- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:56 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Budh Ashtami July 2025: Budh Ashtami is a sacred day that falls when the eighth lunar day, or Ashtami, aligning with a Wednesday, known as Budhwar. It can occur in either the waxing or waning phase of the moon. On this day, devotees offer heartfelt prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, seeking their blessings for prosperity and well-being. Many observe a fast, believing it protects them from suffering after death. The Budh Ashtami Vrat is especially observed in regions like Gujarat, Maharashtra and northern India. The Upcoming Budh Ashtami Vrat falls on 2nd July 2025, Wednesday.
Check out all the significant details regarding the date, time, significance and rituals associated with this sacred day below:
Budh Ashtami July 2025: Date And Time
- Budh Ashtami July 2025 Date: 2nd July 2025, Wednesday
- Ashtami Tithi Begins: 11:59 AM, 2nd July 2025
- Ashtami Tithi Ends: 02:07 PM, 3rd July 2025
Budh Ashtami July 2025: Significance
The hidden spiritual power of Budh Ashtami Vrat is beautifully described in the Brahmanda Purana and other ancient Hindu texts. It is deeply believed that those who observe this vrat with devotion are freed from all sins, including those from previous births. Worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this day with true faith is said to bring immense spiritual cleansing. People also observe this vrat to reduce the negative effects of Budh Grah Dosha in their lives. Through fasting and prayer, the troubling influence of Mercury is believed to ease, bringing harmony and clarity to one’s path. This sacred day offers a chance to reset spiritually, seek divine blessings and walk forward with renewed peace and purpose.
Devotees offer veneration to the planet Mercury, in addition to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parivati and Lord Vishnu on the sacred occasion of Budh Ashtami Vrat. (Image Source: Canva)
Budh Ashtami July 2025: Rituals
On Budh Ashtami, devotees worship Lord Budha (Mercury) with deep devotion, seeking his blessings for wisdom, peace, and relief from past karmic burdens. Most observers of the Budh Ashtami Vrat fast for the entire day, preparing a special ‘Naivedya’ to offer to the deity. This sacred offering is only eaten after the completion of puja rituals. Worship is often done using an idol or an image of Lord Budha engraved on a gold or silver coin. A kalash filled with water is placed at the altar with an unpeeled green coconut on top, symbolising purity and divine presence.
Rituals are carried out with sincerity, and heartfelt prayers are offered to Lord Budha, followed by the distribution of prasad among family and fellow devotees. The vrat is traditionally observed eight times in a year, and in the final observance, the gold or silver coin bearing Lord Budha’s image is donated to a Brahmin as a gesture of completion and gratitude. This ritual is believed to cleanse all sins and ensure freedom from hell in the afterlife. In several regions, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are also worshipped on this sacred day, adding a deeper spiritual dimension to the vrat.
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