Arulmigu Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple — Attraction in Tamil Nadu

It is said that Mahabali Chakravarthy ruled this sthalam and as per the varam he got from Vamaanar, one of the Incarnations (Avathaaram) taken by Sriman Narayanan, this sthalam is named as "Mahabalipuram". It is one of the said story about this sthalam.

Pundareeka Maharisi started and maintained a big nandavanam (Flower park) here and wanted to dedicate all the Lotus flowers which flowers in this nandhavam to the divine feet of Emperumaan.

Once, he plucked all those Lotus flowers and put them in a basket and started walking to Paramapadhanadhan in Thiruppaarkadal.

But, he could not walk cross the sea, because of the huge waves of the sea. To make the sea dry, he started to clear the water through his hands. But, actually he could not do that and it is impossible for an ordinary person to do so.

At that time, Emperumaan came there as an old man and told him he is hungry and he wants some food to eat. Perumal said if he gives the food, he can also help him to make the water dry.

Hearing this, Pundareekar kept the basket which is full of Lotus at that place and went back to his house to get some food for the Perumal, who has come as an old man. When he came along with the food, he could not find the old man and found that there is not water in the sea. At the same time, he could find Emperumaan, wearing the Lotus flowers all along his body shoulders and giving the Kidantha Kolam facing east direction in the empty floor.

As the Prarthanai (asking our needs to Perumal) of Pundareeka Maharishi, Emperumaan gave him the seva in this sthalam as seen in Paarkadal.

Near Moolavar, Pundareekar is present near the Lotus feet of the Lord (Thiruvadi of the Perumal.)

Near to this sthalam, on travelling along the west direction of the light house, we can find Aadhivaraga Murthy temple - Thiru Ida Vendhai.

Mahabalipuram is famous for its stone carved statues and sea shore. The speciality of the statues are shown to the world by all Pallava kings and the stone carved statues tell how their thinking is.

The Krishna Mandapam where we can find a 8 feet Krishnar and the Gopalan (Krishnan) getting the milk from cow.

Statue which explains the tapas done by Arjunan.

Two big rocks in which full of shapes of Cat to Elephant, Devas, Munivas, Lord Shiva giving Pasupa Astharam, and cat in the Kolam of doing tapas and rats around it. These are the shapes which are beautifully seen in these two big rocks.

Panja Pandavar Mandapam, Govardhana Mandapam, Panja Pandavas Ratham (Chariot) and all done in one rock and lots more can be seen.

Specials:

This is the Avathara Sthalam of Bhoodathalwar. This Sthalam is full of Artistic work temple it is also called as "Artha Sethu".

This place is governed by Mahabali. According to the boon (Varam) got by Mahabali by Lord Vaamanar, the place is called as " Mahabali Puram" - This is one of the old story said about this sthalam.

Chitra Kara Puli - Mahendravarman's Son Narasima Varma Pallavan was populary named as "Mamallan". Lots of the monumental and artistic works that are found are done by him and becasue of this, the place is called as...

This sthalam, Thirukadalmallai is also called as "Mahabalipuram" and "Mamallapuram". It is situated in Tamil Nadu. 40 Kms away from Chennai and 7 miles from Thiruvidanthai. Mahabalipuram is famous for its stone carved statues and sea shore. The speciality of the statues are shown to the world by all Pallava kings and the stone carved statues tell how their thinking is. The Krishna Mandapam where we can find a 8 feet Krishna and the Gopalan (Krishnan) getting the milk from cow statue which explains the tapas done by Arjunan. Two big rocks in which full of shapes of Cat to Elephant, Devas, Munivas, Lord Shiva giving Pasupa Astharam, and cat in the Kolam of doing tapas and rats around it. These are the shapes which are beautifully seen in these two big rocks. Panja Pandavar Mandapam, Govardhana Mandapam, Panja Pandavas Ratham (Chariot) and all done in one rock and lots more can be seen.

Specials: This is the Avathara Sthalam of Bhoodathalwar. This Sthalam is full of Artistic work temple it is also called as "Artha Sethu". This place is governed by Mahabali. According to (Varam) got by Mahabali by Lord Vaamanar, the place is called as " Mahabali Puram" - This is one of the old stories about this sthalam. Chitra Kara Puli - Mahendravarman's Son Narasimha Varma Pallavan was popularly named as "Mamallan". Lots of the monumental and artistic works that are found are done by him and because of this, the place is called as "Mamallapuram".

Moolavar and Thaayar: The Perumal found in this sthalam is Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal. He is found in Kidantha kolam in bhujanga sayanam (sleeping) and facing his thirumugham towards the East direction along the sea. On the right hand side of his heart, Gnana Upadesh known as "Gnana Tamiz Purintha Naan" is found. The Moolavar is Thiru Vada Enthai Varaaga Moorthy in the west part of Kalangarai Vilakkam (light house) near the Cave Temple. Utsavar - Sthala Sayana Perumal (Ula Kuyya Nindraan)

Thaayar: The Thaayar of this sthalam is Sri Nila Mangai Thayaar. She is found in a separate sannadhi.

Sthalapuranam : It is said that Mahabali Chakravarthy ruled this sthalam and as per the varam he got from Vamaanar, one of the Incarnations (Avathaaram) taken by Sriman Narayanan, this sthalam is named as "Mahabalipuram". It is one of the said stories about this sthalam. Pundareeka Maharisi started and maintained a big nandavanam (Flower park) here and wanted to dedicate all the Lotus flowers which flowers in this nandhavam to the divine feet of Emperumaan. Once, he plucked all those Lotus flowers and put them in a basket and started walking to Paramapadhanadhan in Thiruppaarkadal. But, he could not walk across the sea, because of the huge waves of the sea. To make the sea dry, he started to clear the water through his hands. But, actually he could not do that and it is impossible for an ordinary person to do so. At that time, Emperumaan came there as an old man and told him he is hungry and he wants some food to eat. Perumal said if he gives the food, he can also help him to make...

This is the 63rd Divya desam and the famous Sthala Sayana Perumal temple is located here. Lord gave Darshan to Pundareeka Maharishi here and since he came for a Rishi he gives Darshan without any weapons, and even Sayana in ground not even Adi sesha Such simple Sthala Sayana not found anywhere. Other Sayana are bhujanga Sayana, dharba sayana etc.

Since lord helped Maharishi by clearing ocean waters with his own hands couple of times as a disguised old man this place is called Ardha sethu - half of sethu. ( Rameswaram ) Sage Pundareeka wanted to give 1000 petal lotus to lord in thirupparkadal. He became so engrossed in Bhakti that he started to empty ocean waters several months and years to present 1000 petal lotus. Lord in guise of an old man came and asked for food, meanwhile Rishi explained his mission and lord told him till he came back with food he would assist to empty the ocean. Rishi mentioned he was old but Lord emptied quite faster and proved his work slowly. By the time he came after picking food Lord was lying there in his famous Sthala Sayana Darshan posture and Pundareeka Maharishi requested him to grant similar Darshan to all of visiting devotees.

This is the birth place of Boothathazhwar. Aippasi avittam. Here they say Azhwar taught Tamil language to Lord

Thayar is Nilamangai..Bhumi Devi...She is also gracing sitting posture without any Peetam or Lotus..directly on Bhoomi. Thirumangai Azhwar and Boothathazhwar both have sing praises of deity and Thayar here. A total of 27 paasurams for this shrine. This is one of the other major Varaha sthalam. This is one of my major Ishta deiva temple. Thirumangai Azhwar says in one paasuram 'karkiyai naan kandene' meaning Sthala Sayana Perumal even showed the Kalki form here to him.

Lord Lakshmi Narasimha, Sri Rama, Anjaneya, Boothathazhwar, Aandal naachiyar also grace this temple. Here problems due to litigations, land all come to end as both Perumal and Thayar are gracing simply directly on land.

The place is called Thiru Vala vendhai as Lord Varaha Embr aces Bhoomi piraati to his right side. There means Goddess, Vala - Right

Here's my little poem about the temple,

Sthala sayana Perumal Kovil ---- Thirukkadal Mallai near Mamallapuram

The one who gave Moksha To revered sage Pundareeka Blesses us here in sleeping posture To take away all our sadness and fear

Adorned near the beautiful Mamallapuram This temple has the beautiful sanctum Santorum Of our dear Sriman Narayana Simply sleeping as Sthala Sayana

The blessed consort Nilamangai Thayar With her adoring grace answers our prayer For the sincere prayers are always fulfilled While returning the Darshan makes us thrilled

Blessed we are to be born a human Thanks to dear God more than a ton To think, see and praise the protector Is my life's primary purpose nothing...