North of Kaveri – Chidambaram & Sirkazhi Temples
The Paadal Petra Sthalams are 276 temples that are revered in the verses of Saiva Nayanars (Thevaram) in the 6th-9th century CE and are amongst the greatest Shiva temples of the continent. Chidambaram, referred as “Kovil” in our scriptures is the first and foremost in the list of 276 temples. This itinerary takes you the Paadal petra sthalams in the Chidambaram and Sirkazhi towns.
Package Includes
Accommodation
Food
Cab
Sthalapuranam
Itinerary Temples
- Thillai Natarajar Temple
- Thillai Kali Amman Koil
- Pasupatheeswarar Temple
- Uchinathar Temple
- Palvannanathar Temple
- Bhramapureeswarar Temple
- Vaitheeswaran Koil
- Sivaloka Nathar Temple
- Swetharanyeswarar Temple.
Full Itinerary
Morning
Thillai Natarajar Temple
- Chidambaram(Thillai Natarajah Temple) is the birthplace of the sculpture and bronze image representation of Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer.
- The Presiding deity Tirumoola Nathar is a swayambumurthi. Yet, Lord Nataraja is the ruling deity.
- Of the panchabhoodha sthalas (places) Chidambaram belongs to Akasha.
- This is a very big temple covering 51 acres, speaking volumes of the temple architecture skills of Tamilnadu.
- Lord Shiva is captured in pose as Nataraja performing the Ananda Tandava (“Dance of Delight”) in the golden hall of the shrine Pon Ambalam.
- There is small entrance near Lord Sabanayaka in the Chit Saba. The screen is removed and an arati is offered. There is nothing in a form inside. But there hangs a golden Vilva garland without a Murthi. The secret is that Lord is here as Akasha which has no beginning or an end.
Morning
Thillai Kali Amman Koil
Evening
Pasupatheeswarar Temple
Evening
Uchinathar Temple
Evening
Palvannathar Temple
Additional Info
- Breakfast for 2 persons.
- Transportation in AC Etios/Dzire cabs.
- Hotel accommodation based on type of package (standard/deluxe/premium) chosen. The price mentioned in this package is for family of two members sharing a single room. For extra person, please place a separate request with us.
- Room type is Standard A/C Room in 2 star hotel.
- Toll charges and driver’s allowance.
- Upon booking confirmation, the sthalapuranam of temples mentioned in the itinerary will be sent through email.
- No extra charges for one child below the age of five.
