A Divya Desam on the East Coast Road south of Chennai, popularly known for its Nithyakalyanam — "eternal marriage" — ritual performed daily for devotees seeking blessings for marr…
A Divya Desam on the East Coast Road south of Chennai, popularly known for its Nithyakalyanam — "eternal marriage" — ritual performed daily for devotees seeking blessings for marriage.
The temple's history is tied to the sage Kalava, said to have had 360 daughters seeking marriage to Varaha, giving this shrine a founding legend directly connected to matrimonial themes that continue in its present-day devotional practice.
A Dravidian-style temple along the scenic East Coast Road corridor south of Chennai, its distinguishing feature being ritual practice rather than unusual architecture.
The temple's founding legend involves the sage Kalava's 360 daughters, who wished to marry the Varaha (boar) form of Vishnu — this story underlies the temple's present-day tradition of performing a daily Nithyakalyanam ceremony, in which the temple symbolically conducts Vishnu's wedding each day for the benefit of devotees seeking marriage blessings.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple Opening | 6:00 AM | — | Open | Temple opens with morning rituals and darshan. |
Morning Darshan | 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Devotees can participate in morning worship. |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for afternoon rituals. |
Evening Darshan | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening darshan and deeparadhana are conducted. |
Temple Closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day's worship. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Kalasanthi Pooja | 7:15 AM – 8:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with traditional Vaishnavite rituals and offerings. |
Uchikala Pooja | 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship with naivedyam and deeparadhana. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional prayers. |
Thiruvaradhanam | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Free | Final night worship before temple closing. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 15–30 minutes | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹20 onwards | 5–15 minutes | Temple Counter |
Archana | ₹5 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Marriage Prayer Seva | ₹50 onwards | As per schedule | Temple Counter |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹6000 onwards | Sacred ceremonial bathing ritual performed for the deity. |
Thirukalyana Utsavam | Selected Days | ₹7000 onwards | Special divine wedding ceremony performed with traditional rituals. |
Archana | Daily | ₹5 onwards | Personal prayers offered with flowers and sacred chants. |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Recitation of Lord Vishnu’s thousand names. |
Marriage Prayer Seva | Daily | ₹50 onwards | Special prayer service sought by devotees wishing for marriage blessings. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Chithirai Brahmotsavam | April–May | Grand annual festival with special alankarams, processions, traditional rituals, and cultural events. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Important Vishnu festival celebrated with special darshan, devotional chanting, and extended worship. |
Panguni Uthiram | March–April | Special celebrations highlighting the divine wedding aspect of Lord Nithyakalyana Perumal. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Devotional programs, special decorations, and offerings celebrating Lord Krishna’s birth. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Sacred Saturdays dedicated to Lord Vishnu with special poojas and increased devotee visits. |
Annual Kalyana Utsavam | Various Dates | Special wedding ceremonies performed throughout the year as a major attraction for devotees seeking marital blessings. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation offered during worship. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Tamarind rice prasadam served to devotees. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice offering prepared traditionally. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available during special occasions. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (~40 km). Well connected via the East Coast Road from both Chennai and Mahabalipuram.
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📍 Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple, Thiruvidanthai, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu 603112
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