Saturday, October 10, 2015

Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple, Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu

Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple, Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu
Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Mamallapuram Town in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is also called as Thirukadalmallai. The Temple is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. The temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th – 9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Sthalasayana Perumal and his consort Lakshmi as Nilamangai Thayar.





The temple is believed to have been built by Pallavas with later contributions from Cholas, Vijayanagar kings and Madurai Nayaks. The temple is believed to be the birthplace of the Vaishnava Azhwar saint Bhoothathalvar. The temple is one of the 32 Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram that are declared as UN world heritage sites, but unlike others that are maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.





Legends
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History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 3.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Religious Practices & Festivals
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Literary Mention
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Prayers
It is the belief of the devotees that worshipping Sthala Sayana Perumal means worshipping Perumal in his Vaikunda itself directly. Majority of the devotees pray for the removal of obstacles in their wedding proposals. Devotees perform special abishek to Lord and offer vastras. All wishes of the devotees are said to be fulfilled here as the Lord is seen sleeping on the floor, on par with the devotees, who visit him.
Contact
Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple,
Mamallapuram, Thirukazhukundram Taluk
Chengalpattu District – 603 104
Phone: +91 44 2744 3245 / 2744 2183
Mobile: +91 94442 35284 / 98404 08755
Connectivity
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