Varundeeswarar Temple, Varagadai, Mayiladuthurai

Varundeeswarar Temple, Varagadai, Mayiladuthurai

Varundeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Varagadai Village in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Varundeeswarar / Vaidyanatha Swamy and Mother is called as Varundeeswara Amman / Thaiyal Nayagi Annapoorani. The Temple is situated on the banks of Uppanar River. There are five Vaidyanatha Swamy Temples around Vaitheeswaran Koil called as Pancha Vaidyanatha Kshetrams. This Temple is one among them.

History

It is believed to be built by a Chola King named Jayadwa. The Temple was extensively renovated by Kopperunjinga, Kadava chieftain in 12th Century CE.

The Temple

The Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco image of Lingam flanked by Nandis. The Temple is enclosed by compound walls on all sides. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Varundeeswarar / Vaidyanatha Swamy and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Dakshinamoorthy, Vinayaga, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Chandikeswarar Shrine can be found in his usual location. Dakshinamurthy has a devotee with folded hands instead of the usual Chanakadhi Rishis. Mother is called as Varundeeswara Amman / Thaiyal Nayagi Annapoorani. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the shrine. There are shrines for Vinayaga and Subramanya in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Korukkai, 3 Kms from Villiyanallur, 5 Kms from Manalmedu, 8 Kms from Nidur Railway Station, 12 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 12 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station and 133 Kms from Trichy Airport. Devotees need to travel in Mayiladuthurai to Manalmedu Route, take a left turn after crossing Villiyanallur, travel for another 3 Kms to reach this Temple.

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Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, Radhanallur, Mayiladuthurai

Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, Radhanallur, Mayiladuthurai

Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Radhanallur Village in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Vaidyanatha Swamy and Mother is called as Thaiyal Nayagi. The temple is situated on the banks of Manniyaru River. There are five Vaidyanatha Swamy Temples around Vaitheeswaran Koil called as Pancha Vaidyanatha Kshetrams. This Temple is one among them.

The Temple

The Temple is facing towards west with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco image of Rishabaroodar flanked by Nandis. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Artha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Vaidyanatha Swamy and is facing west. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

Mother is called as Thaiyal Nayagi. Her shrine is situated to the left side of the sanctum in Maha Mandapam. Vinayaga can be seen at the entrance of Artha Mandapam. There are shrines for Muthukumaraswami along with his consorts Valli & Deivanai, Bhairavar, Suryan, Saneeswarar and Maha Lakshmi in the temple premises.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 09.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 07.00 PM.

Contact

Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple,

Radhanallur, Mayiladuthurai Taluk,

Mayiladuthurai District – 611 001

Mobile: +91 94445 26253

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Manalmedu Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Manalmedu, 7 Kms from Villiyanallur, 10 Kms from Pandanallur, 13 Kms from Nidur Railway Station, 16 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 18 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station and 129 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Pandanallur to Manalmedu Route.

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Aadhi Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, Pandur, Mayiladuthurai

Aadhi Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, Pandur, Mayiladuthurai

Aadhi Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pandur Village in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Aadhi Vaidyanatha Swamy and Mother is called as Balambigai. There are five Vaidyanatha Swamy Temples around Vaitheeswaran Koil called as Pancha Vaidyanatha Kshetrams. This Temple is one among them. It is believed that this Temple was constructed before the present Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple in Vaitheeswaran Koil. This Temple is considered as one of the Thiruvasaga Sthalams.

Legends

Pandavas worshipped Lord Shiva here:

It is said that Lord Krishna advised Pancha Pandavas to worship Lord Vaidyanatha of this Temple to overcome an incurable disease.

Kadan Nivarthi Pooja:

It is believed that Harichandra worshipped Lord Shiva of this Temple to get rid of his debts. In memory of this event, Kadan Nivarthi Pooja is performed on Third Saturday of Chithirai Month.

Emperor Nala worshipped Lord Shiva here:

Emperor Nala was bitten by Karkodaka, one of the Ashta Nagas, His color got changed to black. A sage advised him to visit this temple for cure. As advised, he came and worshipped Lord Shiva here. Lord Shiva blessed him with his original appearance.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch stucco images of Lord Shiva and Parvathy flanked by Nandis and Bhooda Ganas. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found immediately after the entrance facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Maha Mandapam, Artha Mandapam and Sanctum.

Shrines of Vinayaga and Muruga can be found at the entrance of Maha Mandapam. Durga Shrine is situated close to Murugan Shrine. Presiding Deity is called as Aadhi Vaidyanatha Swamy and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Dakshinamoorthy can be found in the Koshta. Chandikeswarar shrine can be found in his usual location.

Mother is called as Balambigai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated to left side of the Sanctum in Maha Mandapam. There is a separate shrine for Saneeswarar in the temple premises. As Saneeswarar is in separate shrine, there is no shrine for Navagrahas in this Temple. Special Poojas are performed to Saneeswarar during Saturdays and Saturn transit.

Shrines and idols of Vinayaga, Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai, Suryan, and Bhairavar can be seen in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa tree. It is situated on the northern prakaram. Shiva Lingam with Nandi and Naga Idol can be found below Vilwa Tree. Theertham associated with this Temple is Surya Pushkarini. It is situated opposite to the Temple.

Festivals

Panguni Brahmotsavam, Navaratri, Shivaratri, Monthly Pradoshams, Saturdays, Saturn Transit and Aippasi Annabishekam are the festivals celebrated here.

Prayers

Devotees pray here to get relief from debts, skin diseases and planetary Doshams. Devotees with skin diseases will take bath in Surya Pushkarini and then pray to Lord Shiva with Neelotpava flowers.

Contact

Aadhi Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple,

Pandur, Mayiladuthurai Taluk,

Mayiladuthurai District – 609 203

Mobile: +91 94445 33738 / 92822 33044

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Ponnur, 5 Kms from Kali, 5 Kms from Nidur Railway Station, 8 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 9 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 9 Kms from Mayiladuthurai New Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Old Bus Stand and 128 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Mayiladuthurai to Kali Bus Route. Town Bus facilities are available from Mayiladuthurai and Kali to reach this Temple.

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Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, Ivanallur, Mayiladuthurai

Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, Ivanallur, Mayiladuthurai

Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ivanallur Village in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Vaidyanatha Swamy and Mother is called as Thaiyal Nayagi. There are five Vaidyanatha Swamy Temples around Vaitheeswaran Koil called as Pancha Vaidyanatha Kshetrams. This Temple is one among them.

Legends

It is believed that Pancha Pandavas visited this village during their Vanavasa. Hence, the village came to be called as Aivar Nallur and got corrupted to Ivanallur.

The Temple

The Temple is facing towards east. The Temple is completely destroyed except the few ruins of sanctum. The ruins and the idols are kept under thatched roof. Presiding Deity is called as Vaidyanatha Swamy and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Mother is called as Thaiyal Nayagi and is facing south. Idols of Vinayaga and Nagas can be found under the thatched roof apart from the presiding deity and Mother Thaiyal Nayagi. Some damaged idols are also seen on the banks of the pond nearby. There is a huge Magizha Tree, situated on the banks of the pond.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Korukkai, 5 Kms from Kondal, 9 Kms from Manalmedu, 9 Kms from Nidur Railway Station, 12 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 12 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Old Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Mayiladuthurai New Bus Stand and Kms from Trichy Airport and 127 Kms from Trichy Airport. Devotees need to travel in Mayiladuthurai to Villiyanallur Route, take a left turn at Kondal, travel for another 5 Kms to reach Ivanallur. Ivanallur is situated immediately after Korukkai.

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Aadhi Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, Mannipallam, Mayiladuthurai

Aadhi Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, Mannipallam, Mayiladuthurai

Aadhi Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mannipallam Village in Sirkazhi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Aadhi Vaidyanatha Swamy / Rathnapureeswarar and Mother is called as Thaiyal Nayagi. There are five Vaidyanatha Swamy Temples around Vaitheeswaran Koil called as Pancha Vaidyanatha Kshetrams. This Temple is one among them.

History

Mannipallam Village finds mention in Periyapuranam. The Village had been called as Mannuneerpallam in ancient times. The Temple is believed to be built by Pallavas. The Temple was called as Pallirukkuvelur. It is said the temple hosted several inscriptions, but all were lost. It is believed that this Temple is considered as the first Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple and the present Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple in Vaitheeswaran Koil was built latter. The temple got dilapidated in course of time. Later, a devotee from Coimbatore reconstructed this Temple completely. 

The Temple

The Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram. Nandi, Dwajastambam and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. There is a sub shrine of Vinayaga below the Dwajastambam. Presiding Deity is called as Aadhi Vaidyanatha Swamy / Rathnapureeswarar and is east facing. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of tall Lingam. There is another Nandi in front of sanctum facing Lord Shiva. Dvarapalas can be seen guarding the sanctum.

Mother is called as Thaiyal Nayagi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There is a shrine for Bhagavatha Vinayaga in the temple premises. He is in the pose of writing Mahabharata. This shrine is frequented by students for their academic excellence. There are shrines for Dhanvatri, and Maha Lakshmi in the temple premises.

Contact

Aadhi Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple,

Mannipallam, Sirkazhi Taluk,

Mayiladuthurai District – 609 112

Mobile: +91 94445 26253 / 98421 88063

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Thalainayar, 3 Kms from Thiruppungur, 5 Kms from Thiruvalaputhur, 5 Kms from Vaitheeswaran Koil Railway Station, 6 Kms from Vaitheeswaran Koil, 6 Kms from Vaitheeswaran Koil Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Manalmedu, 12 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 13 Kms from Sirkazhi, 15 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station and 138 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated near Vaitheeswaran Koil, on the bus route from Vaitheeswaran Koil to Manalmedu.

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