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