16-September-25
Name of the Place: Vaitheeswarankoil
Taluk: Sirkali
District: Nagapattinam
Distance from Chennai: 258 Kilometer
Way to reach the Station: Frequent buses and trains are available from Chennai to Mayiladuthurai.
Contact Number of the Temple: 04363-279423
Food and Accommodation facilities are available around the Temple.
Temple Timings: 6 am – 1 pm, 4 pm -9 pm
God of the Temple: Vaithiyanadhaswamy (in Linga Form) Goddess of the Temple: Thaiyalnayaki
History of the Temple
History of the temple says that Angarahan, Lord Sevvai (Planet Mars) once dipped in the holy pond (Punniya Theertham) and worshipped the God, Vaithiyanathaswamy of this temple to get recovered from His disease, leprosy. Sage Sadhanandhar got disturbed during his meditation by a snake while it was swallowing a frog. So out of an anger the sage cursed both the snake and frog to get rid of the pond forever. Therefore till date there is no snake or frog found in the pond. Monumental Tree (Sthala Virutcham): Neem Tree
Special about the Tree: In past, the sthala virutcham, Neem Tree was called Markosa. The Neem Tree is found in the Eastern side of the temple. It is an overall faith that the sound of leaves goes as a musician in the entire temple premise to heal the diseases of the devotees whoever comes to worship Vaithiyanadha swamy in the temple. The same Neem Tree in the Kredha Yuha was called Kadambha Tree, in Thredha Yuha it was known as Vilva maram, in Dhuvabhara Yuha it was addressed as Mahizhambu Tree, and finally in the Kali Yuha it is called Veppamaram (Neem Tree).
The Prasadham (Sandhu Urundai) of the temple has the power to heal all the diseases of the devotees during their worshipping of God and Goddess, Vaithiyanadha swamy and Thaiyalnayaki respectively.
Speciality about the temple is it Dheertham, God and the significance of the place. It is believed that the Vaithiyanadhaswamy Amirdha Sanjeevi Vilvathadi soil cures/heals some 4,480 diseases. Through the grace of Goddess Thaiyalnayaki and God, Vaithiyanadhaswamy, the holy oil along with the soil as prasadam from the temple goes as a powerful medicine for many diseases and even it is a faith that the prasadam cures all types of lumps. Day by day, the fame of the temple reaches broadly everywhere to bring people from all part of the world which to result in a big crowd in the temple premise all days.
Other Mythical Names of the Place:
Jadayupuri, Vedapuri, Angarahapuram and so on are the other names of this place. People generally call this temple as Vinaitheerthankoil (temple of cure/heal)
and Thaiyalnayaki Amman koil (Temple of Goddess Thaiyalnayaki)
Jadayu Kundam
Jadayu Kundam (Jadayu, a character in Ramayana) is seen in Utharpradesh. According to the scripture, when Ravana was passing this particular place with (Kidnapping) Seethadevi, Jadayu fought with him to save Seethadevi from him but Ravana cut his two wings. So, the wounded body has fallen down at this place. Hence, this place is called as Jadayupuri.
It is told that Lord Muruga (Karthikeyan) worshipped God Shiva at this temple and got the weapon to defeat the demon, Soorabathman here.
Lord Muruha of this temple blesses his devotees with the name Selvamuthu Kumaraswamy who attracts devotees from every corner of the world.
Pooja and Temple festivals
Karthiha Natchathra day (in reference to Tamil calendar) of every month is special here. On that day, the sandhana (Sandal bath given to Lord) abisheham to Lord Muruha happens and the sandal water goes as prasadam to cure/heal diseases of his devotees. Being Sevvai Dhosha Parihar Sthalam, it has been a custom here that every Tuesday Lord Angarahan on a sheep comes around the four streets of the temple.
Place of worship
People in and around the temple use to bring their children to tonsure for the first time in the temple. It is also going on for years in this temple as its custom and belief. Devotees offer stone salt and pepper here in the temple for recovery from diseases, specifically certain type of pimple in skin.
Significance of the temple
It is believed that the visit to this temple brings cure to disease of all three parts of a human system, soul, body, and heart respectively.
Fame of the temple
Another speciality of this Temple is Angaraha, (Mars). It has a separate sannathi for him. Three deities, namely Goddess Thaiyalnayaki, Lord Angaraha, and Lord Muruga are blessing their devotees from the temple is yet another uniqueness of it. God and Goddess in the temple begin their duty only after the Arthasama Pooja (Pooja in the midnight) of Lord Selvamuthukumara samy. It is also a strong faith of its devotees here.
Devotees throw jaggery and salt in to the holy pond with the faith that the disease of the devotees also get dissolves as the things thrown inside the water.
In Vedic astrology, Mars (Sevvai/Angaraha) governs courage, energy, physical vitality, and conflict resolution — but is also closely associated with health, particularly skin conditions, blood-related issues, and matters of accidents or disputes. An afflicted Mars in a horoscope is traditionally linked to health struggles, particularly of the kind this temple is famed for addressing, along with delays in marriage (commonly referred to as Mangal Dosha or Kuja Dosha) and interpersonal conflict.
Devotees who learn through horoscope analysis or a Nadi astrology reading that Sevvai Dosha is present in their chart often travel specifically to this temple, recognized as the principal Navagraha shrine dedicated to Mars, and further distinguished as a healing-focused shrine given its association with cures for skin ailments and other physical afflictions.
Because this temple sits directly within Vaitheeswarankoil, it holds a unique place among the Navagraha shrines covered in this series: seekers who travel to the town specifically for a Nadi Jothidam reading at Sri Agasthiya Mahasiva Sukshma Nadi Jothida Nilayam can easily include a visit to this temple within the same trip, without the additional travel required to reach the other Navagraha shrines scattered across the wider Thanjavur-Nagapattinam region.
Many seekers whose Nadi reading identifies Sevvai Dosha, or a related health concern tied to Mars, choose to perform the recommended remedies at this very temple before leaving town, given both its proximity and its long-documented reputation specifically for healing.
Healthy Life
The overall belief of the devotees is a single visit in life time with a dip in the holy pond keeps us healthy forever in life. Maha Shiva Nadi prediction of people with ill-health generally get guidance to worship the God and Goddess of this temple for their healthy and peaceful life.
Why is Vaithiyanadha Swamy Temple associated with Mars (Sevvai)?
The temple is recognized as the principal Navagraha shrine dedicated to Lord Angaraha (Mars), with a separate sannidhi specifically for this deity, and carries a long-documented reputation for healing physical ailments.
What is Sevvai Dosha and how does this temple help?
Sevvai Dosha, also called Mangal Dosha, refers to an afflicted or weakened placement of Mars in a person’s horoscope, traditionally linked to health issues, conflict, and marriage delays. Worship at this temple, particularly on Tuesdays, is believed to reduce these effects.
Can I visit this temple during the same trip as a Nadi Jothidam reading?
Yes — this is one of the more convenient Navagraha temples to combine with a Nadi reading, since it’s located directly within Vaitheeswarankoil, the same town as many hereditary Nadi centres.
What is the significance of the temple’s healing reputation?
The temple is closely associated with cures for skin conditions and other physical ailments, tied to the belief that the temple’s sacred soil and prasadam carry powerful healing properties passed down through its long history.
Should I confirm Sevvai Dosha before visiting the temple?
Many devotees consult a qualified astrologer or undergo a Nadi Jothidam reading beforehand to confirm the presence and severity of Sevvai Dosha in their chart, allowing for more targeted remedies rather than general worship alone.
Dr.A.Sivasamy,
Sri Agasthiya Mahasiva Sukshma Nadi Jothida Nilayam ,
S/O V.S.Arul Siva Arumugam,
18, Milladi Street, Mayiladuthurai District,
Railway station Road, Opp Indian Bank,
VaitheeswaranKoil - 609 117,
Tamilnadu, South India.
04364 279463 |
+91 93 62 22 77 79 |
+91 94 89 25 69 05.
sivasamee@hotmail.com | sivasamee@yahoo.com
