# Budh (Mercury) Puja > What the Budh (Mercury) Puja involves, when it is considered, the mantra, day and offerings for Mercury, and how to book it in your name with Arjun. ![Hindu priest performing a havan fire ceremony](https://astroresearch.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/photo-1630764883473-e8c2056f0589-1024x684.jpg) # Budh (Mercury) Puja **The Budh Puja is a traditional Vedic ritual for Mercury, performed in your name with a sankalpa from your birth details, Budh mantra japa and the offerings associated with Mercury.** In Vedic astrology Mercury is linked with thinking, speech, study, writing, trade and business decisions, so this puja is usually considered when Mercury is under pressure in your chart. ![Navagraha chart linking the nine planets to common life problems, traditional Shanti puja remedies and Vastu directions](https://astroresearch.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/navagraha-problem-remedy-matrix-1.webp) The nine planets: what each can feel like, the traditional remedy and the Vastu zone to look at. [See how to book the Budh Shanti Puja →](https://astroresearch.com.au/product/budh-shanti-puja-online/) ## When is a Budh Puja considered? **A Budh Puja is usually considered when your birth chart, current Dasha or a transit shows Mercury under strain.** Common indications include: - Mercury is debilitated in Pisces or combust (too close to the Sun) - Mercury is joined by Rahu or Ketu - You are running a Budh Mahadasha with study or business setbacks Arjun checks your chart first, because the same placement can be strong or weak depending on the rest of the chart. If a puja isn’t needed, he’ll tell you. ## Budh at a glance **Budh’s traditional day is Wednesday, its presiding deity is Lord Vishnu, and its beej mantra is “Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah”.** These are the classical associations a Budh Puja draws on: | Graha | Budh (Mercury) | | Day | Wednesday | | Presiding deity | Lord Vishnu | | Beej mantra | Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah | | Traditional japa count | 9,000 recitations | | Colour | Green | | Traditional offerings (daan) | Green moong dal, green cloth and leafy vegetables | | Associated gemstone | Emerald (Panna); wear only on personal advice | ## How is the Budh Puja performed? **The puja is performed on your behalf, usually on a Wednesday, so you don’t need to be present.** - **Sankalpa:** your full name, date, time and place of birth are used to set the ritual intention. - **Invocation:** Lord Ganesha is invoked first, followed by Lord Vishnu. - **Mantra japa:** the Budh beej mantra is recited by the priests. - **Havan and offerings:** a fire ritual with the traditional samagri and daan for Mercury. - **Confirmation:** you receive confirmation once the puja is complete. ### Astrologer’s insight from Arjun “A puja works alongside the way you live. I always pair a Budh Puja with one or two simple daily practices, so the remedy becomes part of your routine rather than a one-off event.” ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need to attend the Budh Puja? **No.** It is performed in your name using your sankalpa, a long-established Vedic practice. A live video link can be arranged on request. ### Is a Budh Puja right for me? **It depends on your chart.** Arjun checks where Mercury sits, your current Dasha and the major transits before recommending it. A [consultation](https://astroresearch.com.au/product/vedic-astrology-consultation/) is the best place to start if you’re unsure. ### What else can I do alongside the puja? **Simple daily remedies help.** See the [Budh remedies guide](https://astroresearch.com.au/book-remedies/budh-remedies/) for mantra, daan and lifestyle practices. ## Book your Budh Puja **Message Arjun on [WhatsApp (0416 465 395)](https://wa.me/61416465395?text=Hi%20Arjun%2C%20I%27d%20like%20to%20ask%20about%20the%20Budh%20%28Mercury%29%20Puja) or call [(02) 8526 6969](tel:+61285266969) to arrange your puja.** Not sure it’s the right remedy? [Book a consultation](https://astroresearch.com.au/product/vedic-astrology-consultation/) and Arjun will check your chart first, or compare all options on the [Book a Puja](https://astroresearch.com.au/book-a-puja/) page. _Pujas and remedies are traditional spiritual practices offered in good faith. Their effects are personal and can’t be guaranteed, and they are not a substitute for medical, legal, financial or psychological advice. See our [disclaimer](https://astroresearch.com.au/disclaimer/)._ ## When Budh (Mercury) is the pressure point **Budh governs communication, trade and learning. When it is under pressure, business slows, messages get misread, contracts go wrong and study feels harder than it should. Remedies sharpen focus and timing.** ### What people tell me - Business slowdowns or losses despite good products. - Miscommunication, contract errors and paperwork problems. - Trouble concentrating while studying or before exams. ### The traditional remedy Budh Shanti Puja, with Wednesday practice: Vishnu Sahasranama or Om Bum Budhaya Namah, green moong as daan, and careful timing (Muhurta) for signing important documents. ### The Vastu zone to look at North: the Kubera zone, linked with Mercury, money and opportunity. Keep it clear and active; a study desk or home office facing north suits it. [Budh Shanti Puja →](https://astroresearch.com.au/product/budh-shanti-puja-online/) [Book a consultation with Arjun](https://astroresearch.com.au/product/vedic-astrology-consultation/) [Everyday remedies for Mercury](https://astroresearch.com.au/book-remedies/budh-remedies/) · [All nine planets together: Navagraha Shanti Puja](https://astroresearch.com.au/book-a-puja/navagraha-shanti-puja/) ## Questions people ask about Mercury ### How do I know if Mercury is weak in my horoscope? Look for Mercury combust (too close to the Sun), debilitated in Pisces, or afflicted by Rahu, Mars or Saturn. In life it shows as scattered thinking, misread messages or nervous energy. I confirm it against the Dasha before suggesting remedies. ### Should I sign a contract while Mercury is retrograde? It is not forbidden, but it is a time to double-check details, read the fine print and allow for delays. If the decision can wait a few weeks with no cost, waiting is sensible. If it can't, sign carefully. ### How can I strengthen Mercury for business? Keep your paperwork and accounts in order, communicate in writing, use Wednesday for planning and launches, and chant a Budh mantra. A Budh Shanti Puja suits a chart where Mercury rules the 10th or 11th house and is under pressure. --- Source: https://astroresearch.com.au/book-a-puja/budh-puja/ Publisher: Astro Research (https://astroresearch.com.au/), Sydney, Australia