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| Vaitheeswaran Temple | |
 Vaitheeswaran Temple | |
| Temple name: | Vaitheeswaran Temple |
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| Alias name: | Pullirukkuvelur |
| God name: | Vaidhyanatha Swamy |
| Goddess name: | Thaiyalnayaki Ambal |
| Pushkarni: | Siddha Amritam |
| Vimanam: | |
| Location: | 9 Kilometers before Sirkali |
| State and Country: | Tamil Nadu, India |
Vaitheeswaran means the Lord Doctor in the Tamil language. It is believed that prayers to Lord Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases.
The temple
Vaitheeswaran Temple is located in Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. It is one of the nine Navagraha Temples and the planet Mars (Angaraka) is also worshipped here. Believed to be the site of the curing of Angaraka of leprosy, this site is known for its Naadi astrologers. Vaitheeswaran Koil is approximately 22 kilometers from Chidambaram, 110 kilometers from Thanjavur and 16 km from Mayiladuthurai. There is also a train to Mayiladuthurai from Mysore (Mysore Express) via Bangalore, Salem, Erode, Trichy, Tanjore and Kumbakonam.
It is believed that a bath in the holy waters of the Siddhamirtham tank within the temple complex will cure all diseases.
Legend
One of the Navagraha, Angaraka (Mars), was suffering from leprosy and was cured by Lord Vaidhyanatha Swamy. It is one of the Navagraha Temples. Thirunavukkarasar had severe stomach pain, his sister asked him to pray to Lord Vaidhyanatha Swamy to cure the illness. He did the same and his illness was relieved. From that day onwards, he was became a great devotee of Lord Shiva.
Vaitheeswaran Mahatyam
Lord Vaitheeswaran Swamy and his Consort Thaiyalnayaki Ambal who stands with the medicinal oil to cure the diseases of the devotees. It is believed that Rama, Lakshmana and Saptarishi have worshipped the Lord here.
It is believed that the Hindu god Rama and his brother Lakshmana cremated the vulture king Jatayu who was killed by Ravana when he tried to prevent the abduction of Sita) at this place. There is a pond at this temple called Jatayu kundam.
There is a small shrine to Lord Dhanvantari. Lord Muruga here is known as Muthukumara Swamy.
Prasadam
Here, the ashes (Thiruchandu Urundai) is supposed to cure all the diseases. It is prepared from Homa Kundam. Another medicine given is Chandan (sandalwood powder) with Saffron. People come here to offer Milagu (Pepper) and Salt with Jaggery in the Siddhamritam to get rid of diseases. They also donate carved silver plated body organs in the Hundi (vessel for offering) to cure the diseases. It is believed that any disease can be cured.
Darshan, sevas and festivals
Annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated during Pankuni and Thai (Tamil months). Karthigai is also celebrated in pomp and glory. There a separate shrine for Lord Muthukumara Swamy and Sashti is celebrated.
Naadi Jothidam a popular form of astrology is practiced here. Depends on the believer as it may be a fake.
Composers
Thirunavukkarasar and Sundarar have sung in praise of Lord Vaidhyanatha Swamy.
Easy shloka to learn
From Vaidhyanatha Ashtakam:
Sree Rama Soumithri Jatayu Veda Shadana Adithya Kujarchithya Sree Neelakantaya Daya Mayaya Sree Vaidyanathaya Namah Sivaya! Balambikesa Vaidyesa Bava Roga Haredisa Japen Nama Thrayam Nithyam Maha Roga Nivaranam!
Travel and stay
Vaitheeswaran Temple is about 3 hours drive from Thanjavur and about 1 hour drive from Mayavaram. There are good hotels available in Vaitheeswaran Kovil itself.
Hotel Sadhabhisekam is the neatest and the most popular of the few hotels in this town. http://www.sadhabishegam.net/ Kavitha Lodge is another decent option.
List of other temples to visit
Shiva Temples:
- Chidambaram
- Thiru Naageshwaram
- Sirkali
- Tirukkurukaavur
- Kannaar Kovil
- Tirukkolakka
- Tiruninriyur
- Tiruppunkur
- Tirunallurperumanam
- Ten Tirumullaivayil
- Tiruchaaikadu
- Pallavaneeswaram
- Thiruvenkadu - There is another Shiva Temple at Thiruvenkadu about 14 kilometers from Vaitheeswaran Temple. The planet Mercury (Budhan) is also worshipped here.
Vishnu Temples:
- Uppiliappan Temple
- Naachiyaar Kovil
- Thirucherai Kovil
- Tirukkandiyur
- Tirukkoodaloor
- Kapistalam
- Tiruppullambhootankudi
- Tiru Aadanoor
- Tirukkudandai
- Tirukkannamangai
- Tirukkannapuram
- Tirukkannankudi
- Tiru Naagai
- Thanjai Maamanikkoyil
- Tirunandipura Vinnagaram
- Tiruvelliyankudi
- Tiruvazhundur
- Tiruchirupuliyur
- Talaichchanga Naanmadiyam
- Tiruvindaloor
