Thiruvenkadu Budhan temple

Remedies for the Budha (Mercury) Dasha

Thiruvenkadu Budhan temple

Swetharanyeswarar Temple is one of the most sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is renowned as the Budhan (Mercury) Sthalam among the Navagraha temples.

Special Remedies at Thiruvenkadu Temple

• The Budha (Mercury) Mahadasha lasts for 17 years. Therefore, scriptures recommend lighting 17 lamps and offering prayers to Lord Budhan at Thiruvenkadu. Devotees undergoing Mercury Dasha are advised to circumambulate the shrine 17 times and worship with 17 lamps for favorable results.
• Though Mercury is generally considered a neutral planet, Lord Budhan at Thiruvenkadu is worshipped in a masculine form, blessing devotees with wisdom and prosperity.
• Worship of Lord Budhan at Thiruvenkadu is believed to bestow:
  1. Excellence in education
  2. Raja Yoga (success and authority)
  3. Wealth and prosperity
  4. Marriage blessings
  5. Professional growth
  6. Artistic talents
  7. Good communication skills
  8. Overall well-being
• Devotees should follow the proper order of worship:
  1. Lord Vinayagar (Ganesha)
  2. Lord Shiva (Swetharanyeswarar)
  3. Goddess Ambal (Brahmavidyambigai)
  4. Lord AgoraMoorthy
  5. Lord Budhan
• Traditional worship includes performing separate Archana for all five deities mentioned above.

Simple Spiritual Remedies During Mercury Dasha

1. Wednesday Homa

Sennayuruvi (Red Chaff Flower). This remedy is believed to bring fame, wealth, and success during Mercury Dasha.

2. Green Gram Lamp Worship

Between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM on Wednesdays (Budha Hora):

• • Fill a brass plate with green gram.
  • Place a five-wick lamp on it.

Light the lamp and pray to Lord Budhan.

3. Offer Green Gram Payasam

Prepare green gram Payasam on Wednesdays, offer it to Lord Sudarshana in a Perumal temple, and distribute it as Prasadam.

4. Green Gram Under the Pillow

On Wednesday night:

• Tie a handful of green gram in a green cloth.
• Place it under your pillow while sleeping.

5. Nine-Day Remedy

Begin the above practice on a Wednesday and continue for nine consecutive days. On the ninth day, tie the green gram into a bundle and immerse it in flowing water.

6. Donate Green Clothing

Perform Vastra Daanam by donating green-colored clothes, the color associated with Mercury.

7. Tulsi Service

Grow Tulsi plants and donate them regularly to a Vishnu (Perumal) temple. This is believed to attract Mercury’s blessings and positive changes in life.

8. Honor Your Maternal Uncle

Mercury is traditionally associated with maternal relatives. Showing respect and support to your maternal uncle by:

• Inviting him home
• Offering meals
• Presenting green-colored clothing
• Assisting him when needed

is believed to reduce Mercury-related difficulties.

9. Wednesday Prosperity Ritual

On Wednesdays:

• Place green gram on a brass plate.
• Arrange 9 betel leaves, 9 areca nuts, and 9 one-rupee coins.
• Offer prayers to Lord Budhan with sincere devotion.

10. Light Ghee Lamps

During Mercury Dasha, light ghee lamps every Wednesday evening in temples dedicated to:

• Dhanvantari
• Sudarshana
• Lord Perumal (Vishnu)

This worship is traditionally believed to bring auspicious results, prosperity, and divine grace.

“Om Bum Budhaya Namaha” – Chanting this mantra 108 times every Wednesday is also considered highly beneficial for strengthening Mercury’s positive influence.