Location
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Graha
Angaraka (Mars)
Deity
Sri Vaidyanathaswamy
Goddess
Thaiyalnayaki Amman
Timings
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Best time
Tuesdays, and during Brahmotsavam
District
Mayiladuthurai
Address
Vaitheeswaran Koil, Pullirukkuvelur, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu 609117
History
One of the oldest healing shrines in Tamil Nadu, praised in the Thevaram hymns. Devotees have sought cures here for centuries; the sacred tank Siddhamirtham is believed to hold medicinal power.
Significance
The temple for Angaraka (Mars) — worshipped for relief from skin ailments, chronic disease, debt, land disputes, anger and delayed marriage.
Pariharam
Offer red arali flowers and toor dal. Take a dip or sprinkle water from Siddhamirtham tank, drop salt/pepper in the hundi as prayer for healing, and worship on Tuesday.
Festivals
Brahmotsavam
March – April · 10-day festival with car procession
Angaraka Chaturthi
Monthly · Special Mars pariharam pooja
Nearby stays & food
Hotel Tamil Nadu, Poompuhar
Stay · 22 km · Government-run, clean
Annapoorna Veg
Food · 2 km · Quick tiffin near temple