Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple or Pullirukkuvelur is an Hindu temple and dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Vaitheeswaran Koil, Tamil Nadu State at a distance of 260 Kms from Chennai and 26 Kms from Chidambaram.
What is the significance of Vaitheeswaran Kovil?
Vaitheeswaran Kovil is a holy place near Mayiladuthurai in Nagapattinam District. It is famous for the Shiva temple in honor of Vaidyanatheeswarar, the healer of all diseases and his consort Thaiyalnayaki.
What are the Navagrahas at Vaitheeswaran Koil?
The Vaitheeswaran Koil is guarded by Bhairava on the East, Veerabhadran on the west, Karpage Vinayagar on the South and Mother Kali on the north. The sanctum faces west. The Navagrahas unlike in other temples, are in a row. Near Bairavan are Ramar, Sadayu, Murugar, Suriyan and Chevvai.
What are the opening and closing timings of visavaitheeswaran Kovil?
Vaitheeswaran Kovil is opened from 6 AM to 1.00 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM daily. The opening and closing timings may change during special pujas and festive occasions.
At a distance of 17 km from Mayiladuthurai, 27 km from Chidambaram, 45 kms from Karaikal, 54 km from Kumbakonam and 94 km from Thanjavur, Vaitheeswaran Koil is town in Nagapattinam district which is famous for the Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple. The temple is also known as Pullirukkuvelur.
How far is TEM temple from Chidambaram?
Temple is 25 km from Chidambaram Temple is 325 km away from Tirupati. Temple is 1.3 km from Vaitheeswaran Railway station Temple is 50 km from Kumbakonam and 4 km from Mayiladuthurai on the Chidambaram Road.
Why Vaitheeswaran Koil near Chidambaram is dedicated to Mars?
Vaitheeswaran Koil near Chidambaram, is dedicated to Angaraka (Mars). Main deity, Lord Siva is called by Vaitheeswaran, who possess healing properties. Praying Vaitheeswaran ‘God of medicine’ can cure skin diseases. Mars plays role in establishing strong martial relationships.
What are the opening and closing timings of Vaitheeswaran Kovil?
Vaitheeswaran Kovil is opened from 6 AM to 1.00 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM daily. The opening and closing timings may change during special pujas and festive occasions. Brahmotsavam (annual festival) is celebrated during the Tamil calendar months of Pankuni and Thai (January–February).
