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(Kalasandhi Homam, Spatika Linga Abhishekam and Maha Aarthi is Performed)
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7.45 am to 9.00 am Kalasandhi Pooja (first pooja of the day).(Padhuka (Lord’s footwear) brought from palliyarai to sanctum santorum in a palanquin) Chidambaram Nataraja Dharshan Timings:Īrdhajaamam Pooja starts at 9:00 pm with Abhishekam and ends at 10:00 pm.Ĭhidambaram Nataraja Dharshan Daily Pooja: The same Bana Chief also built Tiruvannamalai temple.The temple has been traditionally administered by an endogamous group of shiavite brahmins called Dikshitar, who also officiate as its priest. Aragalur Udaya Iraratevan Ponparappinan (alias Vanakovaraiyan) rebuilt the Siva temple at Chidambaram around 1213 AD. The Cosmic Dance of Lord Nataraja symbolises the motion of the universe as sustained by Lord Shiva. It depicts 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. Yet another theory is that it is derived from the word chitrambalam, from chithu meaning “play or dances of God” and ambalam meaning “stage” Chidambaram Temple Special Features:Ī unique feature of this temple is the bejeweled image of Nataraja. Saivaites believe that a visit to Chidambaram leads to liberation. The chidakasam is the state of supreme bliss or aananda and Lord Natarajar is the symbolic representation of the supreme bliss or aananda natanam.
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Ambalam means a “stage” for performing arts. Another theory is that it is derived from chit + ambalam. 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. Meaning of Chidambaram Nataraja Swamy Temple: In the same way, to the followers of Vaishnavism it refers to Srirangam or Thiruvarangam. To the followers of Shaivism (Saivism) or the saivaite, the very word koil refers to Chidambaram. It is an ancient and historic temple dedicated to Nataraja Swamy and Lord Govindaraja Perumal, one of the few temples where both the Shaivite and Vaishnavite deities are enshrined in one place. The temple complex spread over 50 acres in the heart of the city. The other four temples in this category are: Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswara, Trichy (water), Kanchi Ekambareswara (earth)Kanchipuram, Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswara (fire), Thiruvanna malai and Srikalahasteeswara (wind), Srikalahasti. There have been several renovations in its history, particularly during the days of Pallava/Chola emperors in ancient and pre-medieval periods.Ĭhidambaram is one of the five holiest Shiva temples, each representing one of the five natural elements Chidambaram represents akasha (aether). The Sangam classics refer to Viduvelvidugu Perumtaccan, respected clan of traditional Vishwakarmas, as being the chief architect of the temple renovation. The temple is 78 km from Pondicherry and 235 km from Chennai. Lord Shiva is the presiding deity in this temple. Lord Shiva in the form of Lord Nataraja Swamy(Tirumoola Nathar) is self-manifested (Swayambu) in this temple. Thillai Nataraja Swamy Temple is an ancient Shiva Temple in Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.