Description
It is one of the most important Shaivite shrines are popularly known as Vaitheeswaran Koil. Vaidhyanathaswamy or Vaitheeswaran (God of medicine) got his name as he has cured Angarakan of his leprosy here.
History
Legend has it that Angaraka was suffering from leprosy and was cured by Lord Vaidhyanathaswamy. Hence, it is believed that a bath in the holy waters of the Siddhamirtham tank will cure all diseases. It is also said that Lord Ram and his brother Lakshman did the rituals for Jatayu here. As such a pond is found here called Jatayu Kundam. Another importance of the temple is that the Saptarshi or Saptarishi have worshipped Lord Shiva here.
Importance/Significance
It is believed that a bath in the holy waters of the Siddhamirtham tank will cure all diseases. Devotees come here to get relief from various diseases and health problems.
Facts/Mythology
The term Navagraha denotes the nine celestial bodies which are central to astrological calculations (and beliefs) (and not the nine planets as it is frequently erroneously translated). The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn and the two shadow planets Rahu and Ketu constitute the Navagraha. In every horoscope, some planets are well placed and some are badly placed. Hence, we go through success and failures, happiness and sorrows in various aspects of life in different time slots in varying degrees. Certain planetary conflagrations give rise to strong negative effects called “Doshas”. The Navagraha Temples Puja eliminates the ill effect of these planetary movements.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings