About Temple
Temple Name :Nithyakalyanar Kovil
Alias Name :Thiruvidandai
God Name :Sri Lakshmi VarahaSwamy
Goddess Name :Komalavalli Nachiyaar
Pushkarni :Kalyana Theertham
Vimanam :Kalyana Vimanam
Location :Chennai
“Thiruvidandai” is one of 108 Divya desam. It is near Chennai around 40 km. It is Varaha Kshetram. It is famous for marriages.
The temple
The temple was built by Pallavas. It is near Seashore. It has a large temple tank in front of the temple. It is quite an old temple. There is a separate shrine for Komalavalli Nachiyar. The Lord here stands on Adisesha and holds his consort on his left side. There is also separate shrine for Andal. The Temple follows Thenacharya Sampradayam.
Sri Lakshmi VarahaSwamy - NithyakalyanarPerumal Temple
Legend
Sage Gavalaa Maharishi had 360 daughters. He was very much worried to get them married. He prayed to Lord Vishnu. The Lord who resides here promised the sage that he would marry one daughter a day and married all the 360 in a year. So the Lord here is called as ‘Nithya Kalyana Perumal’. It is also told that Lord then immediately converted all the daughters into one and kept on left lap. Hence the name is called “ThiruVidandai”.
Sri Nithyakalyanar Mahatyam
Sage Markandeya and King Mahabali had visited the kshetram. Even today many pilgrims come here and get the blessings of Lord Nithyakalyana Perumal. Those who wants to get married would be offering two garlands to Lord. After Puja, the priest would give one of the garlands. The person should wear that garland and do Pradakshinam. This is practiced, so that marriage would be fixed soon to the bhaktas.
Prasadam
Puliyodharai(Tamarind Rice), Dhadhyonam(Curd Rice), Pongal, Chakkarai Pongal, Vada, Adhirasam, Murukku are offered to Lord as Prasadam.
Darshan, Sevas and Festivals
The Annual Brahmotsavam will be conducted during Chittirai Month. Garuda Seva is held during the months of Aani, Aadi, Masi and Thai.
Composers
Thirumangai Alvar has sung is praise of Lord Nithyakalyana Perumal.
Travel and Stay
There are many hotels at Chennai and also bus facility available from Tiruvanmiyur to Nithyakalyanar Temple.
