Discover Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple: Timings, History and Travel Guide

Located near Sirkazhi, in Tamilnadu Vaitheeswaran Temple is the holiest temple of the Hindus where Lord Shiva is worshipped as  Vaidyanathar or Vaitheeswaran. The word Vaitheswaran is the combination of two words “Vaithiyam” which means “Cure” and the word “Ishwaran” which means “Lord Shiva”. Thus it is believed that Vaitheeswaran is the God-like doctor who cures us of several diseases and ensures good health.

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About Vaitheeswaran Koli Temple

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vaitheeswaran Koli Temple is best known for the “God of healing” and falls under the most sacred Navgraha Temples. The temple is dedicated to the planet Mars and is also known as Angarak which means the God who helps heal the uncurable diseases. The main Deity is Shiva worshiped as Vaiatheeswaran and the goddess Parvati worshiped as Thailanayagi. 

​Vaitheswaran Temple Timings

When it comes to knowing the Vaitheeswaran Koil timings, it opens from 6.00 AM to 1.00 PM and from 4.00 PM to 9.00 PM.

How to Reach Vaitheeswaran Koli Templ

There are several means to reach Vaitheeswaran Koli temple.

• By Air:  You can opt for an airway and can land on Trichy Airport or Pondicherry Airport which is the nearest airport to the temple.
  

• By Road:   No shortage of buses from Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, and Mayiladutharai to the Vaitheeswaran Koli Temple.
  

• By Rail:    Mayiladuthurai, Chidambaram, and Kumbakonam are the nearest railway stations to reach the temple conveniently.