Chidambaram Temple : A spectacular destination of ancient wisdom bestowed with eternal grace of nature!
Tamilnadu Tourism
Tamilnadu TourismCreate Your Own Tour Tamilnadu Tourism
Tamilnadu Tourism Tamilnadu Tourism Tamilnadu Tourism
Tamilnadu Tourism
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples
Tamil Nadu Temples
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples

Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples
Tamil Nadu Temples
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples

Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Monuments
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Monuments
Tamil Nadu Temples
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples

Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Beaches
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu  Beaches
Tamil Nadu Temples
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples

Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Hill Stations
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Hill Stations
Tamil Nadu Temples
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples

Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Travels
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Travels
Tamil Nadu Temples
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples

Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Hotels
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Hotels
Tamil Nadu Temples
Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples Tamil Nadu Temples

Tamilnadu Tourism » Tamil Nadu Temples » Chidambaram Temple


Language Tanslation:- English | Français | Deutsch | Italiano | Português | Español

heading-imageChidambaram Temple

Nataraja Temple - ChidambaramThe Akas sthalam

Chidambaram is the seat of the cosmic dancer Nataraja (Ananda Tandava pose ; the Cosmic Dance of bliss). Chidambaram is one of the foremost Saivite shrines; the very name Kovil refers to Chidambaram, where Natarajar is enshrined in the Chit Sabha or the Hall of Consciousness, in the Ananda Tandavam (Dance of Bliss) pose. Chidambaram is one of the Panchabhoota Stalams signifying the 5 elements of wind water , fire , earth and space. The Moovar (Sambandar, Appar and Sundarar) as well as Manikkavacakar have sung praises of Chidambaram. Several literary works praise the glory of Chidambaram.

Linkage

Chidambaram is 250 Kms south of Chennai. It is on the railway main line. Roughly this is in the middle, between Chennai and Tiruchirapalli. Chidambaram can be reached by bus. Bus routes connect this town to various places in Tamil Nadu.

Glory of the legend !

This temple was concealed behind the veil of mystery for centuries,but its known sublimity in records begins with the visit of Hiranya Chakravarthi of Kashmir around 500 A.D. The king is believed to have been cured of his leprosy with a single dip in the temple pushkarini, Sivaganga thirtham . The four eminent saiva acharyas Appar, Sambandar, Sundarar and Manikkavachakar are bonded with this holy temple and produced master pieces eulogising their respective paths - Charya, Kriya, Yoga and Gnana. This kshetra is said to have given 'moksha' (liberation) to infinite devotees - notable amongst them are Nandanar, Tirunilakandanayanar, Vyagrapada, Patanjali.

On the map of the Tamilian heart !

Chidambaram is located 235 Kms from Chennai (Madras), Tamilnadu State, South India and 43 Kms from Cuddalore (Cuddalore District Headquarters).




Tamilnadu  Tourism Tamilnadu TourismTamilnadu Tourism Tamilnadu  Tourism
Tamilnadu Tourism
Meenakshi Temple

Shore Temple

Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days
Cities : Bhubaneswar - Puri - Konark - Bhubaneswar

Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Cities : Chennai, Kanchepuram, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Brihadisvara, Ranganatha, Ranganatha, Madurai

Duration : 23 Nights / 24 Days
Cities : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Thanjavur - Trichy.....

Tamilnadu Tourism
Tamilnadu  Tourism Tamilnadu Tourism Tamilnadu  Tourism
Tamil-Nadu Tourism Tamil-Nadu Tourism
Tamil-Nadu Tourism
Tamil-Nadu Tourism

Tamil-Nadu Tourism
Tamil-Nadu Tourism
Tamil-Nadu Tourism Tamil-Nadu Tourism