Vaimoornathar Temple, Tiruvaimur

Vaimoornathar Temple is a Hindu shrine in Tiruvaimur with two enclosed courtyards and a three-tiered tower facing east. The sanctuary is divided among several shrines devoted to different deities that together form the temple grounds.

The sanctuary was originally built with bricks and later underwent stone reconstruction during the reign of Vikrama Chola around the year 1130. Multiple Chola rulers subsequently granted the temple support and resources.

The temple belongs to the Saptha Vidanga Sthalams, a group of sacred sites connected to the artist Thyagarajar and his spiritual practices. The nine celestial bodies are arranged in a straight line here, mirroring the layout found in the nearby Tiruvarur temple.

The shrine can be reached by bus from Thiruthuraipoondi to Tiruvarur, with stops within the locality that make access straightforward. Visitors should expect to walk across the temple grounds and wear respectful clothing appropriate for a place of worship.

On two specific days in the Tamil month of Panguni, sunlight naturally floods the inner sanctum of the shrine. This rare astronomical alignment is the result of careful planning by the original builders.