Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar temple, Srivilliputhur
Facts and practical information
Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar temple is a Shiva temple located in Madavar Vilagam, located in one kilometer southerly to Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple has two precincts. Shiva is worshiped as Vaidyanathar and his consort Parvati as Sivakami. The temple is the largest Shiva temple in the district. Shiva is worshipped as Vaidyanathar or the "God of healing". The holy water of the Siddhamirtham tank in the temple complex is believed to have curative effects, and a holy dip here is believed to cure all diseases. The temple was built by Thirumalai Nayak during the 16th century. ()
Srivilliputhur
Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Srivilliputhur Andal temple, Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary.