Budhan (Mercury)| Color | Green |
| Gender Associated | Male |
| Element | Earth |
| God | Vishnu |
| Pratyadi Devataa | Vishnu |
| Metal | Zinc |
| Gemstone | Emerald |
| Body Part | Skin |
| Taste | salt |
| Food | Mung bean |
| Season | Autumn |
| Direction | North |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Tone (Svara) | Sa |
| Symbol |  |
Thiruvenkadu, is 60kms from Paradise resort.There is a reference to this temple in Valmiki's Ramayana. Therefore it is said that the oldest part of the temple is more than 3000 years old. Dedicated to Budhan or Mercury this temple in Thiruvenkadu makes up the last of the Navagraha Temples. Budhan is said to bestow wisdom and intellect. Budha or Mercury is considered as the greatest among the wise. This Devata bestows wisdom and wealth on his devotees. He is ruled by Lord Maha Vishnu. This temple is referred in 'Saiva Thirumurais' and Sastras. This place is similar to Kasi with all the Snana Ghats. One can do all the karmas here, that is supposed to be done in kasi. We can find a separate sanctum sanctorum for bhudan. Bhudan holds the portfolio of Education and Arts and it is the next popular place students prefer to go after Tuition centers.
| Character | Budha (Mercury) |
| Parents | Chandra and Tara(Guru's Wife) |
| Consort | Ila |
