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Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple

Thiruvidanthai, Tamil Nadu · 12.7633°, 80.2425°

Nithyakalyana Perumal (Varaha)PallavaDravidianDivya Desam
Sacred since
600 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
7th c. (Pallava); Chola additions 11th c.
Pallava

History & significance

A coastal Divya Desam on the Mahabalipuram road whose original structure was raised by the 7th-century Pallavas with 11th-century Chola additions. Its sanctum holds a rare seven-foot granite Varaha bearing Bhudevi on his lap, and the shrine is favoured by those seeking marriage.

Sthala katha — the legend

Varaha is said to have wedded the 360 daughters of the sage Kalava one on each day of the year, becoming the 'ever-marrying' Nithyakalyana Perumal.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Pallava