Vaitheeswaran Koil (Angaraka Temple)

🛕 Lord Unknown | 📍 Vaitheeswaran Koil, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Navagraha Temple

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📍 Open in Maps

⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Vaitheeswaran Koil is dedicated to Lord Shiva as the Divine Healer (Vaidyanatha) and is associated with Angaraka (Mars) among the Navagrahas. Worshipping here is believed to cure diseases, remove Mars dosha, and bring strength and courage.

🏛 Temple History

The temple has ancient origins and is associated with the Ramayana. It is believed that Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita visited this temple. The temple is also famous for Nadi astrology, where ancient palm leaf predictions are read. Devotees come here for healing and spiritual remedies.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

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No daily poojas available.

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Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

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No special rituals available currently.

🎉 Temple Festivals

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📅 19 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

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🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit on Tuesdays for Mars dosha relief
Take holy dip in temple tank
Try Nadi astrology readings
Offer red flowers for Angaraka
Visit early morning for peaceful darshan

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Mayiladuthurai Junction • 15.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli Airport • 130.00 km

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Bus Stand

Vaitheeswaran Koil Bus Stand • 1.00 km

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional / Modest

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Holy Ash (Vibhuti), Pepper & Salt Prasad