Thirukadalmallai

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Sri Sthalasayana Perumal
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Sthalasayana Perumal
Temple Name: ThiruKadalMallai
Alias Name: Sthalasayana Perumal Kovil
God Name: Sri Sthalasayana Perumal
Goddess Name: Nilamangai Thayaar
Pushkarni: Pundarika Pushkarni
Vimanam: GaganaKriti Vimanam
Location: Mahabalipuram
State and Country: TamilNadu, India

The Sthalasayana Perumal Temple is at Mahabalipuram. The Temple resides as the first and foremost of Mahabalipuram sculputres. It is one of the 108 Divya desam.

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[edit] The temple

The temple stands on the shore and it was built along with the other sculptures. It is a small temple with two major Shrines for Lord Sthalasayana Perumal and Nilamangai Thayaar. This is the avatrasthalam(Birthplace) of Bhoothathazhwar, the 2nd Azhwar. There is also a separate shrine for Lord Narasimha. The architecture depicts the pallava style. This shrine was built by Pallava kings. Bhoothathazhwar was found in a tank that is opposite to the temple.

[edit] Legend

Sage Pundareeka was worshipping Lord Vishnu with Lotus flowers. Once the Sage Pundareeka started piling water from the ocean in order to get the divine vision of Lord Vishnu. Seeing his devotion, Lord Vishnu came in guise as an old man and asked for food. The Sage went to get food for the old man. When he returned he found Lord Vishnu in an Ananthasayana posture and wearing the lotus flowers which was offered by the sage. He then realised that it is Lord himself had come in disguise to bless the devotee.

[edit] Sri Sthalasayana Perumal Mahatyam

Lord Sthalasayana Perumal had come personally to fulfill his devotees wishes.

[edit] Prasadam

Puliyodharai (Tamarind Rice), Dhadhyonam (Curd Rice), Pongal, Chakkarai Pongal, Vada, Adhirasam, Murukku are offered to Lord as Prasadam.

[edit] Darshan, Sevas and Festivals

Maasi Makham is an important festival.

[edit] Composers

Thirumangai Alvar, Bhoothathalvar have composed beautiful Paasurams on Lord Sthalasayana Perumal and his consort Nilamangai Thayaar. It is one of the compositions in Naalayira Divya Prabandha.

[edit] Easy Paasuram to Learn (Tamil)

Thamarullam Thancai Thalaiyarangam Thankaal

Thamarullum Thanporuppu velai Thamarullum

Maamallai Koval Mathitkudanthai Yenbare

Evalla Enthaik Kidam!

''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Boodathaazhwar

[edit] Travel and Stay

There are many lodges at Mahabalipuram and Chennai. Lot of bus facility available from Chennai. It is considered to be a great tourist destination from all over the world.

[edit] List of Other Temples to Visit

Shiva Temples

Vishnu Temples

[edit] References

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