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Vaitheeswaran Temple, Vaitheeswaran Koil

Shiva the healer.

Deity
Shiva as Vaidyanatha, the divine healer, with Thaiyal Nayaki
Where
Vaitheeswaran Koil, near Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
Time to keep
Half a day
Best season
October to March

Why this temple matters

Families come here praying for healing and good health. It is also the Navagraha temple for Angaraka (Mars), and the town is known for its traditional palm-leaf readings (nadi jothidam).

The story

Shiva is said to have appeared here as a physician to cure diseases, and the temple tank, Siddhamirtham, is believed to have healing waters. Angaraka was cured of leprosy here and worships Shiva in this temple.

What to look for

  • The Siddhamirtham tank
  • The shrine of Angaraka (Mars)
  • The shrine of Selva Muthukumaraswamy (Murugan)

Festivals and when to go

  • Thai festival (January–February)
  • Kanda Shashti

The practical truth

  • Part of the Navagraha circuit around Kumbakonam.

Timings, rules and festival dates change. We confirm the current details for every yatra.

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Combine Vaitheeswaran Koil with

Tamil NaduChidambaramNataraja Tamil NaduKumbakonamTemple town of the Navagrahas PuducherryThirunallarShrine of Sani Bhagavan

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Questions yatris ask

When is the best time to visit Vaitheeswaran Koil?

October to March. Festival days are the most crowded, so plan and book early for those.

How much time should we keep for Vaitheeswaran Koil?

We suggest half a day at an easy pace, more if you are travelling with elders or for a festival.

What can we combine with Vaitheeswaran Koil?

Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thirunallar fit well on the same yatra. Your SahaYatri will suggest an order that suits your pace.

Can TirthaSeva plan our yatra to Vaitheeswaran Koil?

Yes. We plan the route, travel, stays and temple visits around your pace, with a multilingual SahaYatri as your single point of contact. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 74115 67001.