Budhwar

Budhwar is the name for Wednesday in several Indian languages, including Hindi and Marathi, and is also used in Nepali and other South Asian languages. The term is derived from Budha, the Sanskrit and Hindu astrological name for the planet Mercury, combined with var, meaning “day.” Spelling and transliteration vary by region, with forms such as Budhvar, Budhvaar, or Budhwar commonly seen.

In the traditional Hindu and regional calendars, the week consists of seven days: Ravivar (Sunday), Somvar (Monday), Mangalvar (Tuesday), Budhvar (Wednesday), Gurvar or Brihaspativar (Thursday), Shukravar (Friday), and Shanivar (Saturday). Budhvar sits between Mangalvar and Gurvar and corresponds to Wednesday in the international seven-day week. The day is associated with Mercury in astrology and is thought to influence aspects such as communication, intellect, and commerce.

Usage and cultural context vary by region. In everyday language, Budhwar is used to refer to the day itself and to schedule events or appointments. The term appears in calendars, horoscopes, and literature across Hindi-speaking and Nepali-speaking communities, among others.Regional pronunciations and spelling can reflect local scripts and transliteration conventions, but the underlying meaning remains the same: Budhwar denotes the central concept of Wednesday in the local week.