Vaidyanatha
Swamy Temple, Thirumazhapadi, Ariyalur
Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirumazhapadi Village near
Thirumanur in Ariyalur Taluk in Ariyalur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding
Deity is called as Vaidyanatha Swamy / Vajrathambeswarar / Vajrathampanathar / Vairathoonnadhar
/ Mazhuvadeeswarar and Mother is called as Sundarambigai / Azhagammai &
Balambigai. There are two Ambika shrines in this Temple.
It is one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal
Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams glorified in the early
medieval Thevaram poems
by Tamil Saivite Nayanars Tirugnanasambandar, Tirunavukkarasar and Sundarar. This
Temple is considered as the 108th Devaram
Padal Petra Sthalam and 54th sthalam
on the northern side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. The Kollidam river
flows northward here in the vicinity of the temple.
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History
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from
6.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
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Literary
Mention
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Prayers
Those suffering from severe
diseases, bathe in the sacred spring and pray to Lord Vaidyanatha Swami. Those
suffering from high fever offer boiled rice with rasam to Jurahareswarar and
get relief. It is also believed that by visiting this temple unmarried will get
married soon. Devotees firmly believe that praying at this temple will result
in transfer and promotion.
Contact
Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple,
Thirumazhapadi, Ariyalur Taluk,
Ariyalur District – 621 851
Phone: +91 4329 292 890
Mobile: +91 98433 60716
/ 85259 38216 / 97862 05278
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
700 meters from Thirumazhapadi Bus Stop, 9 Kms from Thirumanur, 15 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru,
17 Kms from Kallakkudi Palanganatham Railway Station, 17 Kms from Pullambadi
Railway Station, 17 Kms from Pazhuvur, 27 Kms from Thanjavur, 30 Kms from Ariyalur
and 60 Kms from Trichy Airport. One has to travel from Thiruvaiyaru towards
north and cross Kollidam river and turn left at Thirumanur to reach
Thirumazhapadi. One can reach Thirumazhapadi from Ariyalur also. Bus facility
is available from Trichy and Thanjavur. Bus facility is also available from
Thirumanur.