Post covid 19 visit. Not so crowded. For accommodation: A number of hotels in various range available around the temple. The town is so dirty. Especially the bus station. For vegan : One must visit Krishna Veg. Restaurant , East side of the Temple. Clean, hygiene and tasty food serves. The Temple has no need of a preface. And it is not easy to describe... It's beyond the words... Amazing....!

Awesome! What an amazing Temple. Enter the temple and try to meditate for few minutes and you will feel the difference. The temple is also an architectural masterpiece. There are four giant Gopurams and a massive temple pond. Do visit the temple at night as well to see the way lights transform the beauty to a different level. The inside of the temple is ornamented with lots of stone carvings. It's a paradise for any one who loves architectural history of India.

The Chola dynasty is famous for their rule and architecture in India. This Nataraja Temple is a fine example for that which was built in 10th century. The temple is huge and well maintained. I really admired this huge construction and aesthetic look. Visited: May 2022 Please hit the useful button if this review helps you. It motivates me to add more reviews 😊

Beautiful and devotional temple of Shiva Natraj, must visit place for every devotee of shiva. The temple is very well maintained and kudos to the management keep up the good work. Very neat and clean. Looking forward to visit again and spend more time at the temple.

So bloss full place. Must to visit in a life time , massive temple where both lord Siva and lord Vishnu stay with their consort, showering the devotees with blessings. The temple is massive and need. Full day to have a full look around the temple. God save every one 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Great temple with great architecture. You need Minimum 2 hours of time to explore everything. It’s maintained well and clean. Entire area feels sacred and positive vibes. It has four entrances and the architecture of the temple is splendid. Photography is not allowed inside the temple. The tombs , sculptures and pillars are very inspiring. This is one of the oldest temple built during Chola dynasty. One of the beautiful thing is to see the pond during evening time.

Very nice temple. Came after a looooong years. Very excited after seeing the temple architecture, tombs, sculptures and pillars are inspiring. Its a very big temple with 4 entrances & didn't get much time to explore all over as reached temple by late eve. Temple was maintained clean. One of the best temple felt peace of mind and positive vibes... Had a nice view of the Temple Gopuram with the Full moon..😍

1. Famous Big and old temple in chidambaram 2. should have been properly maintained. 7/10 in maintenance 3. An Elephant is there and cows are there in their shed 4. poor parking facilities for which they are costing 50rs 5. Nearby hotels are there and restaurants as well

Fantastic experience ✌️ Majestic, Photogenic, Enlightening, Mystic. This is one of a kind temple in the world. It's Big, Vast, both Shiva and Vishnu can be seen, Beautiful, Majestic,... Temple history shows that this is a Temple of Sky or Space, and is very much related to Enlightenment. There were many flashes going on in mind at the time of harti/praying, not sure whether to call it as enlightenment but I surely felt it different ! Go with a pure heart, stand infront of the God for sometime, speak to Urself, manifest whatever possible. 🙏🙏

Very beautiful temple, we visited Sunday morning around 6.30 am. This temple has a very good vibration, and such a powerful place. Natarajar - the cosmic dancer, to see him is such a vibe. Felt so much contented and happy after visiting this temple.

Holiest of the Holy Place. If you want to enjoy the architectural beauty stay for atleast one day and Enjoy. Wonderfully built. Though it is very difficult to maintain which is understandable more efforts can be made to make this difficult task possible.

A very authentic and old temple with lots of things to get addressed, very well maintained and light decors in the eve and night looks very beautiful. Best to have a talk between the people who work inside the temple to know many unknown facts over there happening. Must visit places in your lifetime. Try to spend some time exploring many things inside without fail. Plan in the evening to visit so that light and dark visual experience will be there. Nearby many temples are there to visit which are similar periodically and historically built. Best place to go for those who are planning for a pilgrimage trip for a couple of days also no need of prior plans since this place is easily reach and accessible.

Nice temple ..centre of the earth in the natarajar statue...temple timings 6.00am to 12pm----5pm to 8 pm

When you travel to pichavaram mangrove forest, you can visit this place. It would take 10 min near the temple, you can easily find it in Google maps. You need minimum of 30 min of time to explore this place Fully. Very peaceful place.

Heavy (36 cms) rains due to Burevi cyclone, in Chidambaram, today the 4th December 2020, the photos showing waist deep water inside Chidambaram Natarajar Temple. This is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalam, Porchabai - The SKY. Today 26 December 2020: Thillai Chidambaram Tiruchitrambalam Natarajar Temple Rishabha Vehicle Fifth Day across the street. Photos below. Chariot Tributes Cashew, Almond, Pista, Cardamom. This kind of chariot made at a cost of about 15 lakh rupees has been sent to achieve their happiness. Praise the Lord Shiva

A good temple architecture. Not a big place like tanjore but the temple gopuram and inner columns and halls are well built.

Ancestral temple every one should visit.On entering divinity starts in our soul. The vast area and the poojas done by dedicated persons make us to feel the devotional ecstasy.

This is one of the most powerful and divine temples I have ever visited in the whole of India. The positive vibes near the inner sanctum are very strong and you might go into trans during the time of Maha pooja and aarti. This is the only temple where you were not pushed aside while taking Darshan. You can sit as long as you desire in front of the God.You feel the live presence of Nataraja within the temple. This temple has lots of secrets and it is beyond a normal human beings conscious level to understand everything associated with the temple. You can pay some money to the Deekshithr sitting on the right side of the sanctum platform and they will take you very close to the Nataraja sanctum sanatorium. Temple is not supported by the Govt. And the Deekshithr/Brahmins here are very good. So please Dana /donation as much as possible. Also the Deekshith community is at the verge of extinction. Do take your own time to explore all the enclosures within the temple. Please do not fall for any schemes where they will tell that they are going to do pooja in your name and send the Prasad to your home address. These are few people spoiling the name of the temple. Visit Sivaganga tank and also other structures within the temple complex. Temple is open for people of all religion and caste. Chidambaram, the name of the city literally means "stage of consciousness". The temple architecture symbolizes the connection between the arts and spirituality, creative activity and the divine.The temple wall carvings display all the 108 karanas from the Natya Shastra by Bharata Muni, and these postures form a foundation of Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical dance.

Rating for places of worship may not be right. But adding more specific details about cleanliness, ease of getting the Darshan, disabled friendliness and other details might add value to others. Having said that, this is one of the Pancha Bootha sthalam of Lord Shiva which represents Sky.

One of those places which makes you want to sit for hours! Definitely go here when around Pondicherry especially if you like old architecture and history. They have a dress code, ensure to plan accordingly. Gets very crowded on weekends. Very cool, calming ambience inside the temple

Beautiful piece of Architecture. Must visit. Very serene and peaceful. It’s awesome literally. Can’t imagine how was it built soo many hundred years back. Do wear proper clothes covering full body.

1.It's not only a sacred architecture.Also thrived by blood and sweat of Cholas, Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Nayakars and lot of individual efforts from invasions, Robberies. 2. Thillai was an initial capital city of cholas and this temple is chola's family deity. 3. 'Chitrambalam' means 'Atmosphere of consciousness '. 4. Thirumurai was took birth from this temple where The great raja raja chola made efforts to collect songs composed from Thirunavukarasar, Thirunana sambandhar, Sundarar, Maanika vasagar and various notable saivities by in charging Nambiyaandar nambi in his period.

Temple was quite and architectural works are marvellous. Felt very peaceful inside the temple. Could take pictures as the temple management restricted taking photographs and videos inside the temple. Many of them were taking pictures but still I don’t want to violate the rules. But still I shot some good pictures of the outside tombs.

It is one famous Shiva temple in Nataraja form. One should definitely visit once. Beautiful and peaceful ambience. The temple inside is so majestic with awe inspiring design and small temples inside. Taking photos/videos is not allowed inside the temple. There are 4 gates which welcomes us with 4 big gopurams. The place is huge to explore yet so peaceful to sit and spend time with friends/family.

A great temple built by chola dynasty during 10th century. This temple denotes the symbol of sky( pancha bootha sthalam) which represents the sky. Located in heart of town, no dedicated parking available, have to park cars on road side only. A great temple which has lord Natarajar in dancing position and also has maragathalingam which is safely protected. One should definitely visit this temple for the great architecture and the peacefulness once you enter the temple. The temple looks big, but has only few pragarams so can be easily completed soon. Definitely worth the watch- temple needs more maintenance as it's very dirty.

If you ever visit Chidambaram, Natraja Temple is the best place to be. It has a age old famous mythical history related to Lord Shiva, it has a very rich infrastructure.The temple provides a serene environment and it is beautiful too. You can take beautiful pictures there and have a good time.

Blessed to be able to visit this temple..... The Clear Proof of how Indian Temple Architecture is way more advanced and intricate that any other architecture in d world

Fell in love with this temple from the moment I caught a glimpse of it. Please do visit it in the evening. No other temple can match it's beauty at night time. The temple lights up so beautifully that you just want to stay there till they ask you to leave. It's a photographer's delight :)

One of the best places to visit in Tamilnadu. The temple atmosphere is too divine and beautifully constructed. We visited this temple in Pongal. At that time it was less crowded so it was easy to see Deepa Aradhana in all Sanadhinis . We need nearly 2_3hrs to visit this temple if it's not crowded. There is One Koo Sala there. We can enter in any streets. (East/West/North/South) All the mada streets were amazing in their unique patterns. Roadside parking is available. If we plan to do dharshan in the morning we can get space for car parking.

Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Nataraja alongwith Goddess Parvati as Shivagamasundari. This temple is a Panch Mahabuta Temple (five elements) dedicated to the Air or Akasha element. It is a beautiful temple with a Mandapam which has 1,000 pillars. The temple is closed everyday in the afternoon between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

One of the oldest temples in tamilnadu. It opens at 6 Am, go in the morning first to see this beautiful temple. Inside this temple we see wonderful work done by our ancestors. One of the finest architecture I have ever seen in my life. The way they worked in sculpture was amazing. It's unbelievable.

Maintenance is poor . staff strength is quite less to manage the huge temple . Only thing i see priest involved sincerly in marketing for money and no much divinity is seen here . To have closer Darshan you need to pay 100 rs for each individual for this you will not be given any receipts . Previously priests used to explain about the temple and it's attributes, origin etc. today I don't see that they are interested to provide any information even if questioned and are disinterested in everything else than making money.

Big temple Lot of space to roam around. No parking spaces though Good place to spend time on a windy evening No photos inside the temple The pond was dirty. Would not recommend even going near it. The temple was clean was most of the part. But some areas were filthy

Architectural marvel, Untold mysterious stories. Dancing shiva in shrine. Detailing in love all over. Spend min 4 hours to get a pinnacle of its essence.

Best temple ever Mobile phones are allowed inside temple. No ques (you can just enter and see the god staight no lines or ques) Peaceful and pleasant. Huge and great architecture works. Neat and clean temple. Suggested restaurant near the temple is Krishna villas (pure veg) Buses stop just near the temple.

Awesome spiritual experience. Large temple complex. Has 4 gates. If you go early, you will find parking on the adjoining roads. There is also a private bath and refresh facility near by, not very well kept though. Lot of adjoining restaurants. Go early to the temple, crowd will be less. There are also smaller temples around the main temple building, within the compound. Don't miss them. If you have time hire a guide (didn't find out how), and spend as much time as you want, learning about the temple, it's history, mythology and traditions.

Temple architecture is superb. The typical south style ambiance is excellent to experience. Pichavaram is a small village but temple looks like ancient heritage. If anyone visiting Mangroves forest then must visit this temple.

I really gorgeous mesmerized on the architecture if the temple.. It's such a huge temple, well planned and the sculptures inside are carved with minute idols. A must visit place at least once in lifetime. The inner temple is well maintained. Temple has be be maintained in a better was outside as well..

Thillai Nataraja Temple also referred as the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nataraja, the form of Shiva as the lord of dance. This temple is located in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India. This temple has ancient roots and a Shiva shrine existed at the site when the town was known as Thillai. The beautiful Nataraja Swamy temple has good architecture and is one of the oldest famous temples in South India.

It is one famous Shiva temple in Nataraja Temple 1000 years old One should definitely visit once. Beautiful and peaceful ambience. The temple inside is so majestic with awe inspiring design and small temples inside. Taking photos/videos is not allowed inside the temple. There are 4 gates which welcomes us with 4 big gopurams. The place is huge to explore yet so peaceful to sit and spend time with friends/family.

One of the best temple of chola dynasty. Awesome architecture and awesome peaceful place to visit at least once. Make sure to wear full clothes as shorts and sleeveless are not allowed

We went for thillai famous car festival, it was too damn good and a great experience as well... Croudy as it should be, but an great experience for a 1st timer. Temple is filled with positive vibes and in peace. Make sure if you're going for festiv occasion to book the room in first hand and such. Om namah shivaya.

Very nice place and my visit is God gift

very powerful temple and big ancient architecture..

Excellent temple dedicated to lord Shiva. It is one of the panja bootha sthalam. This is the temple of sky. It has huge gopurams and beautiful pond. Maintenance can be improved . There are small hotels nearby. Visit the temple and know the secret of Chidambaram. Morning visit will be good

Temple is opened as usual

What a peaceful place ..!! It's an memorable experience.Thillai Nataraja Temple, also referred as the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nataraja and Govindaraja, the form of Shiva as the lord of dance and Maha Vishnu as the Judge of the dance. This temple is located in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th–9th centuries CE. It is one of the 108 Divya Desam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Govindaraja Perumal and his consort Lakshmi as Pundarikavalli Thayar. This temple has ancient roots and a Shiva and Maha Vishnu shrine existed at the site when the town was known as Thillai. Chidambaram, the name of the city literally means "stage of consciousness". The temple architecture symbolizes the connection

There are no words to say ... Awesome temple is a place that gives peace of mind. Thiruchidrambalam🔥🔥🔥🕉🕉

It's very exploring place.

Very old temple with grand Gopuram which is clearly evident once you enter Chidambaram. But there is lack of parking facility. Tiny narrow lane with houses on either sides. We really had a tough time parking. Also walk from the temple entrance to the main temple in the scorching heat is little daunting. So it would have been better if temple trust can plan to put carpet in places where there is no shade. After reaching main temple, there was Aarti conducted by temple priests and we got a peaceful darshan. Strongly recommend visiting this but please plan in the mornings or evenings.

Unforgettable visit to the temple

I love this temple sooo much

Good place and no need to pay for dharshan. ANBE SIVAM

Its a huge temple but have to be cleaned a bit more.

Beautiful sculptures

(Translated by Google) When I was walking with the incomprehensible thing, the Hindu temple was a white cloth with a servant from the front. When a young Hindu monk reminiscent of John Lennon walks in, he is a little surprised to hear "Are you Japanese?" In Japanese with beautiful intonation pronunciation. He seems to be a graduate of Kyoto University. "There are some bad people in this temple, so be careful," he said. As I knew earlier, in fact, I was struck by a hungry Hindu monk who seemed to have a desire for worldly desires, but I remember thinking that he was a graduate of Kyoto University and couldn't stop. (Original) ヒンドゥー寺院は解せぬものと歩いていると正面から従者を連れた白布の偏袒右肩の装いにして色白長身、肩幅はあるものの痩躯、小さな丸眼鏡をかけた、その容貌といい髪型といい、ジョン・レノンを彷彿とさせる若いヒンドゥー僧が歩いてきては、抑揚発音も綺麗な日本語で「日本人ですか？」と声をかけられて少々驚く。京大卒の方だそう。「この寺院には悪い人もいるので気をつけてください」と言うと去っていった。先刻承知で事実、煩悩欲望がパンパンに詰まっているかのような腹の出たヒンドゥー僧につきまとわれたりしたが、この辺境で、京大卒でと考えて止まなかった覚えがある。

Nice and Calm place in the middle of town

A devotional holy place of lord Nataraja

Lord Natrajar is main deity here. One of the Pancha boodha Sthalam (Aagayam) and One of the Pancha Sabai (Porchabai) in the world. Arudhra Darshan in the month of December or January (Margazhi) month full moon day (Pournami) is very famous here. 4 to 5 hours various Abishegam will happen to the lord on that day in front of 1000 pillar inside the temple.

One of the elegant temples of Tamil Nadu, ambience of the temple is absolutely fantastic, the temple premise is maintained well and tidy. Do make a Night visit which is more elegant to the eyes with all beautiful lightings & also can avoid the crowd rush when you're making it at around 9pm.

Excellent architecture, best place to visit. Once of the ancient culture

Looks like ancient temple

Natraja famous Temple

I love this temple..

(Translated by Google) Tiruccirrampalam (Original) திருச்சிற்றம்பலம்

A temple has unique architecture, has 4 Goburam Entrance on each 4 directions, here the hero of the temple called Thillai Nataraja Swami Located nearby of Thillai Govinda Perumal Swami. Size wise temple was very big, and outer pragaram ways made full of stones, each steps that we took was very interesting

Dedicate an entire day to visit this temple. Enjoy its sculptures, design. It's too big to cover in a rushed visit. The center of the earth is believed to be in the Chidambaram Temple right below the prime diety's feet.

Siva Rathiri spl alangaram for Angalamman kovil in V.G.p opposite.....

Feels like the best ever energy in this temple. Must visit for every Hindu.

It's a magnificent place with a peaceful experience. You must visit atleast once in life.

A very energetically powerful place. Art, sculpture structure at its best. It is one of the pancha bhuta temple.

Huge temple, the temple has both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu in the same fore floor. Lord Shiva is in the form of Nataraja, dancing deity while Lord Vishu is in Sleeing position with Goddess Lakshmi seated.

Majestic and beautiful temple

Ancient Temple

Happy to see and stay

It was reasonably crowded. Arudra darsanam festivities have begun. Arrangements for the day are happening. Slowly gaining pace to pre-covid levels.

If you are interested in History, Spirituality, metaphysics and Temple architecture then you should visit Thillai Nataraja Temple. Thillai Nataraja Temple is one of the oldest Hindu shrines in the world and one of the biggest temple complex ever. The construction was done by 4 different over a period of 1000 years, dedicated to Lord Shiva, The temple has plenty of historical reverence, 12th century paintings beautifully painted on the ceilings through colors extracted from fruits!! And plenty of things which can be seen only in this temple. if possible you should hire a guide who charges a reasonable fee and takes you through the temple complex. There are restrictions in taking photos and videos in some parts of the temple but apart from that you are free to click images. Chidambaram is easily accessible through road, if you are visiting Pondicherry then it's only a 2 hours ride, from Picchavaram Mango forest its hardly 12 kilometers. What you feel when you entire the temple is something which cannot be but in words! You should be here to experience the grace and reading it through a review will only do injustice to the experice.

Good palace

Such a great devosional place with amazing view in and around the temple premises.. one must be lucky to visit this temple’s god Shiva in the form of Dancing style and the aarti which is being held during the shrine opening and closing.. It is said that the Earth centre is at the feet of Natarajar ie Shiva. Must visit once in life.

Very large ancient classical south Indian temple. Shiva as Nataraj and Akash lingam, Devi and Vishnu as Sayana form. Not very crowded but no mask, or distancing practice.

Peace 🧘‍♀️ positive vibes😇

The temple will give refreshment to our souls... Renovation work going on...waiting for it to get finished...

We went last week ayudha pooja.. nice place.. we saw here natarajar instead of linga. All must see.. Free food not maintained clean. During this pandemic time they should concentrate on this too. Happy journey 🤗

Showcases lord shiva in as lord of dance. This temple has deity for both shiva and vishu which can be seen standing from the same spot. Built by Chola kings in the 10th century, this private temple has amazing stone carvings, pillars and architecture. You can easily spend a day inside this temple. temple has four entrances and few entrance structures are constructed by pandia kings. The temple has a huge pond, a hall with thousands pillars, a mini entire temple constructed with only one stone, extraordinary paintings in the inside roof, a scale textured gold covered gopuram and much much more. This temple history behind it and if you are a history or art lover this temple is catch. Three temple being privately maintained and owned has exceptional maintenance and cleanliness.

Ancestral temple every one should visit.On entering divinity starts in our soul. It has 4 entrances didn't get time to explore much. Beautiful architectural monument with main god Lord Shiva as Natarajar which makes you completely get lost into the positive devotional vibes with the Pooja's made by the priests. Especially during aarthi time!! It also has a beautiful kulam where people can enjoy the view and get relaxed by the fresh air

Om Namah Shivaya! ❤️🙏 (Visited in October 2021) - Steeped in Hindu mythology & history, this temple, the place of birth of Bharatanatyam, where fine arts and spirituality coexist is dedicated to Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer Nataraja is regarded as a Shaiva Pancha Bhoota Sthalam (Element : Ether / Sky). The temple is also a Vaishnava Divya Desam as an abode of Govindaraja Perumal. I felt awestruck & blessed!

Amazing

This temple is a must visit. The architectural design is beyond imagination.

Temple should be maintained well in terms of cleaning. Also it should NOT be commercial but focus more on proper Nithya pujas and cleanliness. One can escape greatest onslaught of Karma, by grace of Thillai Sabapathy. This kshetram is a Padal Petra Sthalam, or a place where a divine composition has been rendered by Nayanmars. Gopala Krishna Bharathi, Muthu Thandavar and MuthuSwamy Dikshidar have composed on Thillai Natarajar with consort SivaKamaSundari

(Translated by Google) Awesome.Today 29.12.2020 The Rev. was held today. (Original) அருமை.இன்று 29.12.2020 திருத்தேர் இனிதே நடைபெற்றது.

Big and old temple. Very excited after seeing the temple architecture, tombs, sculptures and pillars are inspiring. Its a very big temple with 4 entrances & didn't get much time to explore all over

Claimed as the center point of the earth or the equador 🙏🏻lord shiva as the Cosmic dancer .. Natraja. World famous temple👍

One of the lovely Temple ! Very Powerful God ! Temple is well maintained and beautiful renovations in progress ! Arudra Dharusanam is the most celebrated festival in this Temple! Thousands of Devotees will pull the Natarajar Ther !

It's really beautiful. The only bad experience was that I lost my sandals at the north gate....so do watch out.

Nataraja temple also referred to as the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple or Thillai Nataraja temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to God Nataraja - Shiva as the lord of dance in Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India. The temple has mythical roots and a shiva shrine existed at tha site when the town was known as Thillai. The Temple in Chidambaram is located in south eastern Indian state of Tamilnadu. It is about 5 KMs north of Kollidsam River.

Thillai Nataraja Temple,complex is spread over 50 acres in the heart of Chidambaram town. It is an ancient and historic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva Nataraja and housing a Divya Desam - Lord Govindaraja Perumal, one of the few temples where both the Shaivite and Vaishnavite deities are enshrined in one place.To the followers of Shaivism , the very word koil refers to Chidambaram. In the same way, to the followers of Vaishnavism it refers to Srirangam or Thiruvarangam. Chidambaram is one of the five Pancha bootha sthalams, each representing one of the five natural elements; Chidambaram represents akasha (aether). The other four temples in this category are: Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswara,Trichy (water), Kanchi Ekambareswara (earth)Kanchipuram, Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswara (fire), and Kalahasti Nathar (wind),Kalahasti. The word Chidambaram may be derived from chit, meaning "consciousness", and ambaram, meaning "sky" (from aakasam or aakayam); it refers to the chidaakasam, the sky of consciousness, which is the ultimate aim one should attain according to all the Vedas and scriptures. Another theory is that it is derived from chit + ambalam. Ambalam means a "stage" for performing arts. The chidakasam is the state of supreme bliss or aananda and Lord Natarajar is the symbolic representation of the supreme bliss or aananda natanam. Saivaites believe that a visit to Chidambaram leads to liberation.Yet another theory is that it is derived from the word chitrambalam, from chithu meaning "play or dances of God" and ambalam meaning "stage" A unique feature of this temple is the bejeweled idol of Nataraja. It depicts the Lord Shiva as the Lord of the dance Bharatanatyam and is one of the few temples where Shiva is represented by an anthropomorphic murthi rather than the classic, anionic Lingam. The Cosmic Dance of Lord Nataraja symbolises the motion of the universe as sustained by Lord Shiva. The Ananda Tandava posture of Lord Shiva is one of the famous postures recognized around the world by many.The demon under Nataraja's feet signifies that ignorance is under his feet The Fire in this hand (power of destruction) means destroyer of evil The raised hand signifies that he is the savior of all life. The Ring at the back signifies the cosmos. The drum in his hand signifies the origin of Life. This gold-roofed stage is the sanctum sanctorum of the Chidambaram temple and houses the Lord in three forms: the "form" - the anthromorphological form as an appearance of Lord Nataraja, called the Sakala thirumeni. the "semi-form" – the semi-anthropomorphological form as the Crystal linga of Chandramouleswarar, the Sakala nishkala thirumeni. the "formless" – as the Space in Chidambara Rahasyam, an empty space within the sanctum sanctorum, the Nishkala thirumeni Chidambaram also is one of the five places where Lord Shiva is said to have displayed his dance and all these places have stages/ sabhais . Apart from Chidambaram which has the Por sabhai, the others are the Rathina sabhai at Thiruvaalangadu (rathinam – ruby / red) , the Chitra sabhai at Courtallam (chitra – painting), the Rajatha sabhai or the Velli ambalam at Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple (rajatha / velli – silver) and the Thaamira sabhai at Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli (thaamiram – copper). MUST HAVE DARSHAN of this great temple.

Nice temple

Super

(Translated by Google) Om Namah Shivaya 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 (Original) ఓం నమః శివాయ 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏