Tiruvidanthai Temple – Sri Lakshmi Varaha Perumal: The Daily Bridegroom

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🙏 Sthalapuranam (The Legend of the 360 Brides)
The temple’s fame rests on the extraordinary story of the Lord taking on the responsibility of a father and performing 360 weddings:
• Kalava Muni’s Dilemma: Rishi Kuni and his disciple Kalava Muni were blessed with 360 female children within one year. Kalava Muni was grief-stricken, worried about his duty to find suitable husbands for all his daughters. He came to this sthalam to worship Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal.
• The Divine Bridegroom: Lord Vishnu appeared as a handsome Brahmachari (bachelor). He promised Kalava Muni that He would marry all 360 girls, one every day.
• The Eternal Wedding: Since the Perumal married all the girls daily, He is celebrated as Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal (The Daily Bridegroom).
• Unique Posture: In this sthalam, Agilavalli Thaayar (Periya Pirattiyaar) is found on the left shoulder of the Perumal (hence “Tiruvidanthai,” meaning “Holy place where the consort is on the left side”) and Bhooma Devi is also seen nearby, showcasing the Lord’s universal protection.
🌟 Key Deities and Unique Features (SEO Focus)
Aspect Description
Moolavar (Presiding Deity) Sri Lakshmi Varaha Perumal.
Utsavar (Procession Deity) Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal (The Eternal Bridegroom).
Moolavar Posture Standing position, facing the East direction.
Prathyaksham Granted divine vision to Markandeyar.
Thaayar (Consort) Sri Komalavalli Nachiyar (the name of the first of the 360 girls).
Tirupati Connection: The Perumal here is said to have helped Sri Srinivasa Perumal acquire the land in Tirupati. As a symbolic gesture, the Utsavar here often features a white pottu (bindi) on the chin, similar to the Tirupati Perumal.
📅 Festivals and Rituals
• Major Utsavam: A grand 9-day utsavam is held during Panguni Uthiram.
• Other Festival: A 7-day utsavam is celebrated at the end of Aavani Sathayam.
• Charity: Anna Dhaanam (food donation) is performed at the Kalisanga Madam on Amavaasai (New Moon day).
• Marriage Blessings: This temple is a primary destination for individuals seeking blessings for a successful and happy marriage.
📜 Mangalasasanam
• Thirumangai Alwar – 13 Paasurams.
• Total: 13 Divine Hymns.
• Acharyas: Manavala Mamunigal also performed Mangalaasasanam here.
• Pushkarani (Holy Water): Kalyana Theertham and Varaha Theertham

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