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Chidambaram Is Hallowed by the Aura of the Famous Shrine Dedicated to Lord Siva As Nataraja, the Cosmic Dancer Chidambaram Chidambaram is hallowed by the aura of the famous shrine dedicated to Lord Siva as Nataraja, the Cosmic Dancer. Here the Lord danced while blessing saints Patanjali and Vyagrapada, who were doing penance in the Thillai forests. This Cosmic Dance is a symbolic representation of the five-fold activities of God - Creation, Preservation, Destruction, Veiling (Maya) and Blessing. Sri Nataraja’s Thandavams include Ananda Thandavam, Urdhwa Thandavam, Bhujangatrasa Thandavam and Ajabha Thandavam. The sanctum is adorned by a gold-plated roof. This is also known as Ponnambalam or Kanaga Sabha. Devi Sivakama Sundari is enshrined by the side of the sanctum. To the left is the Chidambara Rahasyam or the abode of Akasha Lingam. Only a Prabha or circular arch and a Vel (spear) with a golden Bilva mala are worshipped. This is one of the Pancha Bhutha Lingams representing Akasha or Ether. This shrine remains curtained. The five silvar-plated steps leading to the shrine represent the mystic five letters of Namasivaya. 1 / 3 Chidambaram The shrine of Govindaraja Perumal is close to the Chit Sabha. Lord Subramanya is in another shrine. The temple has all five Sabhas of Lord Siva - Chit Sabha, Kanagar sabha, Nritta Sabha, Deva Sabha and Raja Sabha. The famous Raja Sabha is in the Thousand-pillared Hall. Saivite poet Sekkizhar first recited his Periya Puranam in this hall. The Nritta Sabha shows the Urdhwa Thandavam of the Lord. It is a porch of 56 pillars, delicately carved with dancing figures. This court represents a heavenly chariot carved out of stone. The Deva Sabha was used by the then administrators to hold meetings and festivals. The Raja Sabha was used by Chola and Pandya kings to hold victory celebrations. Two of the temple's four gopurams are covered with sculptures illustrating the 108 postures of Natya Shastra. Sivaganga is the sacred tank. The holy water, believed to have healing powers, had cured a king's major disease. Thillai Kali Amman temple: This shrine on the outskirts is dedicated to Thillai Kali, who was defeated by Lord Siva in a dance competition. The Chidambaram temple has played major roles in the lives of saints and poets. The story of Nandanar is related in this temple. Festivals: Aarudra Darsanam (Dec-Jan), Ani Thirumanjanam (June-July), Panguni Uthiram (March-April) and Natyanjali during Maha Sivaratri (Feb-March). Srimushnam(60 km): Sri Bhuvarahaswami temple here is one of the eight Swayambu Kshetras. Vadalur (35 km): Satyagnan Sabha constructed by Sri Ramalinga Swamigal is situated here. Devotees worship an eternal flame or Jyothi. 2 / 3 Chidambaram Pondicherry (64 km): This former French colony has a few temples. These include the shrines of Manakkula Vinayaka and Varadarajaswami. Sri Aurobindo Ashram, an international spiritual centre, was founded in 1920 by Sri Aurobindo, a patriot, philosopher and saint. The Ashram symbolises the ideals of Sri Aurobindo and the Divine Mother. Auroville (10 km): This small township, a new concept in education and urban living, is conceived as a tribute to Sri Aurobindo. Map {mosmap lat=11.3997222| lon='79.6936111} 3 / 3.
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