Temple for marriage and children welfare|Nithya narayana perumal

*Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple* is located in **Thiruvidandhai**, a village on the East Coast Road (ECR), about 40 km from Chennai. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, worshiped here as Nithya Kalyana Perumal. The deity is known for granting blessings to devotees seeking marital harmony and is especially revered by those desiring a good marriage.
*Location:*
*Address:* Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple, Thiruvidandhai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603112
*Nearest City:* Chennai (around 40 km away, towards Mahabalipuram)
*Timings:*
*Morning:* 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM
*Evening:* 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
*Special Poojas:* Early mornings and Fridays witness more elaborate rituals.
*History:*
The temple is one of the *108 Divya Desams**, the holy shrines of Lord Vishnu mentioned in the Tamil Vaishnava canon. It dates back to the **Pallava* period (around the 7th-9th century). The presiding deity, Nithya Kalyana Perumal, stands in a unique posture holding His consort on His left thigh, which symbolizes the Lord’s eternal bond with Lakshmi.
The temple is famous for its association with marriage-related prayers. According to legend, Vishnu married 360 women in this place, one on each day of the year, representing eternal marital bliss. This is why the deity is known as Nithya Kalyana Perumal (the Lord of Eternal Marriage).
The temple also has beautiful Dravidian architecture, and the peaceful surroundings along the coastline add to its serene atmosphere.
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