Thiruvenkadu Swetaranyeswarar Temple Budhan Temple
Know the Temple:
A sacred Padal Petra Sthalam, Thiruvenkadu Swetaranyeswarar Temple is also a significant Navagraha temple where devotees seek the blessings of Lord Budha for knowledge and wisdom.
Greatness of the temple:
Situated between Sirgazhi and Poompuhar, Thiruvenkadu Swetaranyeswarar Temple is a powerful abode of knowledge, where Lord Swetaranyeswarar, along with his consort Brahma Vidyambiga, grants devotees wisdom and success in academics.
The temple is considered one of the six holy spots equivalent to Varanasi. It is associated with Budha (Mercury), the planet of intellect, communication, and learning. The temple’s rich heritage includes blessings for brilliant progeny and houses the sacred Rudra Paadam, believed to offer immense spiritual benefits.
Key Temple Facts
- Temple Name: Thiruvenkadu Swetaranyeswarar Temple (Budhan Temple)
- Main deity (Lord Vishnu) is known as: Lord Swetaranyeswarar
- Goddess Parvati is known as: Brahma Vidyambiga
- Puranic names of the temple: Adi Chidambaram, Swetaranyam
- Worshipped by: Lord Brahma, Budha (Mercury), Meikandar (Saiva Siddanta Preceptor and Saint), Siddha Pattinathar
- Special rituals of the temple: Abhisekham to Lord and Goddess for success in academics, freedom from debts
- Special boons of the temple: Blessings of knowledge, communication, brilliance in children
- Specialty of the temple: One of the six temples equated to Kashi, associated with Budha
- Location: 14 km from Sirgazhi
- Divya Desam: Yes
