🕉️ Temple Overview
Vaitheeswaran Koil is the Navagraha temple for Mars (Angaraka/Chevvai). Lord Shiva here is worshipped as the Divine Physician (Vaitheeswaran) who cures diseases. The temple is famous for Nadi Astrology readings and remedies for Mangal Dosha (Mars affliction).
📅 Panchangam & Astrological Importance
Dominant Nakshatra
Mrigashira
Associated Planet
Mars (Mangal/Angaraka)
Element
Fire
Temple Type
Shiva Temple / Navagraha Stalam (Mars)
⚡ Why Panchangam Matters:
Tuesday worship is most powerful for Mars dosha remedies. Mrigashira Nakshatra days are especially auspicious as Mars rules this nakshatra. Devotees offer red-colored items and perform Angaraka Homam on Chaturthi.
✅ Best Days to Visit
Tuesday
Mrigashira Nakshatra
Chaturthi Tithi
🎉 Major Festivals (with Panchangam Logic)
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Angaraka (Mars) Puja📅 Every TuesdaySpecial abhishekam and homam for Mars. Most powerful when Tuesday falls on Mrigashira or Chitra Nakshatra.Nakshatra-based
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Nadi Josiyam Reading📅 Year-roundAncient palm leaf readings based on thumb impression. Best done on auspicious Panchangam days avoiding Chandrashtamam.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vaitheeswaran Koil help with Mangal Dosha?
This is the primary Navagraha temple for Mars remedies. Performing Angaraka Homam on Tuesdays, especially on Mrigashira or Chitra Nakshatra, is believed to reduce Mangal Dosha effects on marriage and health.
What is Nadi Josiyam at Vaitheeswaran Koil?
Nadi Josiyam are ancient palm leaf manuscripts said to be written by Sage Agastya. Your life details are identified by your thumb impression. Readings should be done on auspicious Panchangam days.
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