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Vedaranyeswarar Temple – Vedaranyam (Thirumaraikadu)
📜 About the Temple
Deity:
Lord Shiva as Vedaranyeswarar
Goddess Parvati as Vedanayaki Amman
It’s also believed that Lord Rama visited this temple during his search for Sita.


Location:
Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India.

Temple Type:
One of the ancient Paadal Petra Sthalams — praised in sacred Tamil Shaivite hymns called Tevaram.

Age:
Believed to be more than 1,300 years old.

🛕 Key Highlights
Name Significance:
"Veda" + "Aranyam" means "Forest of the Vedas" — legend says the four Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama, Atharva) worshiped Shiva here.

Divine Legends:
Saints Appar and Sambandar are said to have opened and closed the temple doors by singing hymns — a miracle.
It’s also believed that Lord Rama visited this temple during his search for Sita.

Architecture:
Magnificent Dravidian architecture with a 5-tiered Rajagopuram (gateway tower).
A sacred temple tank called Agni Theertham.

Special Linga:
Shiva here is worshiped in the form of a Maragatha Lingam (Emerald Lingam).

Saptha Vidanga Sthalam:
One of seven temples where Lord Shiva performed different sacred dances (Vidanga Sabhai concept).

🕰️ Temple Timings
Morning: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Evening: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
6 daily poojas are performed following traditional Agamic rituals.

🎉 Festivals Celebrated
Brahmotsavam (Grand Annual Festival)
Mahashivaratri (Night of Shiva)
Adi Pournami (Full Moon Festival)
Thai Pusam
Navaratri (for Goddess Vedanayaki)

📍 How to Reach
Nearest Railway Station:
Nagapattinam (about 45 km away)

By Road:
Regular buses and taxis available from Nagapattinam, Velankanni, and Thiruvarur.

🏨 Stay Options
Basic lodges available in Vedaranyam town.

Better hotels available at Nagapattinam and Velankanni (about 30–40 minutes drive).

🌟 Unique Vibe
The temple is not crowded like big city temples, offering a peaceful, authentic, and powerful spiritual experience.

Ideal for devotees looking for a quiet darshan and strong divine vibrations.
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