Thiruvenkadu · Tamil Nadu · Shaiva · Navagraha shrine for Budhan
Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
The Budhan temple, counted equal to Kasi. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Swetharanyeswarar (Shiva) with Goddess Brahmavidyanayaki; Budhan (Mercury)
- 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- 6 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹500
Tickets are booked on the government HR&CE portal, which opens in a new tab. If the portal is down, that tab waits and opens it as soon as it’s back.
Right now at the temple
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About Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple
Thiruvenkadu is the Navagraha shrine of Budhan (Mercury) and one of six places held equal to Kasi; the river here is even called Manikarnika. Known as Adi Chidambaram, it shares a Chidambara Rahasyam and a Perumal shrine with Chidambaram, finds mention in the Valmiki Ramayana, and is the 11th Thevaram shrine on the north bank of the Cauvery, sung by Appar, Sambandar, Sundarar and Manickavasagar.
Everything here comes in threes: Shiva as Swetharanyeswarar, Nataraja and Aghoramurthy; the goddess as Brahmavidyanayaki, Durga and Kali; the Agni, Soma and Surya tanks; and three sacred trees. Legend says Shiva defeated Yama here to save the boy Swetaketu, and that the couple who prayed after bathing in the three tanks were blessed with Meykandar, author of the Sivagnana Bodham. The saint Pattinathar was from Thiruvenkadu.
- Navagraha shrine of Budhan (Mercury)
- Aghoramurthy — Shiva’s fierce form — and a Nataraja shrine
- Three tanks: Agni, Soma and Surya
- Linked to Meykandar of the Sivagnana Bodham, and home of Pattinathar
Temple Timings
Time at the temple (India)
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- Open for darshan
- Darshan paused
- Pooja
The ring shows the AM (midnight to noon) hours.
Open for darshan
- 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Nadai closed
- 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
- Darshan runs 6 AM–12:30 PM and 4 PM–8:30 PM; times change on major festival days.
- Sirkazhi is the nearest town.
- Six poojas a day, from Thiruppalli Ezhuchi at 6 AM to Arthajama.
Daily Pooja Schedule
6 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
6:00 AM
to 7:00 AM
Thiruppalli Ezhuchi
8:30 AM
to 10:00 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja
11:00 AM
to 12:00 PM
Uchikala Pooja
5:30 PM
to 6:30 PM
Sayaratchai Pooja
7:30 PM
to 8:30 PM
Irandamkala Pooja
8:30 PM
to 9:30 PM
Arthajama Pooja
Seva & Darshan Tickets
All sevas on HR&CEFees for booking online on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Tickets are issued by the temple; Trypdeals does not sell them.
Kattanam
Abhishekam · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹500
Book
Dress Code & Facilities
Wear
- Men: dhoti or veshti, or trousers with a shirt
- Women: saree, half-saree, or salwar with dupatta
Avoid
- Shorts and sleeveless tops
- Leather items near the sanctum
- Footwear — leave it at the free stands outside
Facilities
- Thulabharam
- RO drinking water
- WheelchairsTemple Office
- Toilets
- Wooden temple car
- Prasadam by post
- Library
How to Reach
East Sannathi Street, Thiruvenkadu, Tamil Nadu 609114 Get directions
- SirkazhiRailway station12 km
History
Through the centuries
10th–18th century
More than 90 inscriptions — copied in 1896 and 1918 — span Rajaraja I, Veerarajendra, Kulothunga I, Vikrama Chola and Rajadhiraja I, the Pandyas, Vijayanagara’s Krishnadevaraya and the Maratha king Thukkoji.
Temple at a Glance
- Graha
- Budhan (Mercury)
- Rajagopuram
- Five tiers, nine kalasams
- Inscriptions
- More than 90, on both rajagopurams, the sanctum walls and the shrines
Customs & Rituals
Budhan parikaram
Devotees worship here to ease the influence of the planet Budhan.
Temple Animals & Services
Run by the temple
- Sri Meikandar SchoolA temple-run elementary school in Thiruvenkadu, named after the Saiva Siddhanta teacher linked with the shrine.
Online Booking Rules
How seva and darshan booking works on the HR&CE portal — worth reading before you pay.
- 1Book only on the official portalDarshan and seva tickets are sold on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Many temples offer free darshan slots; paid tickets are priced by each temple.
- 2A government ID for every personEach devotee on the ticket needs a government ID number at booking — Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, ration card or driving licence.
- 3One ID, one booking at a timeThe same ID cannot be used again until a gap set by the temple has passed. If a booking fails, the ID is released and can be used straight away.
- 4Your e-ticketA confirmed booking produces a PDF e-ticket to download; it is also sent to the email and mobile number you give. The portal’s “e-Ticket Verification” page lets you check a booking and download the ticket again.
- 5If a payment is stuckA pending payment usually settles within 10 to 30 minutes — the portal re-checks with the bank on its own. If money was debited but the booking failed, the bank refunds it in 3–5 working days.
- 6Paid bookings are finalPaid tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded, so check the date and slot before paying.
- 7Ticket won’t open?On older Android phones the PDF sometimes won’t display — download it and open it in an up-to-date PDF reader.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple timings?
Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple is open 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM; the nadai is closed 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple?
6 poojas are held every day, starting with Thiruppalli Ezhuchi at 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM and ending with Arthajama Pooja at 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Can I book sevas at Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple online?
Yes — 1 sevas, from ₹500, can be booked on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Each seva above links to its official booking page.
What is the dress code?
Traditional dress is expected: dhoti or pants with a shirt for men, and saree, half-saree or salwar with dupatta for women. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed.
What ID do I need to book darshan online?
Every person on the ticket needs a government ID number at booking — Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, ration card or driving licence. The same ID can be used again only after a gap set by the temple.
Can I cancel a paid seva or darshan ticket?
No. Paid bookings on the HR&CE portal are final and cannot be cancelled or refunded. If money was debited but the booking failed, the bank refunds it within 3–5 working days.
Timings, pooja schedule, fees and festival days come from the official Tamil Nadu HR&CE Thirukoil portal and are refreshed daily (last update 9 Oct 2026). They change on festival days — please confirm on the official temple page before you travel.