BUDHA or MERCURY is considered as the greatest among the wise. This Devata bestows wisdom and wealth etc. on his devotees.
He removes evil thoughts from their minds.
He is the chief among Gnanis ( Realized souls).
He is considered Vishnu Rupi, because of his beauty and resemblance A prayer to Him, especially on Wednesdays brings in manifold benefits like removal of all obstacles, helps one to get a progeny, possession of fertile lands etc.
In the Zodiac this devata is the Lord of Mithuna and Kanya.
He stays like the Sun, one month in each Rasi completes the cycle in 12 months, more or less closely in the footsteps of the Sun.
Budha is the god of the planet Mercury and the son of Chandra (the moon) with Tara (Taraka).
He is also the god of merchandize and protector of Merchants.
He is of Rajas Guna and represents Communication.
He is represented as being mild, eloquent and of greenish colour.
He is represented holding a scimitar, a club and a shield, riding a winged lion in Ramghur temple. In other illustrations ,
he holds a sceptre and lotus and rides a carpet or an eagle or a chariot drawn by lions.
Budha presides over 'Budh-war' or Wednesday