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Chidambaram Thillai Natarajar-Koothan Koil is located in the heart of the temple town of chidambaram, cuddalore district,Tamil Nadu. Chidambaram temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The primary deity of Chidambaram Temple was Nataraja (Thillai Koothan - Shiva). Natyanjali is the famous festival in the Chidambaram temple. Chidambaram Temple is also be called as Chidambaram Thillai Natarajar-Koothan Koil.

Chidambaram Temple is one of the five holiest Shiva temples, each representing one of the five(Panchamahabhuta) natural elements; Chidambaram represents Akasha. Chidambaram temple is an ancient and historic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva Nataraja and Lord Govindaraja Perumal. It refers to the stage of consciousness where the lord dances.The sculptures shows goddess fighting the buffalo-demon and warlike Skanda astride his peacock. The Sangam classics refer to Viduvelvidugu Perumtaccan, respected clan of traditional Vishwakarmas, as being the chief architect of the temple renovation. It depicts the Lord Shiva as the Lord of the dance Bharatanatyam. The presiding deity of the temple is represented by air,one of the five elements of the universe and is known as Akasa Lingam.

Thillai Nataraja Temple Story

The story of Chidambaram starts with Lord Shiva walking around the Thillai (vanam that implies woodland and thillai trees botanic name Exocoeria agallocha, a types of mangrove trees that right away becomes in the Pichavaram wetlands close Chidambaram). Furthermore in the Thillai woodlands occupy a gathering of sages or "rishis" who had confidence in the amazingness of enchantment which God are regularly controlled by ceremonies and mantras or enchantment words. God Shiva walked around the woodland with brilliant excellence and splendor, expecting the state of Bhikshatana a basic leech looking for assistance. Furthermore He was trailed by His wife Vishnu as Mohini. Also the sages their wives were captivated by the splendour and the incredible thing about the attractive panhandler and His partner. On seeing their womenfolk captivated, the rishis got incensed and conjured numerous serpents (nagas) by performing expressions enchantment customs. Ruler Shiva raised the serpents and wore them as trimmings on His tangled bolts, neck and waist. Extra goaded, the sages summoned a wild tiger who is utilized skins and wears by Lord Shiva as an issue around His waist so emulated by a furious elephant that was consumed and tore to death by Lord Shiva (Gajasamharamurthy).

The rishis accumulated all their religious quality and summoned a capable devil Muyalakan an image of complete arrogance and obliviousness. God Shiva wore a fragile grin, ventures on the devil's back immobilized him and performed the Ananda Tandava and uncovered his actual sort. The sages surrender understanding that Lord Shiva is that reality and he's on the far side enchantment and rituals.

Do's:

Do pray Your Ishta Devata before Pilgrimage to temple
Do Contact Temple Devasthanam information center for inquiry ,temple information and for pooja details etc.
Do Do reserve your travel and accommodation at temple well in advance.
Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple
Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
Do maintain silence and recite your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only

Dont's:

Do not come to Temple for any Purpose other than worshiping of God and Goddess
Do not smoke at Temple.
Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple
Do not Eat Non Vegetarian food in the Kshetram
Do not approach mediators for quick Dharshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others
Do not carry any weapon inside the temple
Do not wear any head guards like helmets ,caps ,turbans and hats inside the temple premises