Part of the Navagraha circuit representing Mars, uniquely combined with Shiva's healing form Vaitheeswaran; also famous as a centre for Nadi astrology (palm-leaf horoscope readings).
Widely visited both for planetary remedies and for its reputation in traditional Nadi leaf astrology consultations.
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli or Puducherry. Nearest railway station: Vaitheeswaran Koil, adjacent to the temple.
Guesthouses and hotels in the temple town.
Contact Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department.
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