil, patrakar, sanvaddata, nyay sanbandhi karya, aushdhi, vyavsayik vibhag, sugandhit dravya, vastra, dal, ann, pakshi, panna, bhumi, natak, vigyan, dhatu kriya (rasayanagya), punyavrat (purohit, padri), dut, maya (thag), asatya karya, setu (pul) jalmarg (jahaj naukadi), jal sanbandhi karya, yantra karya, prasadhan karta (nai, byutisailun svami), jadugar, rakshadhikari, nat, ghi, tel, parivahan, dravya, khachchar adi ka karak grah hai.

jyotish men budh chaturth bhav v dasham bhav ka karak hai.

jua khelna, yuddh karna, kanya ke vivahadi ka nishchay karna, shatru evan ruthe hue mitron se sandhi karna adi aise anek karya budhvar ko shubh hote hain.

budh grah balvan hoga to nishchay hi us vyakti ka path (marga) sukh se yukt v anand pradan karne vala hoga.

budh ko balvan banane ke lie budh mantra ke jap, yagya, kavach, budh panchvinshti nam stotra ka path v budh ki vastuon ka dan tatha pannadi ratnon ka dharan karna labhkari rahega.

budh grah ki shanti v bal pradan karne ke lie man durga ki upasna, mo sarasvati ki aradhna, ganesh pujan, hanumat upasna, vishnu pujan evan bhagvan shrikrishn ka abhishek bhi adbhut saflta ke pratyaksh praman hain.

laukik paranpra men to budh ke din bahin ki vidai bhi nahin karni chahie.

jab bhi budhvar ka vrat praranbh karna ho to dainik karmon se nivritt hokar sankalp ke sahit budh grah v budh bhagvan ka ganesh gauri navagrahadi grahon sahit pujan karna manglkari hai.

is sanbandh men nimn kathaon ka v vishnu puran tatha shrimadbhagavat mahapuran ka path bhi avashya hi karna chahie.

satya bhashan v maun rahen.

avashyakta ke samay hi samyanukul vartalap karen to hitakar hoga. sho’shopchar pujan karen v budh ki ya kk jay jagdish hare ki arti karen.

budh ka vrat v upasna-budh ki ashubh dashaon, antardashaon, pratyantar dashaon evan budh ke vakri, nich, ast v mritadi avasthaon men bhi adhik labhkari hai.

budh ko manane vala buddhiman banta hai v vijay shri uske kadam chumti rahti hai.

budh ke vrat men ek bar hi hari vastuon se nirmit mitha bhojan k rana chahie.

hare vastra dharan karen v hari vastuon ka dan bhi yathayogya avashya karen.

budh janm ki katha : budh ek saumya grah hai.

surya, chandra, mangal evan anya grahon ki bhanti budh ke vishyon men bhi anek pauranik akhyan prapt hote hain.

budh ki utpatti ke sanbandh men ek rochak katha prapt hoti hai.

kaha jata hai ki atri putra chandrama dev guru brihaspati ka shishya tha.

vidya adhyayan ki samapti ke pashchat jab usne guru ko dakshina deni chahie to unhonne usse kaha ki vah us dakshina ko unki patni tara ko de ae.

chandrama jab guru patni ko apni dakshina dene gaya to uske rup men asakt ho gaya aur use sath le jane ka hath karne laga.

guru patni ne use bahut samjhaya par vah n mana.

jab brihaspati ko yah bat malum hui to use shishya jan unhonne bahut samjhaya par chandrama ne fir bhi duragrah n chora. anttah vah yuddh ke lie tatpar hua.

brihaspati ne bhi shastra sanbhale lekin yuddh men vah apne shishya chandrama se parast ho gaye.

ab devtaon ne chandrama ko samjhaya lekin vah apne hath par ara raha.

jab shivji ko chandrama ka yah anachar pata chala to ve krodhit ho uthe aur chandrama ko dand dene chal pare.

chandrama fir bhi nahin mana. usne nakshatron, daityon, asuron ke sath-sath shanaishchar aur mangal ke sahyog se shiv se yuddh karne ka nirnay kiya.

ab ghor yuddh shuru ho gaya. tinon lok bhaybhit ho uthe. anttah brahma ne hastakshep ka nirnay kiya.

is bar chandrama jhuk gaya aur usne guru patni tara ko lauta diya.

ek varsh bad tara ne ek kantivan putra ko janm diya.

uska pita chandrama hi tha.

chandrama ne us putra ko grahan kar liya aur uska nam budh rakha.

budh ke vishay men aur bhi anek akhyan prapt hote hai.

videshi pauranik akhyanon men bhi budh ke sanbandh men anek kathaen prapt hoti hain. yuropiya jan ise ‘markri’ ke nam se jante hain. budhvar vrat katha : ek samay ek vyakti apni patni ko vida karvane ke lie apni sasural gaya.

vahan par kuch din rahne ke pashchat sas-sasur se vida karne ke lie kaha. kintu sab ne kaha ki aj budhvar ka din hai aj ke din gaman nahin karte hain.

vah vyakti kisi prakar n mana aur hathadharmi karke budhvar ke din hi patni ko vida karakar apne nagar ko chal para.

rah men uski patni ko pyas lagi to usne apne pati se kaha ki mujhe bahut jor se pyas lagi ho tab vah vyakti lota lekar rath se utarakar jal lene chala gaya.

jaise hi vah vyakti pani lekar apni patni ke nikat aya to vah yah dekhakar ashcharya se chakit rah gaya ki thik apni hi jaisi surat tatha vaisi hi vesh-bhusha men ek vyakti uski patni ke sath rath men baitha hua hai.

usne krodh se kaha ki tu kaun hai jo meri patni ke nikat baitha hua hai.

dusra vyakti bola yah meri patni hai.

main abhi-abhi sasural se vida karakar la raha hun.

ve donon vyakti paraspar jhagrne lage.

tabhi rajya ke sipahi akar laute vale vyakti ko pakrne lage.

stri se pucha, tumhara asli pati kaun-sa hai?

tab patni shant hi rahi, kyonki donon ek jaise the, vah kise apna asli pati kahe.

vah vyakti ishvar se prarthana karta hua bola-he parmeshvar, yah kya lila hai ki sachcha jhutha ban raha hai.

tabhi akashvani hui ki murkh aj budhvar ke din tujhe gaman nahin karna tha.

tune kisi ki bat nahin mani.

yah sab lila budhdev bhagvan ki hai. us vyakti ne budhdev se prarthana ki aur apni galti ke lie kshama mangi.

tab budhdev ji prasann ho ashirvad dekar antardhyan ho gae.

vah apni stri ko lekar ghar aya tatha budhvar ka vrat ve donon pati-patni niyampurvak karne lage.

jo vyakti is katha ko shravan karta tatha sunta hai usko budhvar ke din yatra karne ka koi dosh nahin lagta, usko sarva prakar se sukhon ki prapti hoti hai.

dan ki vastuen : svarn, kansya, steshnri ka saman, hare vastra, hari sabjiyan, mung, tota, ghi, hare rang ka patthar, panna, kela v hari vastuen.

budh mantra :

¬ bran brin braun sah budhay namah.

¬ udbudhyasvagne prati jagrahi. tvamishtapurte sun srijethamay ch.

asmintsadhasthe adhyuntarasmin vishve deva yajmanashchay sadit. chandra putray vidmahe rohini priyay dhimhi. tanno budhah prachodyat.

saumyarupay vidmahe vaneshay dhimhi. tanno budhah prachodyat.

¬ budhay namah.

¬ namo naraynam. ¬ chandra putray namah.

¬ vishva rupay namah.

BUDHA GRAHA

Budh Graha, Mercury, is one among the navgrahas, nine planets. 

The movement of Budh Grah in a horoscope is of great significance as per Hindu astrology. 

Mercury is the rashi lord of Mithuna (Gemini) and Kanya (Virgo), is exalted in Kanya and is debilitated in Meena (Pisces). 

Budha is lord of three nakshatras or lunar mansions: Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, and Revati (nakshatra).

Budha is friendly with the Sun and Venus, unfriendly to the Moon and neutral towards the other planets.

Budha Graha Characteristics

Budha graha represents intelligence, intellect, communication, analysis, the senses (especially the skin), science, mathematics, business, education and research. 

Budha graha colour is green, the metal phool and budha graha stone is emerald. 

The direction associated with Budha is north, the season is Hemanta Rithu (Early winter) and the element is earth. 

The food grain is green gram. 

Budh grah is considered a benefic, unless he is joined with a malefic planet, in which case he becomes malefic also.

 

Malefic Effects of Budha Graha

Malefic effects indicated by Mercury/budh grah are:

• Mental diseases, nervous break down
• Low IQ
• Hyper sensitiveness
• Difficulties in vocal expressions, stammering etc.
• Dental problems are regular
• Your power to smell gets weak
• Failure in business, Loss in Shares
• Leprosy etc

Budha Graha Remedies(Budh Grah Ke Upay)

How to please lord mercury?

The following are the best budha graha remedies apart from general remedies according to vamtantra:

• budha graha shanti puja
• Powerised Siddha yantra puja of budha graha
• Powerised Suraksha kavach dharanam of budha graha
• Powerised herbs poojan of budha graha
• Powerised spiritual art of budha graha is to be kept

Budh graha shanti pooja

Budh grah shanti puja is suggested and conducted by vamtantra to reduce the malefic effects of budha and enhance the benefits of the budda graha.

Its pooja is done to act as a shield to malefic effects of mercury(budh).

Budha graha japa improves studies, concentration, and help to recover from suffering of blood pressure and sugar problem etc. 

Budh Grah Dosha Nivaran Puja Benefits

Budh graha dosh nivaran puja is very effective in the following:

• To remove any obstacle coming in your way.
• To make a favorable situations positions.
• To obtain sidhi
• For overall materialistic and spiritual development
• To minimize the malefic effect of afflicted mercury
• For excellent results and higher education of students
• To accelerate business and bring prosperity

Budha Graha Puja and Daan Astrological Importance

Budha or mercury puja has great astrological importance according to us. Persons going through the main and sub period of malefic or retrograde budha( mercury) mahadasha and antardasha are suggested to conduct the budha puja and daan so that quantum of suffering is reduced.

Persons having Nirbuddhi & Napunsak Dosha in their horoscope get help by doing this puja.

 

Budha Graha

Budh Graha, Mercury, is one among the navgrahas, nine planets.

The movement of Budh Grah in a horoscope is of great significance as per Hindu astrology.

Mercury is the rashi lord of Mithuna (Gemini) and Kanya (Virgo), is exalted in Kanya and is debilitated in Meena (Pisces).

Budha is lord of three nakshatras or lunar mansions: Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, and Revati (nakshatra).

Budha is friendly with the Sun and Venus, unfriendly to the Moon and neutral towards the other planets.

Effects of Budha Graha

Malefic effects indicated by Mercury/budh grah are:

Mental diseases, nervous break down

Low IQ

Hyper sensitiveness

Difficulties in vocal expressions, stammering etc.

Dental problems are regular

Your power to smell gets weak

Failure in business, Loss in Shares

Leprosy etc

QUICK OVERVIEW

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.