Vaitheeswaran Temple - Nagapattinam - Tamil Nadu

Speciality

There are many special things to be noticed in this temple. This shrine is for one of the most powerful planetary Gods Angaraka (Mars). Lord Shiva in this temple is in the self-manifested form. The two flag posts (Kodimaram) in front of the sanctum are made up of silver and gold respectively. In an unusual pattern, the nine planetary Gods or the Navagrahas are placed behind the sanctum, that too in a straight line as if being ready to obey the orders of Lord Shiva, their master!!

History : Vaitheeswaran Koil has the historic precedence of curing the diseases of those worshipping Lord Shiva with utmost sincerity. The planetary God Angaraka (Mars) once suffered from a severe skin disease. When he sincerely prayed to Lord Shiva, he got his disease cured. Upon his request, Lord Shiva stayed here permanently curing the diseases of His devotees.