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ChandrashtamamRishabam · for 2 d 7 h 48 m
7:23:20 PMThursday, 12 November

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Thiruvenkadu

Swetharanyeswarar · Thiruvenkadu

Navagraha Temples: Mercury

Thiruvenkadu, Thiruvenkadu
Photo: TK26-27-TVK-Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeshwarar temple east gopuram, VasuVR, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.

Significance

The temple for Budhan (Mercury). It is honoured as a place to pray for learning and good speech.

The Aghora Murthy form of Shiva is special here.

Special features

  • A separate shrine for Budhan (Mercury)
  • Aghora Murthy
  • Three holy tanks (theerthams)

Darshan times, fees and festival dates can change. Before you go, check with the temple office or the temple's official website. The temple stories are given as devotees believe them, and they can differ from one temple to another.