Budha

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Budha is the Hindu deity associated with the planet Mercury, revered as the god of intellect, communication, and wisdom.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Hindu deity
Navagraha
associatedColor green
associatedElement earth
associatedMetal bronze
associatedWith Mercury NERFINISHED
astrologicalRole karaka (significator) for business
karaka (significator) for education
karaka (significator) for intelligence
celestialBody planet Mercury NERFINISHED
child Pururavas NERFINISHED
consort Ila NERFINISHED
culturalSphere Indian subcontinent NERFINISHED
dayOfWeek Wednesday
direction north
domain commerce
communication
intellect
learning
speech
wisdom
gender male
iconography depicted as a youthful deity
holds a lotus
holds a mace
holds a shield
holds a sword
often shown with four arms
languageAssociation Sanskrit grammar and eloquence
nameEtymology derived from Sanskrit root "budh" meaning to awaken or to know
parent Chandra NERFINISHED
Tara NERFINISHED
religion Hinduism
roleInAstrology significator of communication
significator of intellect
significator of trade
textMention Mahabharata NERFINISHED
Puranas NERFINISHED
various Hindu astrological texts
vehicle chariot drawn by lions
lion
worshipPurpose to enhance intellect
to gain success in trade and business
to improve communication skills
to mitigate malefic effects of Mercury in horoscope
zodiacAssociation Gemini NERFINISHED
Virgo NERFINISHED

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Navagraha Temple hasDeity Budha