Surya/Navagraha · South India
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Angarakan) Temple
📍 Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mayiladuthurai), Tamil Nadu — Lord Vaidyanathaswamy (Shiva) / Angaraka (Mars)
The Mars (Angaraka) Navagraha temple, where Shiva is worshipped as Vaidyanatha, the healer of ailments.
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Darshan & aarti timings
Timings are indicative — please confirm exact darshan and aarti times on enquiry, as temple schedules change with festivals and seasons.
Darshan: Approx 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Aarti / seva:
- Morning poojas
- Evening poojas
The Mars (Angaraka) Navagraha sthalam; Shiva worshipped as the divine healer. Confirm timings on enquiry.
Best time to visit
Oct-Mar
Dosha-remedial darshan
Traditionally associated with relief from: Mangal Dosh, Navagraha. Read about dosha darshan → Please consult a qualified astrologer before travelling.