Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Vaidyanathar Temple, Kumaramangalam, Cuddalore

Vaidyanathar Temple, Kumaramangalam, Cuddalore
Vaidyanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumaramangalam Village in Virudhachalam Taluk in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Vaidyanathar and Mother is called as Thaiyal Nayagi. The temple is situated on the northern banks of Manimutharu River.


The Temple
The Temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Artha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Vaidyanathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Mother is called as Thaiyal Nayagi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There are shrines for Vinayagar, Murugan, Chandikeswarar and Saneeswarar in the temple premises.


Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 8 Kms from Virudhachalam, 9 Kms from Virudhachalam Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Virudhachalam Junction Railway Station, 22 Kms from Sethiyathope, 59 Kms from Cuddalore and 138 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Virudhachalam to Sethiyathope Route.
Location