Thiruvidandai

Thiruvidandai suburban village located in South Chennai, about 19 Kilometers south of Thiruvanmiyur,and 4 kilometer distance from Covelong on the East Coast Road in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The village derives its name from the Nithyakalyana Perumal temple and its history is centered on the temple.HistoryThe temple was built by Pallavas. The history of this temple dates back more than 2000 years. It is near the Bay of Bengal seashore. A large temple tank is in front of the temple. This is known as the Kalyana Theertham. There is a separate shrine for Komalavalli Nachiyar. Perumal appears majestically in His standing form facing east. The Vimana above the sanctum sanctorum is called Kalyana Vimanam. The Lord here stands on Adisesha and his consort on his left thigh. There is also separate shrine for Andal. The Temple follows Thenkalai Sampradayam.