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Nithyakalyana Perumal temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple is at Thiruvidanthai, a village in the Chengalpattu district near Chennai. It is dedicated to Varaha, the boar avatar of Vishnu, worshipped here as Nithyakalyana Perumal, with Lakshmi as Komalavalli Thayar, and is one of the 108 Divya Desams. The original structure was built by the Pallavas in the 7th century, with additions by the Cholas in the 11th. The temple tank lies opposite the entrance. Worship follows the Tenkalai tradition, and the Chittirai Brahmotsavam in April–May is among its main festivals.
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Deity & dedicationVishnu
ArchitectureDravidian architecture
Heritage statusMonument of National Importance
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Nithyakalyana Perumal temple
Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu
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04 · At the temple
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
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