Vaitheeswaran Koil is a prominent Hindu temple in a small town, Vaitheeswaran Koil, near Mayiladuthurai of Mayiladuthurai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. He is worshipped as Vaidyanathar or Vaitheeswara, meaning the “God of healing”. It is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. That’s why thousands of Shiv devotees visit this temple monthly with a willingness for cure & healing.
However, the temple is revered by the Thevaram hymns of the 7th-century Saivite Nayanars – Tamil saint poets. It is also classified as a Paadal Petra Sthalam (temple revered by the Nayanars). The temple has four towers and a famous temple Tank, Siddha Amritam is a major attraction for devotees. It is believed that the temple tank contains nectar, and a holy dip is believed to cure all diseases. Let’s explore the Temple Darshan & Aarti Timing along with other rituals offering details.
Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple Darshan Timings
Let us tell you that the Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple is one of the nine Navagraha (nine planets) temples and is associated with the planet Mars (Angaraka). It manifests the Dravidian architecture. The temple construction received contributions from various rulers of the region, such as Vikrama Chola, Veera Rajendra Pandya, Achutappa Nayak (1560 – 1614 AD), and the Maratha prince Thulaja. The temple has five inscriptions, which mainly belong to the period of Kulothunga Chola I (1070-1120 AD).
| Darshan Types |
Timings |
Days |
| Temple Opens at |
06:00 AM |
Monday to Sunday |
| Morning Darshan |
06:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
Monday to Sunday |
| Darshan Break |
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM |
Monday to Sunday |
| Evening Darshan |
04:00 PM to 09:00 PM |
Monday to Sunday |
| Temple Close at |
09:00 PM |
Monday to Sunday |
Key Details of Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple
| Name of Temple |
Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple |
| Location |
Vaitheeswarankoil, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu |
| Deity |
Sri Vaidyanathar (Main), Sri Thaiyal Nayagi, Legend Angaarakan, Muthukumara Swami & Dhanvantari |
| Main Festivals |
Maha Shiav Ratri, Â A 10-day festival in January-February, A 28-day Brahmothsavam in March-April, and Skanda Sashti in October-November |
| Significant |
The Vaidyanathar is worshipped as the “God of healing”. |
| Dress Code |
- Women are advised to wear sarees, salwar kameez, or other traditional attire.
- Men can wear dhotis, pants, or kurtas. Avoid wearing denim, shorts, or revealing clothing.
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| Temple Timing |
06:00 AM to 09:00 PM |
| Online Booking |
Available Now |
Temple Opening & Closing Hours
| Days |
Opening Time |
Closing Time |
| Monday |
06:00 AM |
09:00 PM |
| Tuesday |
06:00 AM |
09:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
06:00 AM |
09:00 PM |
| Thursday |
06:00 AM |
09:00 PM |
| Friday |
06:00 AM |
09:00 PM |
| Saturday |
06:00 AM |
09:00 PM |
| Sunday |
05:30 AM |
09:30 PM |
Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple Pooja Time-Table
| Name of Puja/ Aarti |
Offerings |
| Ushathkala Pooja |
6:00 AM |
| Kalasanthi Pooja |
8:00 AM |
| Uchikala Pooja |
12:00 PM |
| Sayaratchai Pooja |
6:00 PM |
| Arthajama Pooja |
8:00 PM |
Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple Aarti/ Seva Schedule
| Seva / Aarti |
Timings |
| Abhishekam |
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM (Daily) |
| Vishesh Pooja |
10:00 AM & 6:00 PM |
| Nadi Pariharam |
Varies (by appointment) |
| Prasad Distribution |
Post all Sevas |
| Navagraha Dosha Pooja |
11:00 AM & 4:00 PM |
| Panguni Uthiram Festival Seva |
Festival Dates Only |
| Archanai |
All day (upon request) |
| Annadanam (Free Meal Service) |
Daily 12:00 PM |
Vaitheeswaran Temple Abhishekam Timings
Abhishekam is one of the prominent rituals at the Vaitheeswaran Koil temple. This ritual is regularly performed the devotees to worship Lord Shiva. Here is the exact timing of Abhishekam at the temple;
| Ritual |
Timing |
Day |
| Abishekam |
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM |
Monday to Sunday |
Contact Details
| Address |
1, SOUTHMADA VILAGAM, VAITHEESWARAN KOIL – 609 117 |
| Contact Number |
(+91) 944 300 5376, (+91) 999 477 5249 & (04364) 279 382 |
| Email ID |
[email protected] |
| Official Website |
https://vaitheeswarankoilgurukkal.com/ |
