Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple Poonamalle
Arulmigu Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, Poonamalle This Siva Temple is situated at Poonamalle around half a km away from Trunk Road. Poonamalle was part of Puliyur Kottam in one of the 24 kottams of Thondai Nadu. This Chola era temple has Vaidhyanatha Swamy as presiding deity with Thaiyalnayaki Ambal as consort of Lord. The three tier Rajagopuram is facing North and there is another small Gopuram on the Eastern side leading to Teppa Kulam. North side is meant for Kuberan and the Lord seems to be blessing his devotees for Kubera Sambathu. As per the book published by the Temple inscription dating to the period of Raja Raja Chola dated 1010 AD and Rajendra Chola dated 1022 AD are available in the temple but in bad condition. It gives evidence for the antiquity of the temple. The Moolavar is facing East and Ambal South. Angaragan has worshipped the Lord of this temple and those with Angaraga Dosham visit Temple