The main deity in this temple is Lord Shiva as Swedharanyeshwarar. However the presiding deity is Budhan (Planet Mercury) and hence one of the Navagraha Temples of Tamil Nadu.
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Swetharanyeswarar Temple,Thiruvenkadu
Thiruvenkadu, is a reference to the temple in Valmiki’s Ramayana. Therefore it is said that the oldest part of the temple is more than 3000 years old.
The unique feature about this temple is that the image of Lord Shiva has five faces, Easanam, Tatpurusham, Aghoram, Vamadevam and Sadyojatam.
This temple is especially known for its unique incarnate of Lord Shiva called “Agora Murthi”.
Thiruvengadu village is also famous for its unique structure of pools in temples. This temple has 3 pools, 3 Gods. It is a belief that one who takes bath in all these pools, will be free from their problems like diseases, delay in marriage, etc.
Pooja Details
Pooja details in Swetharanyeswarar Temple
Among Nine Planets ( Navagraha), Budhan is said to bestow wisdom and intellect.Offering puja to Bhuda Bhagavan on Wednesdays is believed to rectify Bhuda Dhosham.
Those who visit Thiruvengadu will find relief from puthira dosham, difficulties in studies, mental instability, and nervous disorders. Knowledge, music, astrology, math, sculpting, medicine, language skills are the beneficial aspects of Bhudan.
One can do all the karmas here, that is supposed to be done in kasi.
Bathing in these tanks and worshipping the Lord here for one “mandalam” (45 days) is believed to relieve couples from problems related to childbirth.
The special offerings offered to Mercury god are Moong dal and cloths of green color.
Other Temples covered in this trip
Vaidheeswaran kovil.
Naganathar Temple at Kilperumpallam.
Abirami Temple at Thirukadaiyur.
Pickup and Drop point is Mayiladuthurai. The trip would be customised based on requirements and all complete details would be provided before booking.
Upon booking confirmation, the sthalapuranam of temples mentioned in the itinerary will be sent through email.
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Package does not include food and hotel stay.
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Payment method as follows: 25% payment on confirmation; 50% payment before starting the trip; Balance payment before end of the trip.
15% of package cost will be charged as penalty on canceling, 31 or more days before departure.
35% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 22 to 30 days before departure.
50% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 15 to 21 days before departure.
100% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancelling, 15 days before departure.