Wednesday बुधवार
Ruled by Budh (Mercury) · dedicated to Lord Ganesha / Vishnu · colour Green
Wednesday (बुधवार) is ruled by Budh (Mercury) and dedicated to Lord Ganesha / Vishnu. Mercury (Budh) governs intellect, speech, trade, learning and communication. Its colour is green, and it is traditionally favourable for study, trade and communication.
Key takeaways
- Ruling planet: Budh (Mercury); deity: Lord Ganesha / Vishnu.
- Favourable for study, trade and communication.
- The Budhvar vrat is kept for sharp intellect, success in business and family harmony.
- Lucky colour: Green.
Wednesday at a glance
| Ruling planet | Budh (Mercury) |
| Deity | Lord Ganesha / Vishnu |
| Colour | Green |
| Favourable for | study, trade and communication |
Ruling planet of Wednesday
Mercury (Budh) governs intellect, speech, trade, learning and communication. The character of Budh (Mercury) colours everything the day favours.
Deity and worship on Wednesday
Lord Ganesha and Vishnu are worshipped; the Vishnu Sahasranama is recited.
Wednesday vrat (fasting)
The Budhvar vrat is kept for sharp intellect, success in business and family harmony.
Vrats and special days on Wednesday
Beyond the weekly Wednesday vrat, several observances arise when a particular tithi or nakshatra coincides with Wednesday — the weekday lends its planet's power to the day.
- Budhvar Vrat — weekly worship of Ganesha (and Vithoba in Maharashtra) for intellect and trade
- Vinayaka Chaturthi on Budhvar — doubly auspicious for Ganesha when a Shukla Chaturthi falls on Wednesday
- A day for beginnings — Wednesday is traditionally favoured for study, accounts, trade and travel
These recur through the year on shifting dates; check the calendar, the festivals list or your local panchang for the next occurrence.
Remedies on Wednesday
Worship Ganesha, wear an emerald (after guidance), feed green fodder to cows and donate green items. Remedies are supportive practices; a gemstone should be worn only after consulting a qualified astrologer.
What to avoid on Wednesday
Some avoid cutting hair and beginning journeys to the east. These are traditional customs and vary by family and region.
Wednesday timings and Rahu Kaal
The weekday fixes the day's inauspicious windows. On Wednesday, look up the exact Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika for your city, and pick an auspicious choghadiya for important work. See all weekdays or the panchang guide.
Weekday customs follow tradition and vary by region and family; for personal remedies consult a qualified astrologer.
Common questions
Which planet and deity rule Wednesday?
Wednesday (बुधवार) is ruled by Budh (Mercury) and dedicated to Lord Ganesha / Vishnu.
What is the Wednesday vrat?
The Budhvar vrat is kept for sharp intellect, success in business and family harmony.
What should be done on Wednesday?
Lord Ganesha and Vishnu are worshipped; the Vishnu Sahasranama is recited. It is favourable for study, trade and communication.
What should be avoided on Wednesday?
Some avoid cutting hair and beginning journeys to the east.
When is Rahu Kaal on Wednesday?
Rahu Kaal falls at a fixed eighth-part of the day set by the weekday; look up your city's exact Wednesday Rahu Kaal on the Rahu Kaal pages.