Navagraha Temple Tour – Angaraka (Mars): Vaitheeswaran Koil, Nagapattinam

Vaitheeswaran Koil, located in Nagapattinam district, is the revered Navagraha temple for Lord Angaraka (Mars). The presiding deity, Lord Vaitheeswaran (Shiva), is worshipped here as the Divine Physician (Vaidyanatha) who cures diseases and removes the malefic effects of Mars. It is believed that prayers here bless devotees with good health, courage, strength, removal of debts and relief from land-related issues. The temple is also associated with Siddha medicine and has a sacred healing well (Siddhamirtham) with medicinal properties. Worship at this temple is considered highly beneficial for those facing health problems, obstacles, delays and negative influences of Mars in the horoscope.