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History of the temple

Demon Maruthuvan, who was granted boons by lord Brahma, was drunk with power and tortured the Devas. Unable to bear this, the Devas at once went to lord Shiva and sought refuge. He asked them to proceed to Thiruvengadu and live there is disguise



Shiva sent his mode of transport, Nandhi, and defeated the demon.

Maruthuvan, without losing heart, did penance and got the velayudham – spear - and injured Nandhi.

Lord Shiva became angry with the demon for injuring Nandhi and took the form of an angry lord - Agoramurthy.

Thiruvengadu is near Srikali and there are buses plying from Mayiladuthurai, Sirkali and Kumbakonam.

Budhan sthala – Thiruvengadu

There is a temple dedicated to Budhan – Mercury - one of the Navagrahas – nine planets – at Thirvengadu, near Sirkali, in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Aadi Chidambaram and Nataraja’s dance is known as Hasti Natanam. Nataraja is said to have performed six dances in this holy spot. Chidambara rahasya is also here. Lord Vishnu has a place near Nataraja, as in Chidambaram.



Thiruvengadu is considered on a par with the holy city of Kashi.
It is also one among the 51 Sakthi Peetas.
The presiding deity is Lord Shiva, called Swedaranyeswarar, Nataraja and Agoramurthy.
Ambal - Brahma Vidyambal, Swetha Mahakalai, Maha Durga.
Holy water - Agni, Suryan and Chandra theerthas.

Sri Swedaranyeswarar Temple Thiruvengad

Sri Swedaranyeswarar Temple is located in Thiruvengadu in Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu. Sri Swedaranyeswarar is Shiva as Bhuda or Mercury. It is one of the Navagraha Sthalas and this temple is also one among the 51 Sakthi Peethas. This place is also called Adhi Chidambaram. Nataraja’s dance here is known as Hasti Natanam.

Location

Sri Swedaranyeswarar temple is situated at Thiruvenkadu, in Nagapattinam District, 59 Kms away from kumbakonam and 23 Kms away from Mayiladuthurai and 10 Kms southeast of Sirkali on the Poompuhar road.

Deities in the Temple

Swadharanyeswarar, Nataraja, Agoramurthy, Brahmavidyambal, Swetha Mahakali and Maha Durga. Of the 64 Murthas of Lord Shiva, the Agoramurthy form is here. Here the Lord performed Six dances. Vishnu has a place near the Nataraja here as in Chidambaram. Indira, Iravadha (the white elephant) Vishnu, Sun, Moon, Agni (fire) worshipped the Lord. The presiding deity is Swedharanyeshwarar and his consort is Brahmavidya nayaki. The Lord Bhuda faces North East direction. A temple for Chandra (moon) the father of Mercury is just opposite to the Bhuda Shrine.

Hymns

Thiruvengadu has the pride of being sung by the Great Four, Thirugnanasambandar, Thirunavukkarasar, Sundarar and Manickavasagar. It is in Thiruvengadu Pattinathar had Sivadiksha.

Legend

The demon Maruthuvan, received boons from Brahma tortured devas. The Devas went to Shiva for freedom from the demon. The Lord advised the Devas to go to Thiruvengadu and live there in disguise. Shiva sent his vehicle Nandhi and defeated the demon. The demon injured Nandhi with his trident. Infuriated by the injury on the Nandhi, Lord Shiva converted his anger into the Agoramurthy form. On seeing the Lord, the demon surrendered at his feet and begged his pardon. He also prayed that those worshiping Agoramurthy would not have enemies at all.

Achuthagapanar bathed in the three tanks, worshiped Thiruvengadar and he was blessed with a child. This child came to be known as Meikandar and became the chief of Santhana Kuravars .

Vedarasi, a brahmin had placed his bundle of food in the hollow of a tree. A snake residing in the hollow spewed poison on the food. Unaware of this, Vedarasi gave this food to a vedic priest, who died of the poison. This brahmin was absolved of his Brahmahathi Dhosham by worshipping Lord Siva of Thiruvengadu.

When Thirugnanasambandar reached the borders of Thiruvengadu, the whole place looked like Sivaloka and the sands Sivalingas. He hesitated to place his legs on this holy land and cried Oh! Mother. On hearing his voice, Goddess Periyanayaki appeared there and took the child on her hips. The idol of Periyanayaki with Thirugnanasambandar is majestically installed in the temple.

Thiruvengadar, the son of Sivanesan and Gnanambigai, with the blessings of a Siva Muni received Siva Ditchai and a Siva Linga and came to be called Pattinathu Adigal.

Indra having killed Virudhasuran, worshiped Lord Thiruvengadar and was absolved of his sins.

Sage Durvasar gifted a mala to Indra. Indra in his vanity threw it on his white elephant Iravadam which stamped the mala under its feet. Durvasar cursed Indra. Indra realizing his folly formed a tank -Thadagam in Thiruvengadu and worshipped a Siva Linga. He was blessed by Lord Siva and absolved of his sins and reached Indraloka again.

Suwedakedu on realizing that he was destined to die in his eighth year reached Thiruvengadu and performed Siva pooja. As soon as he saw Yama, he held on to the Siva Linga tightly. Yama on seeing Thiruvengadar, ran away in fear.

Bhuda

Among Nine Planets ( Navagraha), Budhan is said to bestow wisdom and intellect. . Offering puja to Bhuda Bhagavan on Wednesdays is believed to rectify Bhuda Dhosham. Those who visit Thiruvengadu will find relief from puthira dosham, difficulties in studies, mental instability, and nervous disorders. Knowledge, music, astrology, math, sculpting, medicine, language skills are the beneficial aspects of Bhudan.

Offerings

Offering Bhudan with full green moong dhal, white flowers and green cloth is believed to bring Sastra Gnanam to devotees.

Pushkarni

Agni Theertha, Suriya Theertha and Chandra Theerthas

Festivals

Every month is a festival month. There will be flag hoisting on Tamil Masi Month (February - March) on the Punarvasu star day and continues for 10 days. Wednesdays are special at this Temple

Prasadam

Rice mixed with moong dhal or moong dhal powder are popular Neivadya offerings and Prasadhams at this temple.

Route

Buses are available from Sirkali and Mayiladuthurai. Nearest Railway station is Sirkali and nearest airport is Thiruchi.

Address

Sri Swedaranyeswarar Temple, Near Cauveripoompattinam, Sirkali Taluk, Thiruvengadu , Nagapattinam, TN 609114, Tamilnadu, Telephone: 04364-256424

Sri Swedaranyeswarar Temple, Thiruvengadu

Presiding deity    :       Swadharanyeswarar, Nataraja, Agoramurthy
Holy water           :       Agrni, Suriyan and Chandra theerthas
Goddess             :       Brahmma Vidyambal, Swetha Mahakali, Maha Durga
Hymns                 :       Thirugnanasambandar, Appar, Sundarar and Manickavasagar
Place                   :       Thiruvengadu
District                 :      Nagapattinam