Budh Grah Shanti Pooja is a ritual performed to appease Mercury (Budh), one of the nine celestial planets (Navagraha) in Vedic astrology. Mercury is associated with communication, intellect, commerce, and analytical abilities. When Budh is negatively placed in a person's birth chart, it can lead to issues related to communication, education, and financial matters. This pooja aims to mitigate those effects and bring peace and prosperity.

Materials Needed:

Idol or Picture of Lord Mercury (Budh): An image or murti to worship.

Puja Samagri: Flowers, incense sticks, diya (lamp), and fruits.

Green Clothes: Mercury is associated with the color green, so green cloth can be used for offerings.

Chandan (sandalwood paste): For applying on the idol or image.

Green Moong Dal or Green Fruits: As offerings, such as green apples or limes.

Water and a small container: For purification (aachaman).

Prasad: Sweets or other offerings to distribute after the pooja.

Steps to Perform Budh Grah Shanti Pooja:

Preparation:

Choose an auspicious day, ideally a Wednesday, which is associated with Mercury.

Clean the space and set up an altar with the idol or picture of Lord Budh.

Purification:

Take a bath and wear clean clothes.

Light the diya and incense sticks to create a sacred atmosphere.

Aarti:

Perform Aarti in front of the idol while singing a hymn dedicated to Lord Budh.

Follow it with prayers for blessings in communication, education, and intelligence.

Prasad Distribution:

Offer the prepared prasad to the idol and then distribute it among family and friends, ensuring everyone receives blessings.

Conclusion:

Conclude the pooja with gratitude, thanking Lord Budh for his blessings.

Chant the mantra "Om Namo Bhagavate Budhaya Namah" several times to end the ceremony.

Benefits of Budh Grah Shanti Pooja:

Enhanced Communication: Improves verbal skills and expression.

Intellectual Growth: Boosts education and learning abilities.

Financial Prosperity: Attracts success in business and financial matters.

Peace and Harmony: Promotes mental clarity and emotional balance.

Recurring Practice:

Regularly performing Budh Grah Shanti Pooja, especially on Wednesdays, can help maintain a favorable influence of Mercury in one’s life.

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