The Vaidyeshwara Temple, in Vaidyanathapura, 2 Kms from Maddur Town , on the banks of River Shimsha , has been a place of pilgrimage for ages. Locally, it attracts a lot of devotees as the Lord Shiva here is considered one who cures all ills. The Temple was built in Ganga-Nolamba times . Though renovated now , we can still see some very beautiful sculptures from that time , especially a huge Harihara in the Navaranga ( which has been wrongly labelled as Parasurama) The Lion bases of old pillars are arranged along the steps to the river bank. A Large Veeragallu and a lovely bas relief of a Devi can also be seen within the compound. A good place to visit for both the devout and art Lovers. Only one disappointment is that, heavy black oil paint has been coated on some ancient carvings like the dwarapalas and the ashtadikpala ceiling in Navaranga. All details are lost in a mass of black.

Nice temple on the banks of river Shimsha. The river is dying a slow death, it may not be there after a few years. The administration or the locals of that place, should deweed and get the river cleaned. If, well maintained, it is a beautiful place for weekend.

This one of the famous temple in South karnataka, vaidyanatheshwara is one of the jyotirlingha( its a similar actual jyotirlingha is in maharashtra). Temple is located on shimsha River Bank, temple has big community hall and Dasoha bhavan also, so pilgrimages gets free food, I tasted food, it's so tasty, especially payasa

Vaidyanathapura is a village situated 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Maddur town in the Mandya district of the state of Karnataka, India. The village is situated on the banks of the Shimsha River, a tributary of the Kaveri river and houses the temple of Vaidyanatheswara. This temple is managed by the Deekshit family from time immemorial. The present Archak Radhakrishna Deekshit assisted by his son Shanmukhasundara Deekshit. Earlier, the temple was managed by Shri Subbakrishna Deekshit (brother of Radhakrisha Deekshit)and his uncle Shri Shankara Deekshit before that his brothers Shri Nanjudha Deekshit and Shri Sundra Deekshit was managing the temple with very high Shiva-Agama tradition. During the early part of 19th century his father Shri Subbha Deekshit managed the temple. The main presiding deity is srivaidynatheshwara, belief is main protector of temple and devotees is the Serpent residing in the temple always, which is safeguarding every devotee coming to temple with good faith and noble devotion. Especially panchamrutha abhishekam will be performed twice a day, priests performs abhishekam with wet clothes as per Agama procedures. This was one of the first villages in the district get electric lights. mr.N P Lingegowda the then Patel of nagarakere village is the man behind, bringing electricity and bitumen roads in those days by bringing the importance of the temple to the notice of his Highness's jayachamarajendra vodeyar. Then Dewan of Mysore Sri M Mirza Ismil visited this temple in 1941 and helped in carrying out development work in the banks of river shimsha at the foot of the temple entrance. Legend says that the ruling deity has cured many illnesses and a great solace to his devotees and has been keeping them safe and happy. Being a temple held with great reverence and faith among the Hindu population, and despite holding a pristine history of uncounted ancience, the main deity lord Vaidyanatheshwara is swaysmbhu lingam. We can get to know That many emperors visited the temple referring to inscriptions period of Raja Raja Chola, Gangarajas, hoysala Vishnuvarshana the 2nd Krishnadevaraya..shripurusha..

Ancient Shiva where people believe by visiting the temple all the ailments will be cured. Located in the banks of river Shimsha, the place is serene and gives the sense of divinity. The Dasoha Bhavan serves very tasty food to the visitors.

Very beautifully created temple, historical temple, must visit place, Stone sculptures, near by Mysoor.

A beautiful place near Maddur. The temple is quite old and the place is serene and calm. Definitely worth a visit. The approach road needs to be improved. A great tourist spot if developed well.

This place is filled with peace. I somehow love the temples with an adjacent river next to it and a beautiful bridge over it. Ample space away from the busy crowd outside. They also provide annadana everyday to everyone which is bliss. Place is maintained well.

This temple is 1500 + years old. Temple is facing east and is in bank of river Simsha. The story behind the vaidyanateshwara linga pratistapana has been written and hung in the temple premice, please gothrough it. Its a very good place to meditate.

One should visit this temple and have blessings. As the name of the lord Vaidhyanatheswara, is believed to cure illness Also you can have prasada served

Sivan temple just located with a 2km detour on bangalore mysore road towards Mysore side. A must visit if you are travelling between cities. Very well maintained and gives peace of mind when visiting the temple. Skin diseases are said to be cured with Prashadam. Happy motoring! Help keep cities clean.

An ancient temple of lord Shiva in the form of vaidyanatha. Its on a riverside. The view is good. Most part is covered by hyacinth.parking is decently available.

A very divine place of lord Shiva... Must visit the surya temple also in the premises