Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu, Mayiladuthurai

Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu, Mayiladuthurai

Swetharanyeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruvenkadu Village in Sirkazhi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Swetharanyeswarar / Venkaattu Nathar and Mother is called as Brahma Vidyambigai. The temple is known for its shrine dedicated to Aghora Moorthy, a unique incarnation of Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu and is a part of the popular Navagraha pilgrimage in the state.

The temple is noted for its three Shivas (Swetharanyeswarar, Nataraja & Aghora Moorthy), three Sakthis (Brahma Vidyambigai, Swetha Maha Kaali & Durga), three Sthala Vrikshams (Vadavaal, Kondrai & Vilwam trees) and three theerthams (Surya, Chandra & Agni Theerthams). The temple is considered one among the Saptha Vana Sthalams and Pancha Aranya Sthalams around Poompuhar. This temple is considered as one of the 51 Sakthi Peedams of Tamil Nadu. This temple is considered one among the Thiruvasaga Sthalams.

This temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram hymns. This temple is the 65^th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 11^th sthalam on the north side ofriver Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. This temple is considered as one of the 44 Paadal Petra Sthalams where the Moovar (Thirugnana Sambanthar, Appar and Sundarar) had rendered their Pathigams. Thiruvenkadu is also praised as Adhi Chidambaram because Lord Nataraja is said to have danced first at this temple before dancing at Chidambaram.

Legends

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History

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The Temple Complex

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 01.00 PM and 04.00 PM to 09.00 PM.

Festivals

The annual festival of the temple called Indra Vizha is celebrated for 13 days during the Tamil month of Masi (Feb-Mar). Laksharchana is performed to Lord Agoramurthy in the Tamil month of Panguni (Mar-Apr). Agora Pooja is performed during midnight on the third Sunday in the Tamil month of Karthigai (Nov-Dec) to Lord Agoramurthy. The incident of Airavata, the mount of Lord Indra getting relief from its curse is celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May-Jun). The legend of Saint Pattinathar receiving the Shiva Deeksha from Lord Shiva is celebrated during the Tamil month of Aadi (Jul-Aug).

Shiva Thandava festival is celebrated here similar to the one in Chidambaram Nataraja temple. 10 days Aadi Pooram (Jul-Aug), Avani Vinayakar Chaturthi (Aug-Sep), Purattasi Navratri (Sep-Oct), Aippasi Skantha Shashti & Annabishekam (Oct-Nov) and Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan) are the festivals celebrated here. Special Poojas are performed during Tamil New Year day, English New Year day, Pongal and Deepavali. Pradoshams and Sani Pradoshams are observed in a grand manner. Wednesdays are crowded here as poojas and abishekams are performed for Budhan.

Religious Significance

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Literary Mention

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Prayers

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Contact

Swetharanyeswarar Temple,

Thiruvenkadu, Sirkazhi Taluk,

Mayiladuthurai District – 609 114

Phone: +91 4364 256 424

Mobile: +91 89399 79621 / 94438 99511

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 250 metres from Thiruvenkadu Bus Stop, 2.5 Kms from Mangaimadam, 5 Kms from Nangur, 7 Kms from Poompuhar, 14 Kms from  Sirkazhi, 14 Kms from Sirkazhi Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Vaitheeswaran Koil, 16 Kms from Sirkazhi Railway Station, 23 Kms from Tharangambadi, 24 Kms from Mayiladuthurai and 163 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated on Sirkazhi to Poompuhar route via Mangaimadam.

Location