Mercury Pooja

Who is Lord Mercury?

Mercury means ‘Budha’ in Vedic astrology, considered the messenger of all gods. Lord Budh was born to the Moon (Chandra) and Tara, wife of Brihaspati. Lord Mercury governs communication, thought, intellect, logic and analytical skills. A well-placed Mercury in a horoscope denotes the native as witty, eloquent, and intelligent, while an unfavourable Lord Mercury can lead to communication difficulties and misunderstandings. 

Lord Budh also governs commerce and trade. The transition of Mercury can affect sales, transactions, and also business. Vedic astrology recommends Mercury Puja (Budh Pooja), various mantras and rituals related to Lord Mercury, to receive his positive energies and protect against negative influences. 

What is the significance of Mercury Pooja?

Lord Mercury can bestow both positive and challenging effects based on its position in a native’s birth chart. Performing the Lord Mercury Pooja can alleviate the malefic effects of the planet and also enhance its positive aspects. 

Conducting, performing and participating in the Budh Pooja can invoke the blessings of Mercury and bestow numerous benefits. Performing the Budh Puja can improve one’s communication, grow better relationships and bring success in business. The Mercury Puja can ward off possible obstacles in professional paths.

The Mercury Pooja begins with an invocation of Lord Vijayaga, the remover of all hindrances, and is followed by offerings, including moong dal, green clothes, and green gemstones, to appease Lord Budh. Priests recite the Budh Beej Mantra and other chants that play an important role during the Lord Mercury Pooja.

How is Lord Budh depicted? 

Lord Budh is often portrayed in green colour, crowned with royal ornaments. He is seated on a lotus, and his four arms carry a shield, a sword, a mace and a lotus. His green complexion represents intelligence, acumen, mental balance and clear communication. 

When should I perform the Budh Puja?

Budh Pooja is generally advised to be performed on Wednesdays, especially during Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase), during Mercury Mahadasha/Antardasha or when Mercury is afflicted in one’s horoscope. Students can perform the Budh Pooja before their exams and before starting a new business. Sometimes astrologers may advise a specific time to perform the Lord Mercury Pooja after analysing one’s horoscope. 

Where should I perform the Lord Mercury Pooja?

The Mercury Pooja must be performed in a holy and divine energy-filled Homa centre like the 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre. Performing the Pooja can invoke the blessings of Lord Budh, as the holy priests strictly follow Agama Vidhi. Eventually, after the Budh Puja, individuals can see remarkable positive changes in their lives. 

What is the cost of Mercury Pooja?

The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre, a professional sacred fire lab, conducts all Poojas and Homas at an affordable cost. People who suffer from the malefic effects of Lord Budh can approach here to perform the Lord Mercury Puja to attain his complete blessings for a peace-filled life. 

What are the benefits of Mercury Puja? 

•    Mercury Pooja is highly recommended to reduce the problems caused by the malefic Mercury in a horoscope. 
•    Mercury Puja is also advised for students who are weak at studies, lack concentration, and people who suffer from nerve problems. 
•    Performing the Budh Puja pacifies Lord Budh, strengthens his beneficial effects and eliminates his malefic effects. 
•    People who suffer from barrenness, chronic diseases, depression and lack of concentration can do the Lord Mercury Pooja to see a huge relief. 

What Mantra(s) are chanted in the Budh Pooja?

Budha Beej Mantra

||Aum Bum Budhaya Namah||

Meaning of the Budha Beej Mantra
I bow to Lord Budha, the giver of wisdom, intelligence, and clarity.

Budha Navagraha Mantra

||Aum Braam Breem Broum Sah Budhaya Namah||

Meaning of the Budha Navagraha Mantra

“I bow to Lord Budha, invoking His divine intelligence, clarity, and auspicious blessings.”