Budh Jaap At Ujjain

About this puja

Budh (Mercury) jaap of 9000 mantras in Ujjain, on the banks of the Shipra River.

Vedic astrology regards Budh jaap in Ujjain as highly auspicious, most of all beside the Shipra River. The 9000 Budh jaap is performed to strengthen or calm Mercury (Budh) in the birth chart. Mercury is the planet that governs the mind and communication.

Why devotees perform it

Devotees believe it improves communication and speech, and it is sought by those who find it hard to express themselves or who face misunderstandings. It is considered useful for teachers, speakers, lawyers, salespeople and business owners. It is said to support intelligence, learning, focus, memory and analytical thinking, and is often recommended for students preparing for exams. Mercury is linked with trade and commerce, so the jaap is believed to help in business decisions, negotiation and financial stability. It is performed to ease the effects of Budh dosha, where a weak Mercury is thought to bring confusion, poor communication and unsteady finances. Better communication is also believed to strengthen family and professional relationships.