Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Thiruvenkadu, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Nayanmar Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam Sambandar Temple Spiritual Healing Temple Tevaram Temple Famous Temple Navagraha Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 05:30 PM – 09:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for pilgrimage.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple and a Paadal Petra Sthalam in Mayiladuthurai district. The presiding deity is Swetharanyeswarar, with Brahmavidyambigai as the Goddess. The temple is especially renowned as the Budhan (Mercury) Navagraha Sthalam. It is also traditionally known as Aadhi Chidambaram and is associated with Lord Shiva's Ananda Tandava.

🏛 Temple History

According to the traditional sthala history, an asura named Maruthuvan obtained a powerful trident through penance to Shiva and began troubling the Devas. He attacked Nandi with the trident, causing injuries. Shiva manifested as Aghoramurthy, one of his fierce forms, and defeated the asura. The Aghoramurthy shrine is one of the major highlights of the temple.

The temple is also associated with the three sacred water bodies known as Surya Theertham, Chandra Theertham and Agni Theertham. The temple's sthala vrikshas include Vada Vaal, Kondrai and Vilva.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

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No daily poojas available.

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Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

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No special rituals available currently.

🎉 Temple Festivals

No festivals available.

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

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Dress Code

Traditional and modest dress is recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Available

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Prasad Details

Prasadam is generally available during worship and special occasions.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit during the morning or evening darshan hours.
Devotees visiting for Budhan parihara traditionally offer worship to Budhan.
Do not miss the Aghoramurthy shrine.
The three sacred theerthams and the Rudra Pada are notable features.
During special festivals, timings and access may vary, so confirm locally before visiting.