Vaidyanathaswamy Temple, Madavar Vilagam
அருள்மிகு வைத்தியநாத சுவாமி திருக்கோயில், மடவார்வளாகம்
Shiva (Vaidyanathaswamy) temple · Madavar Vilagam, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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The Vaidyanathaswamy Temple at Madavar Vilagam is a Hindu temple to Shiva, worshipped as Vaidyanathaswamy with the goddess Sivakami Amman, about a kilometre from the twin Andal and Vatapatrasayee temples of Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. Its most striking feature is a graceful gopuram that towers over the neighbourhood, The Hindu notes.
Faith & Tradition
Religious Significance of Vaidyanathaswamy Temple, Madavar Vilagam
Vaidyanatha means 'lord of healing', and the temple is associated with cures. According to temple tradition reported by the New Indian Express, Shiva helped a woman about to give birth by appearing in the form of her mother, and drew a line on the ground with his toe-nail to bring forth a spring when she was thirsty.
Heritage
History of Vaidyanathaswamy Temple, Madavar Vilagam
Much of the shrine as it stands today owes its existence to Thirumalai Nayak, the 17th-century ruler of Madurai, The Hindu reports. According to tradition recounted by Dinamalar and the New Indian Express, the king suffered from a severe stomach ailment, stayed at the temple for 48 days and was cured; in gratitude he left his ivory palanquin at the temple and built a dance hall for the deity. The Hindu notes that scholars of Srivilliputhur's art also record his patronage after his cure.
Architecture and sacred features
The temple is of relatively modest size, with a tall gopuram as its most prominent feature (The Hindu).
Plan Your Visit
Darshan and Visitor Information
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Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with the temple administration before travelling. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
Location
How to Reach Vaidyanathaswamy Temple, Madavar Vilagam
Madavar Vilagam is about a kilometre from Srivilliputhur's twin Andal and Vatapatrasayee temples, in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu.
Location: Madavar Vilagam, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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Questions
Vaidyanathaswamy Temple, Madavar Vilagam: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Vaidyanathaswamy Temple at Madavar Vilagam?
About a kilometre from the Andal temple in Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu.
Which deity is worshipped?
Shiva as Vaidyanathaswamy, with the goddess Sivakami Amman.
Why is it associated with healing?
Vaidyanatha means 'lord of healing'; tradition holds that Thirumalai Nayak was cured of a stomach ailment here.
What did Thirumalai Nayak do for the temple?
Much of the present shrine owes its existence to him, The Hindu reports; tradition says he left his ivory palanquin and built a dance hall after his cure.
What is the temple's most notable feature?
Its graceful gopuram, which towers over the neighbourhood.
Sources and attribution
- © OpenStreetMap contributors — location data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
- Wikidata Q12987008 — structured data (CC0)
- Wikipedia — Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar temple — text facts from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Hindu — Andal's birthplace boasts a strong link
- The New Indian Express — Lord with the healing touch
- Dinamalar — Vaidyanathar Temple details
Further reading: Vaidyanathaswamy Temple, Madavar Vilagam on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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