The Visit to this Sri Nithya Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal Temple at Ariyambakkam was a part of Tiruvallur Heritage walk organised by Celebrate Kanchi, under the leadership of Mr Vels Kumaran. About 16 Shiva and Vishnu temples built during Pallava and Chozha Period, are covered in this 2 days Heritage walk on 22nd & 23rd April 2023. Even though this Vishnu temple was in the list, started our walk from this Maha Vishnu Temple.
Moolavar : Sri Nithya Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal
Consorts : Sridevi and Bhudevi
Some of the salient features of this temple are...
The temple is facing east with Garudan is in front of the temple. An eri / tank is on the back side of the Temple. Moolavar and his consorts are in sitting posture about 6 feet tall. Two devotees in anjali hastam, Ramanujar and an Alwar are in the sanctum sanctorum.
ARCHITECTURE
Since the original temple was completely destroyed, a new temple was built during recent years on the same site. Since the present structure is of temporary in nature, no architecture styles are followed.
Latterite - a fragment stone pillar
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The original temple was little back side under tree. Based on the adhisthana stone, the temple was constructed on a pada bandha adhisthanam with three patta Kumudam. Granite, Laterite and sand stones are used. We are not sure of super structure above the sanctum sanctorum.
The 9th to 10th Century Tamil inscriptions are found on the granite and sand stones. From these and the iconography of the Perumal, the original temple might have been constructed latter Pallava or Early Chozha Period.
inscriptions on the sand stone
inscriptions on the sand stone
inscriptions on the sand stone
LEGENDS
Based on the name of Sri Nithya kalyana Varadharaja Perumal, Perumal’s weddings are done daily. Many devotees prays Perumal of this temple for Marriage and Child boon.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Only oru kala pooja is conducted and no major functions are celebrated.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
Since oru kala Pooja is conducted the closing and opening time are un predictable.
CONTACT DETAILS
Kannan’s mobile number +919025840394 may be contacted for further details..
HOW TO REACH
Ariyambakkam is about 1.7 KM from Sivankoodal Sri Sivakozhuntheeswarar Temple, 5 KM from Pillai Chatram, 9.5 KM from Sri Vaikuntha Perumal and Embar temple, 12 KM from Sunguvarchatram, 17 KM from Kanchipuram and 22 KM from Sriperumbudur.
Nearest railway Station is Kanchipuram.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Sand Stone Three patta Kumudam on the original place
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