VAIDHYANADHAR TEMPLE
Distance: It is 23 kms from each of Kanchipuram, Cheyyar, Uthiramerur and Vandavasi
Shiva: Vaidhyanadhar
Amman: Maragadhambigai
Speciality:
This temple was built before 1200 years by Raja Simha Narasimha Varma Pallavan II.
History:
Raja Simha Narasimha Varma Pallavan II was suffering from severe stomach ache. He heard about Vaitheeswaran temple in the Chola Kingdom. He was not able to go there. At that time one of his well wishers suggested that there is a Shiva Linga in his Kingdom who had equal powers of Vaitheeswaran temple. When he came to this place called Ukkal a Sidhdhar was worshipping the Shiva Linga there. When the Sidhdhar was told about the King's ailment The Sidhdhar gave him some Vilva leaves which he had used for Archana from the feet of the lord and Asked the King to consume it. After the King consumed the Vilva for few days he was cured from his disease. Therefore the King named the Shiva as Vaidhyanadhar and built a temple for the deity according to the Aahamas.After the Pallavas the Cholas have contributed to the temple in plenty. These details can be learnt from the Pallava and Chola inscriptions found in the temple.
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