Navagraha Temple Tour – Budha (Mercury): Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu

Swetharanyeswarar Temple at Thiruvenkadu is the revered Navagraha temple dedicated to Lord Budha (Mercury). The presiding deity, Lord Swetharanyeswarar (Shiva), is worshipped here along with Goddess Brahma Vidya Nayaki. The temple is known for its divine wisdom, learning and knowledge. It is believed that prayers here bless devotees with intelligence, good communication, success in education, business growth and removal of confusion and mental stress. The temple is also associated with ancient sages and is considered a powerful parihara sthalam for Budha dosha and for overall mental clarity.