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Vaideeswaran Temple
- Chidambaram,Tamil Nadu
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The Vaideeswararn Temple is located in Chidambaram and is dedicated to God Shiva. Devotees get darshan of God Shiva as God Vaidyanathan, Goddess Thaiyalnayaki and God Murugan as Muthukumaran. The temple is famous for its healing potential. Saiva saints namely Thirugnana Sambandar, Thirunavukarasar and Arunagirinadhar had sung devotional songs about the deities of this temple. In this temple, the Navagraha - nine planets - by virtue of losing their powers are placed in a straight line. This temple is where devotees flock to worship Sevvai - Mars - and therefore is also known as Sevvai Sthalam. God Rama is said to have cremated Jatayu here. Eighteen thirthas inclusive of disease - curing Siddhamirtha thirtha is also here. This tank is inside the temple. The glory of the God of the temple is praised by a host of saints and pundits as Tirugnana Sambandar, Tirunavukkarasar, Arunagirinathar, Kumara Guruparar, Chidambara Munivar, Ramalinga Adigal, Padikkasu Thambiran, Kalamega Pulavar and Vaduganatha Desikar of Darumapura Aadheenam. This is the 16th God Shiva Temple on the northern bank of Cauvery praised in Thevaram and Tirupugazh hymns.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Agriculture productivity
- Healing cuts and wounds
- Eliminate sorrows and get courage
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
6 a.m. to 12 p.m. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.