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Navagrah - Budh - Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction: 
   
Budh (Mercury) planet is considered as the child of Chandrama (Moon) and Tara. He was married to Ida, the daughter of Manu, and Pururava is said to be his child
    
The ancient temple of Budh is situated between Kaveri and Manikarnika Rivers, in Thiruvenkadu, 20 km from Mayiladuthurai in the state of Tamil Nadu. Besides, there is also the Shwet Raneshwar Temple of Lord Shiv situated here.
    
Thiruvenkadu literally means white. It is believed that the place has been named after Lord Indra’s elephant, Airawat, who meditated here.
    
The place has been considered as sacred since ancient times and has been referred to in Shilappadikaram, the Sangam era poetry as well as in Valmiki Ramayan. Nayanar devotees have also sung songs of praise about this place.
    
The present day temples were built in the Chola period. Inscriptions from the Aditya Rajraja and Vikram Chola periods have been found here.
   
Besides the Shwet Raneshwar and Budh, other deities like Brahm-vidya Devi, Durga, Kali, Aghor Murti, Nataraj etc. are also worshipped in the main temples. There are 3 temples - Vriksha Badawal, Kondarai, and Bel.
 

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
According to mythological beliefs, when a curse rendered Budh an impotent, he came here and worshipped Shiv who not only relieved him of the curse but also gave him the control of Budhlok.
    
 According to another belief, when a demon injured Shiv’s carrier, Nandi, he appeared in his fierce form of Aghor Murti and killed the demon.
    
It is believed that Shwetketu, a sage from the Upnishadic era, and Indra’s elephant, Airawat, also worshipped Lord Shiv at this place.
   
The Ling Puran suggests Budh as the son of Chandrama (Moon) and Rohini while the Vishnu Puran, the Brahm Puran and the Padma Puran refer to him as the son of Chandrama and Brihaspati’s (Jupiter) wife, Tara.
    
According to local beliefs, devotees perform a parikrama of the Budh Temple 17 times with a lamp being lit every time. This ritual is said to eliminate all the negatives induced by the Budh planet and also adds to the wisdom and prosperity of the individual.
 

Astrological Beliefs

Astrological Beliefs: 
   
The ancient sources refer to Budh as the ambassador of the Gods. He is considered as intelligent and an expert in conversing, which is why those affected by him are scholars, teachers, artists and high end businessmen.
   
Budh planet is said to have 2 forms. This is responsible for a dual personality in a single person.
   
The nature of Budh planet is supposed to be that of Tridoshatmak or triple disorders (Kaph, Pitta, and Vaat) and he is considered the Lord of the North direction.
   
In Indian astrology, Budh has the form of a quadrilateral and mounts a lion. Green is his natural colour and water is his element.
   
From the astrological point of view, Budh is considered as the Lord of Mithun (Gemini) and Kanya (Virgo) zodiac signs, a friend of Sun and Venus, and an enemy of Chandra. Generally, the effect of Budh depends on which planet he shares the house with.
   
The metal associated with Budh is brass, colour is green, gem is emerald, and number is 5. He is considered as the Lord of 3 Nakshatras viz., Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, and Revati.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Hotels:
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Hotel Pams
 Address
 30 - B Town, Mayiladuthurai - 609 001
 Telephone
 +91 - 4364 - 228 777
 Fax
 +91 - 4364 - 228 775
   
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Hotel Dayalan
 Address
 2, Nayanarpillai Street, Mayiladuthurai - 609 001
 Telephone
 +91 - 4364 - 229 298 , 226 845
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Happy Village Restaurant
 Address
 State Bank Road, Mayiladuthurai - 609 001
 Telephone
 +91 - 4364 - 240 212
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Archana Hotel
 Address
 38 Big Bazar Street, Mayiladuthurai - 609 001
 Telephone
 +91 - 4364 - 229 774
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Hotel Silambu
 Address
 G Town Extension, Mayiladuthurai
 Telephone
 +91 - 4364 - 222 801
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Prince Hotel
 Address
 133, M. G. Road, Mayiladuthurai
 Telephone
 +91 - 4364 - 2260 01
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
Location
 Geographical  Location  Height  Above  Sea Level  Average Annual Rainfall
 Latitude  Longitude  59 feet  111.37 mm
 36.6˚ N  32.5˚ E
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.
 Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct   Nov    Dec
 Maximum 
30
33
36
37
38
37
36
36
35
32
30
30
 Minimum
21
23
34
26
27
27
26
26
25
24
23
21

General Information

General Information: 
 STD Code
 04364
 Puja Timings  6.00 a.m.-12.30 p.m., 4.00-8.30 p.m.
 Police Assistance
  +91 - 4364 - 225 294
 Ambulance/Hospital
 Venkateshwar Hospital
 Tel: +91 - 4364 - 242 325
 Currency  Exchange
 Bank of Baroda
 178, Mahadhan Street, Mayiladuthurai,
 Tamil Nadu - 609 001
 Tel: +91 - 4364 - 242 023
 State Bank of India
 Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu - 609 001
 Tel: +91 - 4364 - 223 269
 ATM Centre
 ICICI Bank ATM, Mayiladuthurai
 ICICI Bank ATM, Baba Complex, 127 / 2,
 Muthu Vakil Road, Mayiladuthurai - 609 001.
 Post Office
 Tel: +91 - 4364 - 222 055
 Fax: +91 - 4364 - 224 760
 Tourist Office
  Tamil Nadu Tourism Complex,  No. 2,
 Walajah Road, Chennai - 600 002
 Tel: +91 - 44 - 2536 7850, 2538 3333,
 2538 9857, 2536 0294,
 Fax: +91 - 44 - 2536 1385, 2538 1567

Travel Planner

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Airports in the vicinity: 
- Chennai
- Tiruchirapalli
- Pondicherry
Railway: 
 Main Railway Stations  Station Code
 Kanchipuram  CJ
 Shrirangam  SRGM
 Kumbhakonam  KMU
 Tanjore  TJ
Road Distance from Destinations: 
 Kanchipuram   Chennai  70 km
  Tiruchirapalli  265 km
 Shrirangam   Chennai 310 km
  Tiruchirapalli 10 km
 Thingloor   Kumbhakonam 32 km
  Tanjore 13 km
 Alankudi   Kumbhakonam 103 km
  Tanjavore  50 km
 Tirunageshwar   Kumbhakonam 7 km
  Tanjavore 60 km
 Tiruvenkadu   Kumbhakonam 63 km
  Tanjore 72 km
 Thanjavur   Chennai  321 km
  Tiruchirapalli 55 km
 Keezhaperumpallam   Kumbhakonam 68 km
  Tanjavore 76 km
 Kanjanur   Kumbhakonam 18 km
  Tanjavore 64 km
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