Budha
Introduction


**Budha** () is the Sanskrit word for the planet [Mercury](/wiki/Mercury_%28planet%29 "Mercury (planet)"), personified as a god.

He is also known as **Somaya**, **Rohinaya**, and rules over the [*nakshatra*s](/wiki/Nakshatra "Nakshatra") (lunar mansions) of [Ashlesha](/wiki/Ashlesha_%28nakshatra%29 "Ashlesha (nakshatra)"), [Jyeshtha](/wiki/Jyeshtha_%28nakshatra%29 "Jyeshtha (nakshatra)"), and [Revati](/wiki/Revati_%28nakshatra%29 "Revati (nakshatra)").


Which nakshatras does Budha rule over?