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Swetaranyeswarar Temple at Tiruvengadu near Chidambaram
(Navagraha Stalam, Paadal Petra Stalam)

Deities: Swetaranyeswarar (Shiva) -Aghora Virabadrar

This Shiva temple is referred to as Budhasthalam, special to Budhan or Mercury, one of the nine celestial bodies - Navagrahams.. It also has a shrine dedicated to Aghoramurthy. It has been glorified by the Saivite Saints

Access and Accomodation: Chidambaram, Mayiladuturai

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