Thiruvidandai
| Nithya Kalyana Perumal | |
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 Nithya Kalyana Perumal
Location in Tamil Nadu
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| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Kanchipuram district |
| Location | Tiruvidandhai-603 112, near Kovalam on Pudurcheery-Chennai East Coast Road |
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| Primary deity | Sri Lakshmi VarahaSwamy |
| Consort | Komalavalli Nachiyaar |
| Temple tank | Kalyana Theertham |
| Shrine | Kalyana Vimanam |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Dravidian architecture |
| History and governance | |
| Website | http://www.thiruvidanthai.com/English/ |
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Thiruvidandai (Tamil: திருவிடந்தை) is one of the 108 Divya Desam temples in the Sri Vaishnava sect of Hinduism. It is a suburban village located in South Chennai, about 19 Kilometers south of Thiruvanmiyur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is considered a Varaha Kshetram. This temple is widely believed to bestow good luck to those wishing to get married, and help remove obstacles that prevent marriages.
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History
The temple was built by Pallavas. The history of this temple dates back more than 2000 years.[1] It is near the Bay of Bengal seashore. A large temple tank is in front of the temple. This is known as the Kalyana Theertham. There is a separate shrine for Komalavalli Nachiyar. Lord Perumal appears majestically in His standing form facing east. The Vimana above the sanctum sanctorum is called Kalyana Vimanam. The Lord here stands on Adisesha and holds his consort on his left thigh. There is also separate shrine for Andal. The Temple follows Thenacharya Sampradayam.
Legend
During Thretha Yuga, Bali the son of king Meganathan was ruling the kingdom in a righteous way. Demons Mali, Malyavan and Sumali and others sought the help of Bali to fight against the devas. Bali simply declined to help them. The demons fought alone were defeated by the Devas. They came again to Bali for help which he obliged this time. Bali won the war but was afflicted with Brahmmahati dosha. He came to this place for relief and performed penance on Lord Perumal. Pleased with his penance, Perumal appeared before Bali and granted darshan in Varaha Rupa.[1]
Sage Kuni and his daughter performed penance on Lord Narayana to reach Sorga-Paradise. Kuni alone reached Sorga but not the daughter. Maharshi Narada told the young girl that she could not reach Sorga as she was not married. He requested other sages to marry her. One Kalava Maharshi married her and got 360 female children. He performed penance on Lord Narayana begging Him to marry his daughters. Narayana did not come. A brahmmachari – bachelor came one day there saying that he was on a Divyadesa Yatra. As he was very handsome as Nayarana, the sage requested him to marry his daughters. He agreed and married one each day. On the last day, He showed what He was. He was none but Narayana in the form of Varaha. He fused all the daughters into one and had them on His left lap. As Perumal had them together in one form on His Left Lap (left in Tamil is Idam) the place came to be known as Tiruvidavendhai which later changed as Tiruvidandhai.[1]
Sri Nithyakalyanar Mahatyam
Sage Markandeya and King Mahabali visited the kshetram. Pilgrims visit for the blessings of Lord Nithyakalyana Perumal. Those who want to get married offer two garlands. After Puja, the priest gives back one of the garlands. The person wears that garland and does Pradakshinam. Marriage follows soon after.[1]
Temple's speciality
Of the celebrated 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu, this is the only temple, where the Wedding Festival is celebrated throughout the year – all the 365 days of the year. Women facing delays in their wedding are advised to pray to Mother in the temple.
Temple Mangalasasanam hymn composer
Thirumangai Alvar has sung in praise of Lord Nithyakalyana Perumal. Saint Tirumangai Azhwar has lavishly praised Mother Lakshmi born in the milk ocean and occupying the handsome chest of Lord Nitya Kalyana Perumal gracing the devotees from this shrine. His Mangalasasanam hymn is the quintessence of not only the saint’s devotion to Lord and Mother but an exquisite poetic expression through the Tamil language.
Easy Paasuram (Tamil)
Thulambadu Muruval Thozhi Yarkku Arulaal
Thunai Mulai Saanndhu Kondaniyaal
Kulambadu Kuvalaik Kanninai Yezhudhaal
Kolan Naan Malar Kuzhar Kaniyaal
Maal Ennum Maal Ina Mozhiyaal
Ilam Badiyi Vulak Kenni Naindhirunndhaay
Idavenndhai Yenndhai Piraane!
Prasadam
Puliyodharai(Tamarind Rice), Dhadhyonam(Curd Rice), Pongal, Chakkarai Pongal, Vada, Adhirasam, Murukku are offered to this Lord as Prasadam.
Darshan, Sevas and Festivals
The Annual Brahmotsavam is conducted during Chittirai. Garuda Seva is held during the months of Aani, Aadi, Masi and Thai. Vaikuntha Ekadashi is very devotionally celebrated in the temple in December-January.
