The Nitya Kalyana Perumal Temple you’re likely thinking of is actually in Thiruvidanthai, on the East Coast Road (ECR) near Chennai, not Ambattur; it’s a famous Divya Desam temple where devotees pray for successful marriages, with rituals involving garlands and circumambulations. The main deity is Lord Vishnu as Nithyakalyana Perumal (Varaha form) with Komalavalli Thayar, and the temple is known for its unique practice where couples return after marriage for blessings.
Key Details:
Location: Thiruvidanthai, ECR, about 38 km from Chennai.
Deities: Nithyakalyana Perumal (Lord Vishnu in Varaha form) & Komalavalli Thayar (Goddess Lakshmi).
Significance: Famous for resolving marriage obstacles, helping singles find spouses, and blessing married couples.
Rituals: Devotees buy garlands, perform rituals (like 9 rounds around the temple), and return later with their spouse for thanks.
Architecture: An ancient Dravidian-style temple, one of the 108 Divya Desams.
To Visit (from Chennai):
Head south from Chennai on the ECR towards Mahabalipuram.
Look for a yellow arch after the MGM resort; the temple is a short distance from there.