Planet Mercury (Budh) — Puja Vidhi
Budh Puja Vidhi
Complete step-by-step procedure for Budh Puja. Follow this correct Vedic method to perform the puja at home or at a temple.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Source: Vedic Tradition
Step-by-Step Budh Puja Vidhi
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Take a bath and wear green clothes.
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Set up an altar facing north.
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Place a Mercury yantra or image of Budh.
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Offer green gram (moong dal), green flowers, and tulsi.
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Light incense and a ghee lamp.
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Chant the Budh Beej mantra "Om Bram Breem Broum Sah Budhaya Namah" 108 times.
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Recite Budh Stotra and offer green-colored sweets as prasad.
Important Rules During Budh Puja
• Maintain cleanliness — bath before the puja and wear clean clothes.
• Face east or north while performing the puja.
• Keep mobile phones and distractions away during the ritual.
• Women during menstruation should not participate in the main ritual.
• Perform puja with a focused and devotional mind.
• Do not leave the puja incomplete once started.
Benefits of Budh Puja
Sharpens intellect and analytical thinking, improves communication and oratory skills, brings success in business and trade, removes speech defects, enhances memory and learning ability, resolves Mercury-related doshas in the horoscope, and supports careers in finance, writing, and technology.
FAQ — Budh Puja Vidhi
Q.Can I perform Budh Puja at home?
Yes, Budh Puja can be performed at home. Take a bath and wear green clothes.
Q.How long does Budh Puja take?
Budh Puja typically takes 1–2 hours. The duration may vary based on the number of participants and whether a pandit is involved.
Q.Do I need a pandit for Budh Puja?
Budh Puja can be performed by the family head with guidance. However, for complex rituals, it is recommended to have an experienced pandit guide the procedure.
Q.What is the best time to perform Budh Puja?
Wednesday (Budhwar) morning, especially during Mercury hora. Most beneficial during Mercury Mahadasha or Antardasha.