Chevvai Dosham Pariharam at Vaitheeswaran Koil

What happens

1. Families pray at the Angaraka shrine near the eastern gateway, in the temple's third precinct.
2. Devotees believe Mars' place in a horoscope shapes marriage prospects, so they pray to Angaraka for relief from its adverse effects, often fasting that day.
3. Many perform abhishekam for Angaraka and offer red cloth, the colour linked to Mars.
4. On Tuesdays, Angaraka is taken out on his goat vahana.

Sources: incredibleindia.gov.in, temple.dinamalar.com · checked 30 Oct 2026

Where families go

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  Vaitheeswaran Koil

  Vaitheeswaran Koil

  It is the Navagraha temple for Angaraka (Mars), whose shrine stands near the eastern gateway in the third precinct.

  Timings and guide

When to go

Most families go on a Tuesday, the day Navagraha tradition gives to Mars. Fit the visit inside the morning or evening opening, since the temple closes in the afternoon.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · checked 30 Oct 2026

Before you go

• RitualAn astrologer reads chevvai dosham from Mars' position in a horoscope. The temple does not check horoscopes, and neither do we; the prayer is a matter of belief.
• BookingWe found no official online seva list for Angaraka abhishekam. Ask at the temple office on arrival and pay only at its counter; fees are not confirmed here.
• Good to knowThe temple is about 7 km from Sirkazhi and 13 km from Mayiladuthurai, so families often base themselves in either town or in Kumbakonam.

• OfficialVaitheeswaran Koil, Incredible India (Government of India)
• OfficialVaitheeswaran Koil, Tamil Nadu HR&CE page (Official)

Rituals, fees and timings are set by each temple. Where the temple sells a seva or ticket, book it only on its official channel.

Sources: hrce.tn.gov.in, en.wikipedia.org · checked 30 Oct 2026