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Swetharanyeswarar Temple

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About Swetharanyeswarar Temple

Located in Thiruvenkadu village within Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu, Swetharanyeswarar Temple stands as a significant pilgrimage site for devotees of Shiva and practitioners of planetary remedies. The presiding deity Shiva is worshipped as Swetharanyeswarar, represented through the sacred lingam, while his consort Parvati is venerated as Brahmavidyambigai. The temple's spiritual authority derives from its inclusion in the Tevaram, the 7th-century Tamil Saiva canonical text composed by the revered Nayanar saints. As one of the nine Navagraha Stalas, this shrine holds particular significance for those seeking blessings and remedies related to Mercury's planetary influence, with Wednesday being the most auspicious day for worship.

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Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu 612804, India
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Swetharanyeswarar Temple is located in at 11.1753°N, 79.8094°E. Open in Google Maps

Darshan & aarti timings

Timings may vary on festival days — please confirm with the temple before travelling.

Temple Opening
06:00 – 20:00
Morning Darshan
06:00 – 12:00
Evening Darshan
16:00 – 20:00
Kalasanthi
08:00
Uchikala Pooja
Aarti / ritual
12:00
Sayaraksha Pooja
Aarti / ritual
18:00
Ardhajama Pooja
Aarti / ritual
19:30
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Festivals celebrated here

The temple is busiest and most beautifully decorated on these days.

19Mar
Ugadi / Gudi Padwaउगादी

Hindu New Year (Deccan/Maharashtra)

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29Oct
Karwa Chauthकरवा चौथ

Fast for spouse's wellbeing

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28Aug
Raksha Bandhanरक्षाबंधन

Bond of siblings

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