Shiva
Vaitheeswaran Koil
Vaitheeswaran Koil, Tamil Nadu · Vaitheeswaran (Shiva as Healer), Muthumariamman
About Vaitheeswaran Koil
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Temple of the Divine Physician) is dedicated to Shiva as a healer. Famous for Kuja (Mars) worship and believed to cure all ailments. The healing waters of the Siddhamirtham tank are sacred. Devotees bring horoscopes here. Presiding deity is Vaitheeswaran with Thaiyalnayaki as consort.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Vaitheeswaran (Shiva as Healer), Muthumariamman
🙏 Secondary Deity
Thaiyalnayaki Amman, Murugan
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
🕐 Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
⏱ Typical Duration
45 min – 1 hour
🪔 Special Puja
Sashti; Aadi Pooram
🔔 Important Rituals
Nadi Jyotishya reading, Angaraka (Mars) puja, bath in Siddhamritham tank
👔 Dress Code
Dhoti for men recommended; saree for women
📅 Best Visit Time
October – February
🎫 Entry Fee
Free; archana ₹20+
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Vaitheeswaran Koil Station (1 km)
Nearest Airport
Chennai Airport (250 km)
Distance from City
7 km from Sirkazhi
Parking
Yes, large area
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Chidambaram or Sirkazhi
Food Options
Many vegetarian restaurants outside temple
Visitor Tips
Bathing in Siddhamirtham tank is auspicious. Tuesdays very crowded — arrive by 6 AM.
🎉 Festivals & Events
Sashti festival is the most vibrant. Aadi Pooram draws large crowds.
👴 Senior Citizen Notes
Large temple with manageable distances. Arrive early on festival days.
⚠️ Important Notes
Many nadi readers outside — choose carefully and fix rates beforehand.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Typical Duration
45 min – 1 hour
Entry Fee
Free; archana ₹20+
State
Tamil Nadu
Location
Vaitheeswaran Koil
Ideal Base City
Chidambaram or Sirkazhi
Senior Friendly
Yes
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