The
Visit to this Sri Nithya Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal Temple at Ariyambakkam was a part of the Tiruvallur Heritage walks organized by
Celebrate Kanchi, under the leadership of Mr Vels Kumaran. About 16 Shiva and
Vishnu temples built during Pallava and
Chozha Periods, are covered in this 2-day Heritage walk on 22nd
& 23rd April 2023. Even
though this Vishnu temple was on the list, started our walk from this Maha
Vishnu Temple.
Moolavar : Sri Nithya Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal
Consorts : Sridevi and Bhudevi
Some
of the salient features of this temple are...
The
temple is facing east with Garudan is in front of the temple. An eri / tank is
on the back side of the Temple. Moolavar and his consorts are in sitting
posture about 6 feet tall. Two devotees in Anjali Hasta, Ramanujar, and Alwar are in the sanctum sanctorum.
ARCHITECTURE
Since
the original temple was completely destroyed, a new temple was built in
recent years on the same site. Since the present structure is temporary in
nature, no architectural styles are followed.
Laterite - a fragment stone pillar
HISTORY AND
INSCRIPTIONS
The
original temple was a little backside under the tree. Based on the adhisthana stone,
the temple was constructed on a pada bandha adhistanam with three patta
Kumudam. Granite, Laterite, and sandstones are used. We are not sure of the superstructure above the sanctum sanctorum.
The 9th to 10th
Century Tamil inscriptions are found on granite and sandstones. From these and the iconography of the Perumal, the
original temple might have been constructed later Pallava or Early Chozha
Period.
inscriptions on the sandstone
inscriptions on the sandstone
inscriptions on the sandstone
LEGENDS
Based
on the name of Sri Nithya kalyana Varadharaja Perumal, Perumal’s weddings are
done daily. Many devotees pray Perumal of this temple for Marriage and Child
boon.
POOJAS AND
CELEBRATIONS
Only Oru kala pooja is conducted and no major functions are celebrated.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
Since Oru kala Pooja is conducted the closing and opening times are unpredictable.
CONTACT DETAILS
Kannan’s
mobile number is +919025840394 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH
Ariyambakkam
is about 1.7 KM from Sivankoodal Sri Sivakozhuntheeswarar Temple, 5 KM from
Pillai Chatram, 9.5 KM from Sri Vaikuntha Perumal and Embar temple, 12 KM from
Sunguvarchatram, 17 KM from Kanchipuram and 22 KM from Sriperumbudur.
Nearest
railway Station is Kanchipuram.
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Sand Stone Three patta Kumudam on the original place
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