Thillai Nataraja Temple (Chidambaram)

తెలుగు: చిదంబరం నటరాజ స్వామి ఆలయం (ఆకాశ లింగం) हिन्दी: चिदंबरम नटराज मंदिर (आकाश लिंग)

🕉 Presiding Deity: Shiva 📜 Tradition: Shaiva

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About The Temple

Introduction & Sanctity

The Akasha (Space/Ether) Sthalam of the Pancha Bhootas, where Lord Shiva performs the cosmic Ananda Tandava dance as Nataraja in the golden hall (Kanaka Sabha).

Temple Story

📜 Sthala Purana & Sacred Lore

Lord Shiva danced the bliss dance for sages Patanjali and Vyaghrapada under the Thillai tree.

Historical Significance

🏛️ History & Heritage

Expanded by medieval Chola emperors with golden roof laid by Parantaka I in 10th century; managed by hereditary Podu Dikshitars.

Transit & Connectivity

🚗 How to Reach the Kshetra

🚆 Nearest Railway Station

Chidambaram Railway Station (2 km)

✈️ Nearest Airport

Tiruchirappalli Airport (165 km) / Chennai (240 km)

🚌 Nearest Bus Stand

Chidambaram Central Bus Stand (1.5 km)

🛣️ Major Highway Route

NH-32 / ECR Highway

🏛️ Devasthanam Administration

Podu Dikshitars Committee

📞 Contact: +91 4144 222345

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Darshan timings and ritual schedules are subject to change during special festival days. Devotees are advised to confirm with temple authorities before planning visits.

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