Vaitheeswaran Koil: Sacred Land of Healing & Nadi Astrology
Vaitheeswaran Koil is a famous temple town located in Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. Renowned as the cure-center of Lord Shiva (Vaidyanatha Swamy) and the Angaraka (Mars) Navagraha Sthalam, it is also the world center for Agastya Nadi Jyotish.
Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple
The primary temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as the Divine Healer and Goddess Thaiyalnayaki. Features the sacred Siddhamirtham tank.
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Location & Accessibility
Vaitheeswaran Koil is located on the Chennai-Thanjavur highway (NH-45A), approximately 240 km from Chennai, 14 km from Mayiladuthurai, and 50 km from Kumbakonam.
Nearest Transit Points
Railway Station: Vaitheeswaran Koil (VDL) station.
Airport: Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) Airport ~135 km.