Budhvar, Wednesday, is dedicated to Lord Krishna and the planet Budh or Mercury. The day is also associated with Lord Vithal, an incarnation of Krishna . In some regions, Lord Vishnu is worshiped. Keeping a fast (Upvaas) on Budhvar is believed to help in leading a peaceful family life.
In Astrology, mercury is considered to be compassionate and generous. Mercury is usually depicted riding a lion.
Those devotees who undertake a fast on the day only take a single meal in the afternoon. The fasting is observed mainly by husband and wife together. Green color is considered highly auspicious on the day.
In Astrology, mercury is considered to be compassionate and generous. Mercury is usually depicted riding a lion.In some regions, people start new ventures on Wednesday as Mercury or Budh is considered to help new business ventures. Educational activities begin on Wednesday in some places.
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Hi Abhilash,
I need peace and tranquility in my life. Therefore planning to observe Wednesday fasts. I'm a Virgo and a believer of Lord Krishna.
Could you please tell me the complete rituals for Wednesday Fast.
Hello Abhilash,
Could only one of the partners fast instead of both ?
Thanks
Sapna
@ Sapna, Yes one partner can fast.
hello abhilash ..actually m believer in goddess durga n want to keep fast on any particular day..plzz guide me when to keep it @i wanted it on wednesday ..will it be possible
can i fast on any single wednesday as per my wish or ive to do for certain number of consecutive wednesdays like 7 etc?
For ladies how to fast consecutive fridays?
Any mantra to recite to find a good husband of my chooice . . .please help me im stressing
Can i worship Vishnu on Wednesday with green cloth and then again worship him in a yellow cloth (cloth spread below the image of the lord). Since i am already doing the Thursday vrat for GURU as Vishnu...i just wanted to know whether i can worship him again on wednesday with a green cloth since it represents mercury.
@ Serendipity...Yes you can. Worship can be performed by a devotee in any method he wants. True devotion is what is needed.
as per my horoscope I wear Green Emerald for Budh grah in golden ring.I have to make Jap and fasting on wednesday.Pl.guide me how to do fasting and which type of food?
You can find details of how to observe Budhvar in this article.
http://www.hindu-blog.com/2009/11/how-to-observe-budhavar-vrat-wednesday.html
The same link is also updated below the main article.
Dear Abhilash,
I am 1st December born and a female..Can you please suggest which god should I pray to.
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