The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Budh Graha Shanti in Varanasi
Budh Graha Shanti is performed when Budh, the planet associated with intellect, speech and business, is weak or afflicted in the kundali. In Varanasi the Pandit performs Budh mantra jaap, offerings of green moong and green cloth, and a havan, usually on a Wednesday.
Traders and students in Kashi often choose this puja, and many families add Ganesh worship on the same day.
ब्रह्मा मुरारिस्त्रिपुरान्तकारी भानुः शशी भूमिसुतो बुधश्च।
गुरुश्च शुक्रः शनिराहुकेतवः सर्वे ग्रहाः शान्तिकरा भवन्तु॥
Brahmā murāris tripurāntakārī bhānuḥ śaśī bhūmisuto budhaś ca, guruś ca śukraḥ śani rāhu ketavaḥ sarve grahāḥ śāntikarā bhavantu.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Budh Graha Shanti
Varanasi's trading families, from silk merchants to shopkeepers in the old city, have long sought blessings for business, and Budh is traditionally linked with commerce and communication.
Local Pandits can combine Budh shanti with a Ganesh puja or a business related ritual when families wish.
Local traditions & timing
- Wednesdays are the most requested days.
- Business families sometimes schedule it before Diwali or a new financial year.
- Old city traffic is heavy in the evenings; plan a morning puja.
Where it's performed
- Your home in Varanasi
- Your shop or office
- Online sankalp with a Varanasi Pandit
Planning tips
- Share your kundali for the sankalp and jaap count.
- Keep green moong, green cloth and durva grass, or ask for samagri.
- Plan a Wednesday morning slot.
About Budh Graha Shanti
A traditional Wednesday puja for Budh, the graha of intellect and communication, performed with green offerings and the Budh beej mantra to seek clarity and blessings.
Duration
2 to 3 hours for puja with a short jaap; 1 to 2 days for a full 9,000 jaap
Pricing
On enquiry
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Budh Graha Shanti in Varanasi: FAQs
Why do traders choose Budh Graha Shanti?
Budh is traditionally associated with commerce, speech and intellect, so business families often choose this puja. It is a traditional practice, not a guarantee of results.
Can the puja be done at my shop?
Yes, if there is space for a small puja and havan. The Pandit can suggest a simpler format for small shops.
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