At a distance of 16 kms from Mahabalipuram, this holy shrine is one among the many 100 temples referred to as Tirupathy.
Lord Narayana got here right here as a Brahmachaari, answering the prayers of Kalava Rishi and married 360 younger daughters of the Rishi in a single yr. On the final day, he’s stated to have merged them into one and given darshan with Goddess on his left. Having married one lady a day right here at this temple, the Lord is known as ‘Nithya Kalyana Perumal’.
At this temple, one finds the Lord in a novel standing posture dealing with East. Whereas one leg is on the bottom, the opposite is on Adhisheshan and his spouse. And he’s seen balancing Goddess Agila Valli on his left thigh. This place is known as Thiru- Idanthai (Thiru-Goddess, Idanthai-left aspect), which in course of time grew to become ThiruVidanthai.
Garuda Sevai throughout the Tamil month of Aani, Pooram throughout the month of Aadi, Spring competition throughout the month of Vaigasi are the essential occasions.
Timings: 6 AM to 1 PM and three PM to eight PM.