The Divine Center of Healing, Angaraka (Mars), and Authentic Nadi Astrology
Located in Sirkali Taluk of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, Vaitheeswaran Koil is a highly revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In this temple, Shiva is worshipped as Lord Vaidyanatha Swamy (the Lord of Healing/the Supreme Doctor) who cures all physical and mental diseases of his devotees. His consort, Goddess Parvati, is worshipped here as Thaiyalnayaki, who stands holding a medicinal pot filled with holy oil (Thailam) to heal the ailments of mankind.
The temple is also celebrated as one of the nine Navagraha Temples, representing the planet **Mars (Angaraka / Sevvai)**. Devotees suffering from *Sevvai Dosham* (Mars afflictions in horoscope) visit Vaitheeswaran Koil to perform pariharam poojas to alleviate obstacles in marriage, property disputes, and health.
A unique aspect of Vaitheeswaran Koil is the shrine of Lord Muthukumaraswamy (Lord Murugan). Unlike other temples where Murugan is represented with his consorts, here he is worshipped as a youth (Kumaraswamy). It is here that Goddess Parvati presented Lord Murugan with his divine spear, the *Vel*, which he used to conquer the demon king Surapadman. Devotees pray at this shrine to gain courage, overcome enemies, and resolve obstacles.
Vaitheeswaran Koil is the historical capital of Tamil Nadi Astrology. Since the temple is dedicated to the planet Mars (ruling lines and patterns) and Lord Vaidyanatha Swamy (ruling recovery and karmic cleaning), ancient sages preserved the palm leaf manuscripts (Olaichuvadigal) in the surrounding areas. The traditional families of Nadi astrologers have lived in these temple streets for generations, maintaining library archives of palm leaves.
Poonamallee Vaitheeswaran Temple (Chennai): Built by the Cholas, this historic temple in Poonamallee, Chennai, shares the same spiritual energies as the main Vaitheeswaran Koil. Seekers residing in Chennai can visit this local temple to perform pariharams (remedies) prescribed in their Nadi readings.
Chidambaram Natarajar Temple: Located just 25 km from Vaitheeswaran Koil, it is famous for the Chidambaram Rahasya (Chidambaram Ragasiyam)—the secret of the formless space representing the cosmos. It is a key temple for karmic remedies.
Sikkal Singaravelan Temple: Another famous Murugan shrine near Nagapattinam where Lord Murugan is said to have sweated with determination before receiving his divine Vel from Parvati.
If you plan to visit Vaitheeswaran Koil for worship or Nadi readings in person, please keep the following timing schedules in mind:
| Session | Timings (English) | நேரம் (Tamil) |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Darshan | 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM | காலை 6:00 மணி முதல் மதியம் 1:00 மணி வரை |
| Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM | மாலை 4:00 மணி முதல் இரவு 9:00 மணி வரை |
If your Nadi leaf prescribes remedies at Vaitheeswaran Koil or nearby Navagraha temples, our astrologers can facilitate the remote performance of these rituals.