Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple

Overview

This sthalam, Thirukadalmallai is additionally called as "Mahabalipuram" and "Mamallapuram". It is arranged in Tamil Nadu. 40 Kms far from Chennai and 7 miles from acclaimed for its stone cut statues and ocean shore. The statues' forte are appeared to the world by all Pallava lords and the stone cut statues speak about their reasoning.

About the Temple

The Krishna Mandapam where we can discover a 8 feet Krishnar and the Gopalan (Krishnan) getting the milk from which clarifies the tapas done by huge rocks in which loaded with states of Cat to Elephant, Devas, Munivas, Lord Shiva giving Pasupa Astharam, and feline in the Kolam of doing tapas and rats around it. These are the shapes which are flawlessly found in these two major Pandavar Mandapam, Govardhana Mandapam, Panja Pandavas Ratham (Chariot) and all done Sthala Sayana Perumalin one shake and parcels more can be seen.

About the Deity

Perumal found in this sthalam is Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal. He is found in Kidantha kolam in bhujanga sayanam (resting) and confronting his thirumugham towards East heading along the ocean. On the right hand side on his heart, Gnana Upadesh known as found. The Moolavar is Thiru Varaaga Moorthy on west piece of Kalangarai Vilakkam (beacon) close to the Cave Temple.The Utsavar is Sthala Sayana Perumal (Ula Kuyya Nindraan).

Legend and Stories

During the ancient times, Mamallapuram sea region was believed to be of dense forests. When Sage Pundareeka was performing penance here, he saw a tank nearby filled with lotus flowers in full bloom and wished to offer them at the feet of Lord Narayana who is the celestial lord who resides in the Milk Ocean (Tiruparkadal). Picking up the flowers, Sage Pundareeka proceeded to Tiruparkadal but the sea refused to give way to the Lord’s abode. In order to make way, the Sage decided to empty the sea by drying it up completely and started to remove the water day and night. This process went on for years and in this back breaking effort, he got tired and cried in pain “Oh Lord Paranthama, if I am your true devotee, let the sea dry and make way for me and till such time I reach you, these flowers should not fade off.” The sage’s mind was completely set on the Lord. Looking at his arduous devotion, Lord Srinivasa appeared in front of him as an old man who needed help.

The old man requested the sage to get him some food as he was very hungry. He also advised the sage to stop his impossible task and do something useful. The sage asked the old man to hold his basket bearing the lotuses and wait till he returned with food for him. The sage expressed himself saying that he was determined to see Shri Srinivasa in Tiruparkadal and place these flowers at his holy feet and would not rest until then. The sage went to bring food for the old man and before he returned, Shri Srinivasa wore all the flowers on himself and was in his reclining posture. The sage was exhilarated to see his Lord on returning and begged his pardon for making him carry the basket of flowers and also begged to allow him at the Lord’s lotus feet.

Since the Lord gave darshan in his reclining position, Shri Srinivasa is praised as Sthala Sayana (Lord in his reclining position).

Festivals

Margazhi Vaikunda Ekadasi is celebrated with great fervour in the temple.

Thanks Giving

Devotees perform special “Abishekam” to Lord and offer vastras.

Significance

This is the Avathara Sthalam of Bhoodathalwar. This Sthalam is brimming with Artistic work temple it is likewise called as spot is administered by Mahabali. As per (Varam) got by Mahabali by Lord Vaamanar, the spot is called as - This is one of the old story said in regards to this sthalam. Chitra Kara Puli - Mahendravarman's Son Narasima Varma Pallavan was populary named as Lots of the stupendous and aesthetic works that are found are finished by him and becasue of this, the spot is called as "Mamallapuram".

Most devotees come to pray for removal of obstacles in their matrimonial proposals.

Nearby Places to Visit

Kamakshi Amman Temple
Aatcheeswarar Temple
Kachi Anekadhangavadeswarar Temple
Deivanayaka Easwarar Temple
Satyanathaswami Temple
Kalva Perumal Temple

Accessibility

Airport

The nearest airport is in Chennai.

Railways

The nearest railway station is Chengalpet Railway Staion.

Road

The Temple is situated in Mahabalipuram on Chennai’s East Coast Road.

Temple Address

Sri Sthalasayana Perumal Temple – Tirukadal Mallai,
Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.