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Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple
Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple

About Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple

Temple History:

The Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar temple is a very ancient temple where the presiding deity is called Swetharanyeswarar, and His consort is called Brahma Vidhyambigai. It is believed that the God of Creation, Lord Brahma, Lord Indhra and His White Elephant had visited this temple and worshipped the Deity. There is yet another shrine for Lord Agora Moorth, who is another incarnation of Lord Shiva. Agora Moorthy is believed to have destroyed the demon Padmasuran.

Greatness of Temple:

This temple is one of the Navagraha Temples where Lord Budhan is worshipped. Budhan is the symbol of intelligence, wisdom and peace. Devotees throng this temple throughout the year to worship Lord Budhan. They offer white colored clothes and cereals and pray to God to protect them from all planetary transitions.

Temple Speciality:

The temple Bull is seen with nine holes in its body, correlating to the history that happened when the demon Surapadman came to fight with Lord Shiva here. At that time, Nandi the Bull interfered and got injured. Because of this, Lord Shiva became furious and took the incarnation of Agora Moorthy to destroy the demon. This temple is also called the tVaranasiof South.

Temple Festivals:

A ten-day-long festival called Chariot Festival is celebrated during the Tamil month Thai, which falls during mid-January to mid-February. The fifth day of this festival is so very significant that special poojas and rituals are carried out for Agora Moorthy.

Nearby Tourist Attractions: Poombuhar Beach, Silappathikara Art Gallery, Town Gateway.

Travel: You can reach Thiruvenkadu Budhan Koil by travelling a distance of 12km from Sirkazhi or 26 km from Mayiladuthurai. From Kumbakonam, the temple is at a distance of 60km.

  • By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Mayiladuthurai. You can prefer to travel by road from either Tanjore or Kumbakonam railheads.
  • By Air: The nearest airport is at Tiruchirapalli. From there, you can reach the temple in less than three and a half hours.

Opening time: From 6 A.M. to 12.00 P.M., 4.00 P.M. to 9.00 P.M.

Closing time:12.00 PM - 04.00 PM

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FAQs on Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple

FAQ

How far is Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple from Thanjavur?

The Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple is about 101 kilometres away from Thanjavur, and it takes about 2 hours to travel via road.
FAQ

What are some key tourist attractions from the Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple?

From the Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple, you can explore various key attractions, like Vaitheeswaran Koil, Annan Perumal Temple, Keelperumpallam Kethu, and Sri Sangaranyeswarar Temple.
FAQ

What are some key sea beaches from the temple?

From Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple, you can visit various key beaches, like Poompuhar Beach, Silver Beach, and Dhanushkodi Beach.
FAQ

Why is the Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple famous?

The Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple is among the nine Navgraha Temples of Tamil Nadu and among the popular pilgrimage sites in the Hindu religion.
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What are some traditional dishes to try near the temple?

Near the Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple, you can try authentic Tamil dishes, like Idli, Dosa, Sambhar, Upma, and Payasam, among others.
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