Location:

Thanjavur, Tamilnadu.

About:

This temple is dedicated to Lord Buddha/Mercury. ‘Wednesday’ is the special day here in this temple and special poojas and other rituals are during every Wednesdays.

Among the idols and images of all the Hindu gods present here, the image of Lord Shiva with five faces i.e. Easanam, Tatourusham, Aghoram, Vamadevam and Satyojatam, is the main attraction.

There are many stories related to the Tandava dance of Shiva, better known as Thandavam prevalent over here. The separate shrines present here, include of that of gods such as Bhadrakali, Ashtalakshmi, Nataraja, Agni, Chandra and Surya Theerthams.