THIRUVENGADU - The Lord Bhudha’s Temple (The Planet Mercury)

THIRUVENGADU - The Lord Bhudha’s Temple (The Planet Mercury) Thiruvengadu is situated at the distance of 59kms from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. Swetharanyeswarar Temple is located in the town of Thiruvengadu. The main deity is Shiva - Swetharanyeswarar and the goddess is Brahma Vidya ambal. This temple was built by Aaditya Chola and Raja Raja Chola 3000 years ago. This village is also famous for its unique structure of pools in temples. This temple has 3 pools. It is a belief that who takes bath in all these pools the one will be free from their problems like diseases, delay in marriage, etc. One more unique feature is Nandi’s posture sitting at the entrance of Devi’s shrine It bears nine scars on its body. The temple is dedicated to Lord Bhudha The Planet Mercury. The shrine for Bhudha is placed outside the shrine of Ambal. And this is one of the nine Navagraha sthalas. There is a separate shrine for Lord Bhudha. Lord Bhudha (Mercury) is considered as the wisest of all the planets. Lord Bhudha is associated with knowledge, music, astrology, mathematics, medicine etc. Those who are not doing well in studies should worship Lord Bhudha here. Devotees offer green moong dhal, flowers and green cloth to Lord Bhudha and perform rituals in this temple. Lighting a set of lamps is also commonly followed in the temple. It is very effective to chant Lord Ketu’s Gayatri Mantra for 9 Times everyday to reduce the malefic effects of Planet Ketu. “Om gajadhwajaaya vidmahae sukha hastaaya dheemahi tanno budha: prachodayaath“ Desert City by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license () Source: Artist: