It is definitely worth the detour to Chidambaran on any trip to Tamil Nadu. If you have seen the statue of the "dancing Shiva" (very iconic...most people have), then you will understand what this temple is all about.
I would suggest reading up on the temple or engaging a guide before going.
The inner sanctum of the shrine is open...
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Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
Chidambaram, India
Ranked #67 of 302 attractions in Tamil Nadu
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Description: This is one of the most significant temples in the region.
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The temple town of Chidambaram is situated at 235kms from Chennai between Villupuram and Thanjavur. We left from Villupuram and reached Chidambaram in 2.5 hours. The road was good with greenery around. We bought jackfruit pieces at Panruti as we travelled to Chidambaram.
Chidambaram Nataraja temple is magnificiently built by the Cholas and stands as a testimony for our cultural...
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Chidambaram arguably is the most important temple for tamil shaivites - people who worship Shiva as the most important deity. Here Shiva is worshipped as Nataraja - the lord of the cosmic dance. It is beatuful ancient temple with living traditions - not really a tourist attraction,. But has a lot to offer for the patient traveller.
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Chidambaram lies about 80 kms south of Pondicherry (Puduchery). I live on the East Coast Road (ECR) about midway between Chennai and Pondicherry and this seemed to be a good trip within easy reach. The total distance from Neikuppi Village (on SH58, about 3 kms off the ECR) to Chidambaram was 160 km, which we were able to cover in...
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