Description
Vaitheeswaran Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshipped as Vaitheeswaran or the "God of healing" and it is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. It is one of the nine Navagraha (nine planets) temples associated with the planet Mars (Angaraka). The village is also known for palm leaf astrology called Naadi astrology in Tamil.
History
The temple has five inscriptions mainly belonging to the period of Kulothunga Chola I (1070-1120 CE). On the wall of the second precinct, the inscriptions state that the courtyard of Thayalnayagi shrine, the sacred steps and Tattisuri hall were built during Tamil year 4868 corresponding to 1689 CE.
Importance/Significance
The holy waters of the Siddhamirtham tank within the temple complex contain nectar, and a holy dip is believed to cure all diseases.
Facts/Mythology
During the Ramayana period, Rama, Lakshmana and Saptarishi have worshipped the deity in this place. There is a pond at this temple called Jatayu kundam. One of the nine planets, Angaraka (Mars), suffered from leprosy and was cured by Vaidhyanathaswamy and from then on it is treated as one of the Navagraha Temples for planet Angaraka.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
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