• One of the Devara Padal Petra Sthalam.
• A unique feature of this temple is the bejeweled image of Lord Nataraja as the main deity. It depicts Lord Shiva as the master of Koothu-Bharata Natyam and is one of the few temples where Lord Shiva is represented by an anthropomorphic murthi rather than the classic, anionic Lingam.
• Chidambaram offers a combination of the three aspects of Shaiva worship – of the form Lord(Nataraja), of the form and the formlessness (linga) and of the formless omnipresence. The last is suggested by a “Chidambara rahasya”, a chakra inscribed on a wall and blackened by applying “punugu” (civet) and over which hangs a string of golden bilva (bael) leaves. This can be viewed through the square chinks when the priest draws aside the dark “curtain of ignorance”.

Pooja details in Thillai Natarajar Temple

• Natyanjali is a prominent festival celebrated during February every year when Bharatnatyam dancers from all over the country converge to present dance offering to Nataraja.

• Thillai Kali Amman Koil at Chidambaram.
• Pasupatheeswarar Temple at Thiruvetkalam.
• Uchinathar Temple at Sivapuri.
• Palvannathar Temple at Thirukazhipalai.
• Pickup and Drop point is Chidambaram. The trip would be customised based on requirements and all complete details would be provided before booking.