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.
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 East direction along the sea.
On the right hand side on his heart, Gnana Upadesh known as "Gnana Tamiz Purintha Naan" is found.
The Moolavar is Thiru Vada Enthai Varaaga Moorthy on 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 seperate sannadhi.
Mangalasasanam:
- Thirumangai Alwar - 26 Pasuram
- Botham Alwar - 1 Pasuram
Total - 27
Pushkarani:
There are Two Pushkaranies.
- Pundareega Pushkarani.
- Garuda Nadhi.
Vimanam:
Thaganakruthi (Aanantha Vimanam)