Sri Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, Mahabalipuram

Sri Sthalasayana Perumal Temple is a Lord Vishnu temple in centre of tourist attraction of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. The Lord Vishnu here was worshipped by Thirumangai Alwar and Boothathazhwar.

Tourist Guide

Parking Difficulty : Easy

Walking Needed : Less than 100 meters inside the temple

Time Needed : 20-30 minutes

Open Timings : 5.00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM

Still Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Video Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Pilgrimage Guide

Moolavar : Thirumeninaathar / Sornamalai

Sthala Vruksham : Arasu /Punnai

Theertham : Bhagaveri River (Gundaaru)

Traditional Name: Thiruchuzhi

Padal : Sundarar

Weather /Dress Guide and other Tips

Tropical Climate for most part of the year. Wear Cotton (March-November)

Wear Traditional Dress. Cover yourself decently

Avoid Shoes

Location Guide

Nearest Railway Station : Kodai Road Railway Station

Nearest Airport : Madurai Airport

Nearest National Highway : NH32

Nearest Landmark : Kodai Market

It is built during Pallava period in 7th century AD and later additions made during Vijayanagara kings. This town is also the place of birth of Boothathazhwar.

108 Divya Desam

This temple is one of the important Divya Desam in this earth known as Bhuloka Vaikuntam- abode of Vishnu on earth. Various Alwars have composed poems on Lord Vishnu – 6500 years back according to legends. Their composition of poems on Lord Vishnu temples all over India is known as Divya Prabandham which was compiled in 9th century.

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