LYCOS RETRIEVER 
Mercury (Planet): Lord Budh
built 643 days ago
Planet Budh is known as planet Mercury too.Lord Budh has four hands. Sword, Thaal, Gada and Varmudra are seen in his hands. Lord Budh has golden crown on his head and wears ornaments of yellow flowers and yellow clothes. According to the Atharv Ved, Budh was born to Chandrama and Tara. Since the child was very intelligent, Lord Brahma gave the name Budh to him. According to one story of Mahabharat, King Manu got married his daughter Ila to Budh Dev.
Source:
Budh Pooja is recommended to reduce the tribulations caused due to malefic position of MERCURY in the horoscope. MERCURY is the planet, which directly affects the trade business. So it is always recommend performing Budh puja especially to the businessmen in the field of ARGUMENTATIVE BUSINESS, DEMOCRATIC DEALING, ASTROLOGY, WRITING SKILLS, EDITING, PUBLISHING, ACTING, SCULPTURE BUSINESS, SPORTSMEN, ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTANCY, ART, POSTAL SERVICES and INSURANCE etc.
Source:
Budh Puja is to appease the planet Mercury. Budh Puja is very useful & beneficial puja, since it's worship strengthens benefic Mervury & increases its positive influence and pacifies malefic effects of the planet & neutralizes its negative effect. Budh Puja is recommended for those having malefic Budh or wrong placed Bhudh as per horoscope.
Source:
MORE ABOUT
Lord Budh