Budhvar, Wednesday Vrat

Wednesday is dedicated to  Lord Vithal, an incarnation of Krishna. In some regions, Lord Shiva is worshipped on the day. Lord Ganesha is also worshipped in many regions on Wednesday.Sri Krishna Puja or Vittal Puja or Ayyappa Puja or Saraswati Puja is also observed on Wednesdays.

The day is highly auspicious for starting new ventures and it is believed that those who observe the Vrat are bound to get blessed with fortunes. Keeping a fast (Upvaas) on Budhvar is believed to help in leading a peaceful family life.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.The day is also of great significance to Lord Vithal (Krishna) in Maharashtra.It is believed that worship and fasting on the day promotes peace and happiness in life and helps in a happy married life.Budha is believed to have a sharp intellect and is proficient in all sciences. He is worshipped for good intelligence, education, success in business and commerce.Budhwar Vrat is observed for 24 hours and those undertaking the fast on the day eat a single meal in the afternoon. The offering made to Budha usually includes green colored grams like Moong Dal. In regions people offer ghee 

and curd. The fruit offered is grape.

Things to do :

• People observe fast
• Lord vishnu is worshipped
• Fasting is mainly observed by Husband and Wife.
• Green colour is considered highly auspicious
• Devotees listen to Budhvar Vrat katha before Puja
• Some devotees take single meal in the afternoon.
• Tulsi leaves are used in the puja