Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple Timings, Thiruvidanthai

In Thiruvidanthai, Tamil Nadu, Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple is dedicated to Nithyakalyana Perumal, Varaha avatar of Vishnu, with consort Komalavalli Thayar. It is also known as Varaha Deva Temple, Alvar Varaha Deva, Vara Swami Temple, Varaha Nayanar Temple.

This temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the Vishnu temples glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham composed by the Alvar poet-saints. It is especially popular for betrothal and marriage-related prayers, based on the belief that the lord weds here every day. The temple is glorified by Thirumangai Alvar in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham.

Tamil Nadu carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Land of towering gopurams and living Dravidian temple traditions, from the Chola masterpieces to the great Pancha Bhoota Sthalas.

Darshan hours and daily worship

Session	Timing (as published)
Morning	6:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Evening	3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Some sources list slightly different hours (6 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 8 PM); confirm current timings with the temple.

Poojas and daily rituals

Four daily rituals: Ushathkalam (8:00 AM), Kalasanthi (10:00 AM), Sayarakshai (5:00 PM), Ardha Jamam (8:00 PM)

Signature annual eventsFor the betrothal ritual, aspirants perform archana and offer garlands to Adi Varaha and the Goddess, wear a garland while circumambulating the temple nine times, and keep the deity's garland in their home pooja room until marriage is arranged, later returning it to the temple.

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

Festival	Period	What happens
Chittirai Brahmotsavam	April-May	Primary annual festival with processions
Vaikuntha Ekadashi	December-January	Second major celebration of the year
Thirumangai Alvar Utsavam	November-December	Festival honoring Thirumangai Alvar who glorified the temple

History and architecture

Built or establishedOriginal construction attributed to the Pallava period around the 7th century CE, with later additions in the 11th century Chola period; the earliest inscription dates to 959 CE under Rashtrakuta king Krishna III

Architecture

Tamil style temple with a sixteen-pillared sculpted entrance hall, two precincts with flat gateway towers, granite walls enclosing the shrines, and a roughly seven-foot granite sanctum image of Varaha with Bhudevi on his lap; separate shrines exist for Garuda, Ranganathar, Komalavalli and Andal, along with three temple tanks, Kalyana Pushkarani, Varaha Pushkarani and Ranganatha Tirtham

History

The temple is glorified by Thirumangai Alvar in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham. According to legend, Vishnu married 360 daughters of Sage Kalava at this site, giving the deity the name Nithyakalyana Perumal, meaning the lord of eternal, auspicious marriage. The temple is designated an Archaeological Survey of India protected monument.

Planning your visit

NearbyEast Coast Road (ECR), Chengalpattu

How to reach

Located in Thiruvidanthai village on the East Coast Road, about 38 km from Chennai; accessible by road via ECR bus services and taxi from Chennai.

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Frequently asked questions about Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple

What is the timing of Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple?

Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple is open 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, daily. Some sources list slightly different hours (6 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 8 PM); confirm current timings with the temple.

What are the darshan (visiting) hours at Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple?

As published, morning darshan runs 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM and evening darshan runs 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Some sources list slightly different hours (6 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 8 PM); confirm current timings with the temple.

Which festivals are celebrated at Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple?

The main ones documented for this temple are Chittirai Brahmotsavam, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Thirumangai Alvar Utsavam. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

How do I reach Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple?

Located in Thiruvidanthai village on the East Coast Road, about 38 km from Chennai; accessible by road via ECR bus services and taxi from Chennai.

Who is the presiding deity at Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple?

Nithyakalyana Perumal, Varaha avatar of Vishnu, with consort Komalavalli Thayar

What is the history of Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple?

The temple is glorified by Thirumangai Alvar in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham.

What poojas or aartis are performed daily at Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple?

Four daily rituals: Ushathkalam (8:00 AM), Kalasanthi (10:00 AM), Sayarakshai (5:00 PM), Ardha Jamam (8:00 PM)

What else is worth seeing near Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple?

East Coast Road (ECR), Chengalpattu

Is Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple known by any other name?

Yes, it is also called Varaha Deva Temple, Alvar Varaha Deva, Vara Swami Temple, Varaha Nayanar Temple.

How reliable is the information on this Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple page?

This listing's confidence is rated high. Confidence level as originally recorded for this entry; no further explanatory note was written at the time

Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple Timings