What is special about Chidambaram?

The Chidambaram temple complex proudly boasts of being one of the oldest temple complexes in Southern India. The most unique characteristic of the Nataraj Temple is the bejewelled image of Nataraj. The temple has five main Halls or Sabhas namely the Kanaka Sabha, the Cit Sabha, Nritta Sabha, Deva Sabha and Raja Sabha.

When was Patanjali born?

200 BC
Patanjali/Date of birth

Who was modern Patanjali?

According to some modern era Indian scholars such as P.V. Sharma, the two medical scholars named Patanjali may be the same person, but completely different person from the Patanjali who wrote the Sanskrit grammar classic Mahābhasya. Patanjali is one of the 18 siddhars in the Tamil siddha (Shaiva) tradition.

How Chidambaram got its name?

The name of the town of this shrine, Chidambaram comes from the Tamil word Chitrambalam (also spelled Chithambalam) meaning “wisdom atmosphere”. The roots are cith or chitthu means consciousness or wisdom while and ambalam means “atmosphere”.

What is the secret in Chidambaram temple?

secret of Chidambaram) is a Hindu belief that there is a secret message conveyed through the embossed figure near the shrine of Shiva in the Chidambaram Temple. Since ancient times, it is believed that this is the place where Shiva and his consort Parvati are present, but invisible to most people.

What can I buy in Chidambaram?

You could buy brass and bronze lamps, bells and idols and artificial dance jewellery sets and gold-coated ornaments. Chidambaram Nataraja idol is a must buy souvenir from the temple town. You could find a good bargain in handlooms and textiles, silk and cotton saris.

Who ruled Chidambaram?

The town is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the Pallavas until 9th century, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Thanjavur Nayakas, Marathas and the British.

What is the significance of the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram?

Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram or Chidambaram temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the town ofChidambaram, East-Central Tamil Nadu, South India. The temple is known as the foremost of all temples (Kovil) to Saivites and has influenced worship, architecture, sculpture and performance art for over two millennium.

What is Chidambaram Sthala Puranam?

Worshipped The Lord’s feet at Chidambaram and being blessed with a vision of His was further helped by saint Vyaghrapada to consecrate a place of worship therewith. The temple murals and some cholan and pandyan literature refer to this sthala puranam.

Why is Chidambaram famous for its art?

A powerful legacy of Dravidian art, its structures and sculptures have attracted pilgrims to Chidambaram for over two millennium.