Budha (Mercury) is considered to be the son of Tara and Chandra. Lord Shiv was pleased with the penance, that is, the prayers and meditation of Budha and blessed him  with the status of a Graha (Planet). 
Listen to Budha Gayatri Mantra and Kavacham. These are Dhyana Shlokas. Narrated by Sriram for Chants of India by Sriram Podcast.
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