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Morning6:00 AM–12:00/1:00 PM
Evening4:00 PM–8:30/9:00 PM

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Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu

Thiruvenkadu, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu, India

An extensive Shiva temple at Thiruvenkadu associated with Budha, with Swetharanyeswarar as the presiding deity and a separate Budha shrine.

Physical Temple
Arulmigu Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu
The source-backed physical identity used throughout this page.
Primary Presiding Deity
Swetharanyeswarar (Shiva), with Brahmavidyambigai
Kept distinct from the planetary association.
Graha Association
Budha (Mercury)
Tamil Navagraha pilgrimage context.
Best Planning Approach
Earlier non-festival hours
No queue or access condition is guaranteed.

Source timing note: 6:00 AM–12:00/1:00 PM and 4:00 PM–8:30/9:00 PM. The source gives timing ranges rather than one fixed schedule. Confirm the current hours locally.

Source: DM-NG-004-A_TN.docx. Time-sensitive details require local confirmation.

Physical identity preserved
Primary deity identified
Budha (Mercury)
Practical visit guide
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Overview

Physical temple and planetary context

An extensive Shiva temple at Thiruvenkadu associated with Budha, with Swetharanyeswarar as the presiding deity and a separate Budha shrine.

The physical temple is Swetharanyeswarar Temple. Shiva, Brahmavidyambigai, Nataraja and Aghoramurthy are central to its identity; Budha is the planetary association.

  • Physical TempleArulmigu Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu
  • Primary DeitySwetharanyeswarar (Shiva), with Brahmavidyambigai
  • GrahaBudha (Mercury)
  • SourceDM-NG-004-A_TN.docx

Quick Visit Decision

What to know before setting out

Choose a quieter window

Earlier non-festival hours may be easier to plan, but crowd levels and queues are not guaranteed.

Confirm the schedule

The source gives timing ranges rather than one fixed schedule. Confirm the current hours locally.

Respect the physical identity

Swetharanyeswarar (Shiva), with Brahmavidyambigai is the primary presiding identity; Budha (Mercury) is shown separately.

Temple Identity, History and Architecture

Source-backed distinctions

Temple identity

The physical temple is Swetharanyeswarar Temple. Shiva, Brahmavidyambigai, Nataraja and Aghoramurthy are central to its identity; Budha is the planetary association.

Architecture

A Dravidian complex described as roughly twelve acres, with five prakarams, east and west five-tier Rajagopurams, three theerthams and important Nataraja and Aghoramurthy spaces.

Historical context

The source describes a granite rebuilding under Aditya Chola I with later Chola and subsequent patronage.

Suggested Visit Sequence

A practical source-led sequence; follow current temple directions

1

Enter and orient yourself

Use the current visitor route through the large multi-prakaram complex.

2

Take Swetharanyeswarar darshan

Approach the presiding Shiva sanctum according to the active queue.

3

Visit the associated Shiva forms

Continue toward the goddess, Nataraja or Aghoramurthy spaces as access permits.

4

Visit the Budha shrine

Complete the planetary stop at the separate Budha shrine without assuming a compulsory remedy sequence.

This is a suggested visitor sequence, not a compulsory ritual order or a promised remedy.

How to Reach

Source-recorded transport guidance

By Rail

Sirkazhi station, with the temple about 10 km away by road.

By Air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport, approximately 130 km.

By Road

On the Sirkazhi–Poompuhar road; approximately 23 km from Mayiladuthurai.

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Timings and Visit Planning

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Morning

6:00 AM–12:00/1:00 PM

Evening

4:00 PM–8:30/9:00 PM

Confirmation note

The source gives timing ranges rather than one fixed schedule. Confirm the current hours locally.

Public Mantra

Roman transliteration for the English page

Budha (Mercury)

Om Budhaya Namah.

A public salutation to Budha.

No repetition count or devotional result is guaranteed. Specialised ritual procedures are not published here.

Worship & Knowledge

Continue to the public Navagraha hub

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Festivals and Observances

Dates and arrangements can change

Indra Vizha / Masi Magam

Source-recorded observance. Confirm the current date, access and programme with the temple.

Chitra Pournami

Source-recorded observance. Confirm the current date, access and programme with the temple.

Aani Thirumanjanam

Source-recorded observance. Confirm the current date, access and programme with the temple.

The source also records Maha Shivaratri. Confirm current dates and programmes locally.

Visitor Information and Safety

Before you enter

  • DressWear modest clothing appropriate for an active place of worship.
  • FootwearFollow current temple instructions for removal and storage.
  • PhotographyAsk before photographing any shrine or worship area.
  • OfferingsUse only current authorised counters and directed offering points.
  • ClaimsDo not rely on guaranteed access, cures, dosha removal or promised devotional outcomes.
  • ChangesReconfirm hours, transport, rituals and festival arrangements before travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arulmigu Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu is the physical temple presented on this page. Its primary presiding identity is Swetharanyeswarar (Shiva), with Brahmavidyambigai; its separate graha association is Budha (Mercury).

Budha (Mercury) is the Navagraha association recorded in the approved source document.

The source records morning hours of 6:00 AM–12:00/1:00 PM and evening hours of 4:00 PM–8:30/9:00 PM. The source gives timing ranges rather than one fixed schedule. Confirm the current hours locally.

No. The Roman mantra is presented as a simple public devotional salutation. No result, cure, access benefit or dosha removal is guaranteed.

Yes. Opening hours, rituals, transport, access rules and festival arrangements can change. Confirm current details locally before travel.

Source Information

Approved Batch-01 temple document

DM-NG-004-A_TN.docx

Primary source for identity, location, coordinates, architecture, timings, travel, traditions, festivals and public mantra context on this page.

Canonical master mapping

Slug and record identity: DM-NVG-004-TN / budha-thiruvenkadu.

Visitor note

Time-sensitive information is presented as source-recorded guidance and should be reconfirmed locally.

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