Tiruvidandai – Lakshmi Varaha Perumal Temple
Divya Desam 62 of 108 | Region: Tondai Nadu
Tiruvidandai, also known as Sripuri and Varahapuri, is a revered Divya Desam located about 40 kilometers from Chennai on the road to Mahabalipuram. This sacred temple celebrates the divine form of Lord Vishnu as Lakshmi Varaha Perumal, worshipped here in a standing posture.
Divine Highlights
- Moolavar: Lakshmi Varaha Perumal (also called Nitya Kalyana Perumal)
- Thayar: Komalavalli Nachiyar (in a separate sanctum)
- Theertham: Kalyana Theertham
- Vimanam: Kalyana Vimanam
The unique feature of this kshetram is that the Lord is depicted with His consort on His left side, earning it the name Edavendai.
Sacred Legend
According to the sthala purana, Sage Gavala Maharshi had 360 daughters, whom he offered to the Lord. The Lord accepted them all by merging them into one maiden whom He kept on His lap. By marrying one maiden each day for 360 days, the Lord gained the epithet Nitya Kalyana Perumal—the Eternal Bridegroom. The temple thus embodies eternal divine marriage and auspiciousness.
The temple also has historical significance as sages Markandeya and Mahabali are said to have worshipped here.
Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam
- Tirumangai Azhwar – Pasurams 1021, 1108-1117, 2673(73), 2674(119)
(All pasuram numbers as found in the Naalaayira Divya Prabandham)
Festivals & Worship
The grand Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the Tamil month of Chittirai, while the Garuda Sevai is held during the Tamil months of Aani, Aadi, Thai, and Masi, drawing many devotees for vibrant festivities.
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