Sri Vaidyanathar temple
Rasi : Meenam
Temple timings : 6.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Phone : 91- 4364- 279 423.
Location : 215 kms from chennai 159 kms from thirukazhukundram
Nearest town : Myladuthurai 14 kms
Important days : Rasi/Star day
Punugu a cosmetic paste, borneol (pachai Karpooram in Tamil) sandal, lime, rosewater and flowers offered to Lord Muthukumarswami for the Arthajama puja with milk rice nivedhana. Aabishekam is one with sandal and Sari offered for Mother Thaiyal Nayaki. For Lord, they perform abishek with rice flour, turmeric powder, cosmetic powders and oil, milk, curd, sacred ash, rose water, green coconut, panchamirtha, lime fruit, honey, sandal etc.
Tonsuring is a popular offering here. Ear boring ceremony is also done. Lighting of Maa Vilakku made of rice flour and ghee, offering of mangal sutras and god symbols is a prayer of commitment. They place salt, pepper and mustard and silver eye symbols in the Goddess Ambica shrine. Annadhanam is also arranged by many. Distribute the neivethiyams to visiting devotees is a familiar sight. Many generously contribute for the renovation of the temple.
The nectar used for the abishek is mixed with the holy spring. It is believed that 18 theerthas are mixed in this tank that cures ailments people suffer from. When Sage Sadananda was performing penance here, he saw a snake trying to devour a frog. Since he cursed them no snake or frog comes near this tank.
The place is also known as Pullirukkuvelur. Pul means Bird-here the eagle king Jatayu the noblest character in Ramayana in the service of Lord Sri Rama, Irukku the Rig Veda, Vel-Lord Muruga and Oor the place make the name Pul Irukku Vel Oor = Pulirukkuvelur.
It is believed that the place is the headquarters of medical science that offers cure for innumerable diseases. It is the faith of the devotees that Lord Vaidyanatha cures not only the physical pains of the people but also liberates them from rebirth in addition to fulfilling the wishes of people on jobs, wedding, children, mental peace, relief from planetary problems etc. Both Lord Aadhi Vaidyanatha in the entrance and the presiding deity Vaidyanatha face west. Lord Muruga is to have got His Vel weapon from this place. Lord Sri Rama worshipped here.
This parihara sthalam of Mars - Sevvai in the horoscope of a person decides his/her wedding prospectus and other living conditions. People with adverse effects do special pujas by praying to Angaraka-Sevvai-Mars for success in deals, freedom from financial burdens and muscle and bone related issues in the body. Praying on Kruthika star days and Tuesdays is considered special.
There is the Jatayu Kundam pit here. Jatayu the eagle engaged in a battle with Ravana to prevent him from abducting Mother Sita and lost his life in the service of Sri Rama. As requested by him, Sri Rama performed the last rites for him in the Vibuthi Gundam here. King Veerasenan came here with his tuberculosis afflicted son, bathed in the theertha and offered sweet nivedhanas and also consumed them. His son was cured completely.
As a beloved son of Lord Vaidyanatha and Mother Thaiyal Nayaki, Lord Muruga in the temple is praised as Chella Muthukumaraswami – meaning beloved. The Prasad containing items used in the Arthajama Puja as described above is believed to be an effective medicine for various ailments. Lord Muruga enjoys all prominence in the temple and all festivals are dedicated to Him.
Pujas to Lord and Mother are offered only after pujas to Lord Muruga. This place offers importance and belongs to Mars-Angaraka. He blesses the devotees on his Goat Vahan on Tuesdays
Lord Muruga worships His divine Father and Mother in the temple. The Navagrahas are behind the presiding deity here.
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