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Nadi Astrology VaitheeswaranKoil Temple

Nadi Astrology VaitheeswaranKoil Temple
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Historical & Heritage | Pilgrimage
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 24:00 Hours
  • Entry Fee : None
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 30.3 KMs from Chidambaram
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 to 2 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
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Vaitheeswaran Koil overview 

The Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, also called Pullirukkuvelur, makes Vaitheeswaran Koil, a town in the Nagapattinam district, famous. It is one of the significant PLACES TO VISIT IN CHIDAMBARAM for those exploring the region.

The main gods of this temple are Vaidyanatha Swamy and Thaiyalnayaki. People also think that the Selva Muthukumara Swamy shrine here is important. People say that Rama, Jatayu, Skanda, Surya, and Angaraka worshipped Shiva lingas.

What is Vaitheeswaran Koil famous for?

Devotees visit Vaitheeswaran Koil to see the ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vaidyanathar, who is believed to be the god of healing. Its unique rituals and healing skills draw devotees seeking healing for various illnesses. It is one of the most important parts of any CHIDAMBARAM TOUR PACKAGE.

People come here to ask for healing from boils, pimples, and scars, among other things. They bring the special oil from the temple and put it on their bodies. It was here that Danvantri Siddha reached Samadhi. The village is well-known for Naadi Astrology, a traditional practice based on palm leaves, referred to as Naadi Jyotisham in Tamil.

What makes people call Vaitheeswaran Koil a healing temple?

Vaitheeswaran Koil, associated with Lord Vaidyanathar, the god of health, works its way up the reputation ladder as a healing temple. It is an important healing pilgrimage destination for the people of Tamil Nadu. They come here seeking better health and perform rituals to better their wellness levels.

Historical significance to Vaitheeswaran Koil

People believe that Rama and his brother Lakshmana burned the vulture king Jatayu, who Ravana killed when he tried to stop him from taking Sita. This temple features a pond known as Jatayu Kundam.

This Navagraha temple connects to the planet Mars (Angaraka). An interesting story reveals that Vaidyanatha Swamy healed Mars of leprosy, and since then, people have called it Angaraka Sthalam.

What festivals are celebrated at Vaitheeswaran?

The temple celebrates several festivals throughout the year. These include the 10-day Thai holiday in January and February. It consists of the 28-day Panguni Brahmmotsavam and the 6-day Aipasi Skanda Sashti in October and November. Additionally, it hosts Vaikasi Mannabishek and monthly Kruthikas. Every Tuesday, a ceremony is held for Angaraka, and he is carried out in a parade.

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