What to expect
Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu
Ancient Shiva temple that is the Budhan (Mercury) shrine of the nine Navagraha temples, a major stop on the Navagraha pilgrimage circuit. This temple guide is organized from Poompuhar in Mayiladuthurai district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu.
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Before you go to Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest basePoompuhar
DistrictMayiladuthurai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit6→Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu is planned from Poompuhar, one of the travel bases in Mayiladuthurai district. Use Poompuhar for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Poompuhar or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Swetharanyeswarar Temple, ThiruvenkaduSeasonal guide
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Today at Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Top experiences around Poompuhar
5 more places around Poompuhar, each worth a day of its own.
heritagePoompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)
6.1 km · ~15 min by auto
The ancient Chola port city at the mouth of the Kaveri, a Sangam-era capital that traded with Rome and Southeast Asia, celebrated in the Tamil epic Silappathikaram; the site of ongoing marine archaeology.
templePallavaneswarar Temple, Poompuhar
3.9 km · ~10 min by auto
Ancient Shiva temple at Poompuhar associated with the historic Chola port and Sangam-era Kaveripoompattinam; the wider site has also yielded Buddhist vihara remains.
templeNagannathaswamy Temple, Keelaperumpallam
5.3 km · ~13 min by auto
Shiva temple near Poompuhar that is the Ketu shrine of the nine Navagraha temples, drawing pilgrims performing Ketu-dosha remedies.
beachPoompuhar Beach
6.4 km · ~16 min by auto
The Bay of Bengal beach at Poompuhar, near the mouth of the Kaveri and the site of the ancient Chola port of Kaveripoompattinam.
templeSayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu)
6.0 km · ~15 min by auto
A Chola-period Shiva temple in the coastal village of Tiruchaikadu (Sayavanam) near Kaveripoompattinam. It is the 63rd Devaram Paadal Petra Sthalam and the 9th on the north bank of the Cauvery, glorified in the Thevaram hymns. It belongs to the group of shrines near the Cauvery mouth that includes Thalachangadu, Pallavaneswaram at Poompuhar and Thiruvenkadu.
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Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeNov-Feb
Entry: Free (Budhan parikaram extra)
Getting here
How to reach Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu
Sirkazhi ~8 km; Mayiladuthurai Jn ~18 km
Getting around Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu
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Nearby
What’s near Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu
templeThiruvali-Thirunagari Divya Desam (Lakshmi Narasimhar/Azhagiyasingar Temple) 5.7 km · ~14 min by auto · straight line
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Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu?
Entry: Free (Budhan parikaram extra). Timings: 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu?
Base yourself in Poompuhar or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu?
About an hour.
What else is near Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu?
Nearby you can pair Pallavaneswarar Temple, Poompuhar (3.9 km), Nagannathaswamy Temple, Keelaperumpallam (5.3 km), Thiruvali-Thirunagari Divya Desam (Lakshmi Narasimhar/Azhagiyasingar Temple) (5.7 km), Thirunangur Vaishnava Divya Desams (Eleven Temples) (5.7 km).
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Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu itself yet. These cover Poompuhar, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Around Poompuhar
Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu sits in Poompuhar, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.
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