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| City |
Chidambaram |
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Tamil Nadu |
| Location |
South India |
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| Year of Construction |
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| Type of Construction |
Ancient |
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Temple |
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| Dedicated To |
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| Other Deities |
Kasha Lingam, Sivakami Amman |
| Religion |
Hinduism |
| Importance |
Commemorating the dance duel between the doyens of dance Shiva and Kali is associated with Chidambaram. Shiva is said to have lifted his left foot towards the sky in the Urdhuva Tandava posture, a definite male gesture, which out of adherence to protocol, Kaali could not reciprocate, thereby causing Shiva to emerge victorious, delegating Kaali to the status of a primary deity in another temple in the outskirts of Chidambaram
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| Famous For |
Temple is known for its Akasa Lingam
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| Festival |
Two annual Bhrammotsavams at Chidambaram are of great significance
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| Pooja Schedule |
Six worship services are offered in this temple each day at the shrine of Nataraja
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| Accomodation |
The temple town of Chidambaram is home to the Annamalai University, and it has several modern lodging facilities. The Tamilnadu Tourist Development Corporation operates one of its hotels at Chidambaram.
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| Accesibility |
It is well connected with Chennai by a host of train and bus services. By road it is only 235 kilometers South of Chennai. Thanjavur is only about 100 kilometers away from Chidambaram.
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| Related Links |
http://www.chidambaram.nethttp://www.tamilnadu-tourism.com/tamil-nadu-temples/chidambaram-temple.html
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Other Places of Worship
in Chidambaram |
Gangaikondas Cholapuram
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