Areyuru shree Vaidyanatheshwara temple Tumkur

Shree Vaidyanatheshwara Swamy, revered as the God of Medicine, is believed by devotees to cure deadly diseases such as cancer, heart ailments, and kidney disorders without medicine or surgery. His ancient temple is located at Areyuru, Tumkur District, Karnataka, India.

This sacred shrine is a Shivaalaya believed to be over 1,000 years old and is regarded as the abode of a Jyotirlinga. Every day, a large number of devotees and patients visit the temple with faith and devotion. Many devotees believe that hundreds of people suffering from life-threatening diseases have been cured by the blessings of Lord Vaidyanatheshwara.

The region surrounding the temple is known as Tapobhoomi (Land of Saints). According to tradition, this area was once a dense forest inhabited by the Kaadu Golla, a tribal community. It is believed that Sri Dadheechi Maharshi, along with several saints, came from the Himalayas, established an ashram here, and performed deep penance. They are said to have installed the Jyotirlinga in the present sanctum sanctorum.

The temple was later expanded during the rule of the Chola dynasty. A divine medicinal tree once stood at the site of the present Haalu Malleshwara Temple. Saints are believed to have prepared medicines from its leaves to cure the sick who sought their help.

Devotees also believe that a divine serpent guards this holy kshetra. It is said to reside within the temple premises and to swim at night from the Haalu Malleshwara Temple tank to the Shree Vaidyanatheshwara Swamy Temple. According to belief, the serpent sometimes appears large and spreads its hood around the Jyotirlinga, while at other times it looks like an ordinary snake.

There is a strong belief that if a priest enters the temple without proper ritual cleanliness, the serpent blocks the main entrance. After the priest bathes and returns with purity, the serpent is no longer seen and worship proceeds normally.

Taking part in Theertha Snana (holy bath) is believed to cure illnesses. Changing rooms are provided for devotees after the sacred bath.

Festivals

During Maha Shivaratri, a grand Rathotsava is celebrated, followed by an 8-day Jathra (cultural festival). On the final day, a magnificent Teppotsava (float festival) is held, concluding with spectacular fireworks.

Temple Timings

Morning to Evening: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Dasoha Prasadam: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Distance

From Bangalore: 108 km

From Tumkur: 25 km