This is the 62nd temple of 108 Divya Desam Vishnu Temples and the 22nd Divya Desam in Thondai Nadu. Even though the presiding deity is Sri Adi Varaha Perumal, the temple is popularly known as Nithya Kalyana Perumal temple. During Thirumangai Alwar's period, this place was called Ida Vendhai - இட வெந்தை. Mangalasasanam was done by Thirumangai Alwar one of the 12 Alwars.
Moolavar and sannadhi Vimanam
திவளும்வெண் மதிபோல்
திருமுகத்து அரிவை செழுங்கடல் அமுதினில்
பிறந்த அவளும்
நின்ஆகத்து இருப்பதும்
அறிந்தும் ஆகிலும் ஆசைவிடாளால்
குவளைஅம் கண்ணி கொல்லிஅம்
பாவை சொல்லு நின்தாள் நயந்திருந்த
இவளை
உன் மனத்தால் என்நினைந்துஇருந்தாய்
இடவெந்தை எந்தை பிரானே
துளம்படு முறுவல்
தோழியர்க்கு அருளாள் துணை முலை சாந்துகொண்டு அணியாள்
குளம் படு குவளைக்
கண்இணை எழுதாள் கோல நல் மலர்
குழற்கு அணியாள்
வளம் படு முந்நீர்
வையம் முன் அளந்த மால் என்னும்
மால் இன மொழியாள்
இளம் படி இவளுக்கு
என் நினைந்து இருந்தாய் இடவெந்தை எந்தை
பிரானே!
சாந்தமும் பூணும்
சந்தனக் குழம்பும் தடமுலைக்கு அணியிலும்
தழல்ஆம்
போந்த வெண் திங்கள்
கதிர் சுட மெலியும் பொரு கடல் புலம்பிலும்
புலம்பும்
மாந் தளிர் மேனி
வண்ணமும் பொன் ஆம் வளைகளும் இறை
நில்லா
என்தன் ஏந்திழைஇவளுக்கு
என்நினைந்து இருந்தாய் இடவெந்தை எந்தை
பிரானே.
Moolavar : Sri Adi Varaha Perumal – in the form of wild boar.
Thayar : Sri Komalavalli Nachiyar
Some of the important features of this temple are...
The temple faces east with a Temple tank on the Roadside. The Anjaneyar Temple after the Temple tank. There is a 16-pillar mandapam in front of the temple and there is the temple tank is on the roadside. After 16 pillar mandapam the entrance arch or Mottai Gopuram. Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam, Garuda thoon / Vilakku thoon, and 4 pillar mandapam on the left are after the entrance. There is a mandapam on the right. Moolavar in the form of Varaham sitting on Adiseshan and holding his concert on the left thigh.
In the inner Praharam Thayar and Andal Shrine mandapam on the right side.
The sanctum sanctorum has sanctum, antarala, aratha mandapam and a maha mandapam. In the maha mandapam Urchavar. Periya Thiruvadi is opposite to moolavar at the entrance of mandapam.
Main shrine entrance - maha mandapam with Garudalwar Sannadhi
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTION:
As per the inscriptions ( SII Volume II, Sl No 185 ), this place was in Amoor Kottam, Paduvur Nattu Thiruvidanthai.
As per the inscriptions ( SII Volume II, Sl No 185 ), this place was in Amoor Kottam, Paduvur Nattu Thiruvidanthai.
Since Thirumangai Alwar had done the Mangalasasanam and is believed to have lived in the 8th Century, so the temple might have been built 8th to 9th Century during Pallava’s period with later Chozhas and Vijayanagaras contributions. The Chozha King Rajaraja-I, ( 985 - 1014 CE ), 8th Year rule inscriptions starts with his Meikeerthi "திருமகள் போல... ".
Parthivendravarman's 8th reign year inscription ( SII Volume -III, Sl no 185 ) records the endowment of burning a perpetual lamp at Varahadeva Shrine at Thiruvidandai by a native Anikizhanen Namban Manjan alias Ukavari Perarayan of Talaisayanapuram alias Taiyyur. For the same 93 Saava Moova peradu / Goat/sheep were gifted to the temple. these 93 Sava Moova peradus are received by the Thiruvidanthai Manradi Kadanadan who agreed to supply one Ulakku Ghee to the temple.
Ref
South Indian Inscriptions Volue -III
LEGENDS
It is believed that Maha Vishnu is marrying Thayar every day, hence Maha Vishnu of this temple is being called Nithya Kalyana Perumal.
Hence Devotees in large numbers throng this temple and pray Adhi Varaha Perumal and Komalavalli Thayar to relieve from the marriage obstacles.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple is kept open between 06.00 Hrs to 12.00 Hrs and 15.00 Hrs to 20.00 Hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The Landline number is +91 44 2474 2235 and mobile numbers +91 98405 99310 and
+91 98409 36927 may be contacted for further details. The temple website: http://www.thiruvidanthai.com/index.html
HOW TO REACH :
The temple is 38 KM from Chennai and 16 KM from Mahabalipuram on the East Coast Road.
The Mahabalipuram buses stop at Thiruvidanthai.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
16 Pillar mandapam
Relief on the pillar of the 16 Pillar mandapam
Entrance arch with mandapam
The main shrine view from the entrance arch
4 Pillar mandapam
Dwajasthambam, balipeedam, and Garudathoon
Thayar sannidhi
Sthala Vruksham
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
Sir holding his concert on the left thigh.
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