![]() ![]() Shakthi could not do this, due to the inborn feminine traits. Lord Shiva played his furious Ugra Thandava and raised his legs upward at a stage and asked Shakthi if she could play this. Lord Shiva and mother Shakthi had a dancing competition among themselves. Those visiting Chidambaram temple, complete the pilgrimage with worship of Thillaikali. Ellai means border, ie.,Kali at the border of Thillai. Thillai Kali is also known as Ellai Kali. Goddess Maha Saraswathi blesses the devotees as Veena Vidyambica. As a rare idol, Lord Dakshinamurthi appears in female form praised as Sri Kadambavana Dakshina Rupini grace the devotees from their shrines in the prakara. She is facing west in a standing posture. In this temple, Mother Thillai Kali appears with four faces. ![]() Mahaarudhrajapa yagna sahitha mahaarudhram ![]() Temple Timings: (Opening and Closing Time)Ĭhandhramouleeswara spatikalinga abishekam The main idol of Lord Shiva or Nataraja resides in the Chit Sabha. There are five main principle sabhas in this temple, which are known as Chit Sabha, Kanaka Sabha, Deva Sabha, Nritya Sabha and Raja Sabha. The four tall shikharas are decorated with 108 carved dance postures of Natya Shastra. The temple was built during the 10th century by Chola Kings and this temple is known for huge walls, four tall shikharas in all the four directions and a big Sivagangai tank. The Nataraja Temple is known for its attractive gopurams, carvings, five mandapams and inscriptions. This temple is located in the heart of the town and has undergone numerous renovations under the reign of Chola and Pallava kings. The temple is dedicated to the Nataraja or the dancing posture of Lord Shiva. The Natraja temple is one of the most renowned and oldest temples of Tamil Nadu and is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthala where the Lord represents Space. Here are the few must-visit temples in Chidambaram. #THILLAI NATARAJAR 108 DIVYA DESAM FULL#Chidambaram is also popularly known by the name Thillai in olden days since the places was full of mangrove forests (Thillai vanam). It is known for famous temple – Thillai Nataraja Temple. Mutharsu Chozhan also realized his mistake and repented for his mistake.Chidambaram is a small town located in the east central part of Tamil Nadu and is known for its festivities which are religious in their essence. On completing the statue in Ennkann, Lord Muruga gave salvation to the Sculptor after returning the sculptor’s thumb and eyesight. Aided by Ambal who came in the form of a small girl who guided the Sirpi, the Sculptor went on to make the third replica of the Murugar statue in Ennkann without eyes and thumb. Mutharasu Chozhan then removed the Sirpi’s eyes as punishment. However the sculptor went on to make the replica of the Murugar in Ettukudi without thumb also. Struck by the beauty of the statue and in an attempt to prevent the sculptor from making a similar statue, the king ordered the sculptor’s thumb to be cut off. According to Sthala Puranam, Mutharasu Chozhan ordered the sculptor to make the statue of Shanmuga in Puravacheri. The 3 stone statues of the Shanmuga on the peacock in Ennkann Ettukudi and Puravacheri were made by the same Sirpi (sculptor). There is a story linking the Shanmuga in Ennkann, Ettukudi and Porvacheri. ![]()
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