Vaitheeswaran Koil

Angaraka/Mars, with Shiva as Vaitheeswaran (Lord of Healing)
Vaitheeswaran Koil, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu

History & Legend

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).

Divine Significance

Widely visited both for planetary remedies and for its reputation in traditional Nadi leaf astrology consultations.

How To Reach

Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli or Puducherry. Nearest railway station: Vaitheeswaran Koil, adjacent to the temple.

Where To Stay

Guesthouses and hotels in the temple town.

Contact & Official Info

Contact Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department.

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