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Chidambaram |
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Chidambaram is always referred to as the first of
the Tevara Paadal Petra Stalangal and is also regarded
as the first of the Tevara Stalangal located on
the Northern banks of the river Kaveri in the Chola
region of Tamilnadu.
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Speciality
Of Chidambaram
Chidambaram represents an assimilation of tradition
over several centuries, as testified by ancient
literature as well as inscriptions that dot the
temple.In terms of its antiquity, richness in
terms of worship & festival traditions, in
architectural & sculptural splendour, in its
association with music & dance, Chidambaram
is a center second to none in representing the
rich cultural heritage of India.
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How
to Get There
- Air
Nearest Airport is Tiruchi - 168 km.
- Rail
It is connected by rail with Tiruchi, Madurai
and Chennai.
- Road
It is well connected with all major towns.
- Local Transport
Local buses, cycles.
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Major Places of Chidambaram |
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The Nataraja Temple
The dance of bliss, or the Ananda Tandavam
of Shiva is said to symbolize the five divine
acts (pancha krityas) of creation, sustenance,
dissolution, concealment and bestowment
of grace. The dance of Shiva has been frozen
in metal and held in worships in Nataraja
Sabhas, in virtually all of the Saivite
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Kali Temple
The Thillaikaliamman temple is on the northern
end of the town. It was built by Kopperunjingan,
who ruled between 1229 A.D. and 1278 A.D. |
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Annamalai University
It is a residential University founded
by Raja Sir Annamalai Chettiar. It is on
the eastern outskirts of the town and is
a great centre of Tamil learning and Carnatic
music, with facilities in various disciplines
including Medicine, Engineering , etc. |
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Religious Circuit |
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Srikazhi
20 km from Chidambaram - the temple has
three shrines.
(i) Sri Brahmapureeswarar, Sattanathar
and Thoniappar shrines.
(ii) The Goddess Tirunilai Nayaki shrine.
(iii) The Shrine of God Child, Gnanasambandar. |
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Pichavaram
16 km from Chidambaram, Pichavaram ranks
among the most exquisite scenic spots with
abundant and varied tourism resources. The
backwaters which are interconnected by the
Vellar and Coleroon system offer abundant
scope for water sports - rowing, kayak and
canoeing. The Pichavaram forest offers waterscape
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Vaitheeswaran Koil
24 km from Chidambaram, the place is famous
for the Siva temple dedicated to Vaidyanatheeswarar,
the healer of all diseases and his consort
Thaiyalnayaki. It is believed that a bath
in the holy waters of the Siddhamirtham
tank within the temple complex will cure
all diseases. Nadi Jothidam is a traditional
skill popular here. |
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