Sri Swetaranyeswarar is Shiva as Bhuda or Mercury. It is one of the Navagraha Sthalas. The Lord Bhuda faces North East direction.Among nine planets Budhan is said to bestow wisdom and intellect. Budha or Mercury is considered as the greatest among the wise. This place is similar to Kasi with all the Snana Ghats. One can do all the karmas here, that is supposed to be done in kasi. This place is also called Adhi Chidambaram. Nataraja’s dance here is known as Hasti Natanam.Achuthagapanar bathed in the three tanks, worshiped Thiruvengadar and he was blessed with a child. This child came to be known as Meikandar .Those who visit Thiruvengadu will find relief from puthira dosham, difficulties in studies, mental instability, and nervous disorders.

Budha is the son of Chandra (the moon) with Tara (Taraka). He is generally represented with four hands, three of his hands holding a sword, a shield and a mace respectively while the fourth one is held in usual varada mudra. He rides a carpet or an eagle or a chariot drawn by lions. Mercury represents one’s intelligence and communication. He is also the god of merchandise and protector of merchants. The planet governs the nervous system. His color is green his day is Wednesday or ‘Budhwar’ and his gemstone is Emerald. Budha is the God of Mithuna Rashi and Kanya Rashi in Astrology.

Temple:	Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple near aSirkazhi in Tamilnadu is one of the main Lord Budha Temples in India.
Mool Mantra:	“Om bram breem broum sah budhaya namah”