Sri Vaidyanatha Swami (Pisces) Meena Temple, Nagapattinam

Address

Sri Vaidyanatha Swami (Pisces) Meena Temple, Vaitheeswaran Koil, Nagapattinam district- –609 117 Phone: +91- 4364- 279 423.

Diety

Vaidyanathar Amman: Thaiyal Nayaki

Introduction

Vaidyanatha Swami Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Vaitheeswaran Koil near Sirkazhi in Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. Vaidyanatha Swami Temple is also called as Pullirukkuvelur. Presiding Deity is called as Vaitheeswaran / Vaidyanathar and Mother is called as Thaiyalnayaki. The Lord Vaidyanatha and Thaiyal Nayagi are the family God (Kula Dheivam) for Kshatriya Community (Vanniyakula Kshatriyas) of South India. The temple is consireded as (Pisces) Meena Rasi Parikara Sthalam.

Puranic Significance

The Temple received royal patronage from various rulers of ancient Tamil Nadu like Kulothunga Chola, Vikrama Chola, Vira Rajendra Pandya, Achuthappa Nayak (1560 – 1614 AD) and Maratha prince Thulaja. The temple is maintained by Dharmapuram Aadheenam, a Saivite mutt or monastic institution located in the town of Mayiladuthurai, India. As of 1987, there were a total of 27 Shiva temples under the control of the Aadheenam. Duringthe Ramayana period, Rama, Lakshmana and Saptarishi have worshipped the deity in this place. There is a pond at this temple called Jatayu kundam (pot of Jatayu having holy ash of Vibhuti). One of the nine planets, Angaraka (Mars), suffered from leprosy and was cured by Vaidhyanathaswamy and from then on it is treated as one of the Navagraha Temples for planet Angaraka. Parvati, the consort of Shiva, asked her son, Subramanya to appear with one face from his regular appearance of six faces. When he did so, she was pleased and presented him with vel (a weapon) to slay the demons. Subramanya overcame the asura Surapadman (a demon) and in the war, his army was severely injured. Shiva came out as the healer Vaitheeswaran and cured the wounds. As per another legend, Shiva came as Vaidya, a doctor, and cured the leprosy of a staunch devotee named Angahara. Jatayu, Muruga and Surya were all believed to have worshipped Shiva here. Murugan obtained a Vel trident at this place and is called Selvamuthu Kumaran

Special Features

Sign No: 12 Type: Water Lord: Jupiter English Name: Pisces Sanskrit Name: Meena Meaning of Sanskrit Name: The Fish The people of this house are very analytical and emotional in their behaviour. They will be having fluctuating moods. They have great love and affection towards their friends and relatives. They may have many brothers and sisters. The children who are born to these people are fortunate. They have more compassion and desire to help all who suffer.

Festivals

10 day Thai month festival from Tuesday dedicated to Lord Selva Muthukuraswami (Muruga) with daily procession in January–February; 28 day Panguni Brahmmotsavam with abishek to Panchamurthi and procession; 6 day Aipasi Skanda Sashti in October–November; Vaikasi Mannabishek, Mandalabishek and monthly Kruthikas are grandly celebrated in the temple.