Sri Vedapureeshwarar Temple
Marriage Parikara Sthalam - Padal Petra Sthalam
Main Deity Names: Lord Vedapureeshwarar (Vazhaimadunathar) and Goddess Mangayarkarasi.
Temple History: The name comes from the Vedas worshipping Lord Shiva here to cleanse themselves. A Chola king once prayed here for his daughter’s marriage, which had been long delayed. After the wedding, he named his daughter Mangayarkarasi after the Goddess here.
Speciality: The deity is found in a square-shaped lingam. It is a Saptha Sthana temple. It is specifically mentioned in the Thevaram hymns for its power to grant marriages.
Rituals: Performing Archana to the Goddess Mangayarkarasi is the primary ritual.
Parikaram & How to do: Devotees offer a vastram (saree) to the Goddess and perform an Abishekam. Unmarried individuals recite the 10 verses (Pathigam) of Saint Sambandar dedicated to this temple to find a virtuous partner.
Pond Name: Vedha Theertham.
Temple Timings: 07:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 05:30 PM – 08:00 PM.
Address: Thiruvedhikudi, near Thiruvaiyaru (7 km), Thanjavur District.
Google map location: Sri Vedapureeshwarar Temple, Thiruvedhikudi
Accommodation: Hotels and lodges are available in Thanjavur city (13 km).
