Vaidyanathar Temple, situated at Pullirukkuvelur near
Sirkazhi, dedicated to
Lord Shiva, is a vast monument with several mandapams and gopurams. The principal deities are Vaidyanathaswamy and Thaiyal Nayaki. The
Shivlingas here are said to have been worshipped by
Lord Ram,
Jatayu, Skanda,
Surya and Angaraka. The temple holds the inscriptions from Chola, Pandya and Nayak dynasties. Sidhamrita
Teertham is the sacred tank. The chief festivals are the annual
Brahmotsavams held in the months of Pankuni (March-April) and Thai (January-February). Other festivals include Bavaratri and
Skanda Shashti.
