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Introduction and History
The great,ancient and unique temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Natarajan Temple and the thousands pillar Mandapam is a important part of this temple.
The hall of thousand pillars(Ayiramkal Mandapam):
The largest mandapam in the holy temple complex, this mandapam is situated near Veeravasantharayar Mandapam to the north. This was built by Ariyanatha Mudaliyar, minister and commander of Viswanatha Naicker in the year 1569.
This Mandapam has a total of 985pillars. These pillars have been so arranged that from whatever angle one looks from within, the pillars look in rows and rows.
At the centre of the mandapam is the idol of Chira Sabha of Lord Natarajar.
There is an idol of a hero on a horse at the entrance to the Mandapam facing south. Legend has it that this is an idol of Ariyanatha Mudaliyar who built the mandapam. But this is a sacred idol of Lord Sundareswarar who on behalf of Saint Manickavasagar converted foxes into horses.
To east of the idol of the deity on the horseback, are sculptures of Kannapar, Lord Siva destroying an asura and Pichadanar.
At the eastern entrance there are statues of a hero on a horseback, Harichandra, gypsy man and woman with a child in arms, woman (Chandramathi, wife of Harichandra).
Carved on eight pillars next to the entrance are statues of Thiripurandhakar, Nirutha Ganapathy with an urn containing ambrosia, Lord Muruga on peacock, Nagaraja, Saraswathy, Hunter, as well as that of two Dwarapalakars.
In the area next to the entrance, there are idols of Thirumal, Arjuna in the form of a eunuch, and Draupadhi. There is also a statue of a man carrying a woman. This is said to represent the nature of Kaliyuga, depicting that man was a serf of woman. In the pillars in between there are carvings of yalis.
At foot of the pillars, along the centre of the mandapam are carved sculptures of Pitchadanar, Dharman, Beeman, Rathi and Veerpathirar while at the top are carvings of Agni, Veerapathirar, Manmadan, Purushamirukam, Arjunan and Mohini. Among these sculptures is one of Rathi seated on a Swan, which are quintessence of the art of sculpture with musical notes.
The pillars at the beginning and end of the row are big ones with small circular blocks and the one at the bottom could be rolled. These pillars are called musical pillars and they produce musical notes when tapped.
At the roof of the entrance are sculptures representing the 60 years in the Tamil calendar.
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Presiding Deity
Lord Shiva❤️🙏
Timings
Monday to Sunday – Open timing 5am–12pm & 3:00 PM–9PM.
The winter season is perfect to visit as it is so hot in summers in Tamil Nadu which can cause Illness,difficulties.
Festivals
Durga Pooja,Gayatri Pooja, Saraswati puja,Mahashivratri, Prahalad Jayant,Navratris,Krishna Janmashtami,Ram Navami,Diwali, Holi, Hanuman Jayanti, Dussehra
etc…
Basic services
Drinking Water Cooler , CCTV Security, Prashada Serving, Puja Samagri stalls etc..
Activities
Open the Darbar gates of Presiding Diety and pay Prayers after Bhagwan Subrabhat Bhauj.
Morning Vedic enchanting and Nature’s welcome (ethnic way).
Vedic Yagya- To purify our inner self for realization and world peace.
Tribute to five basic elements i.e. Land, Water, Sky, Fire and Air.
Pay the last pray of the day in evening after Presiding God Bhauj.
THINGS TO DO
MEDITATION
Discover inner peace and positive energy through the ancient practice of meditation
AYURVEDA
If you are looking for holistic physical healing through non-invasive methods, Ayurveda could be of interest to you.
ASTROLOGY
Wish to know more about your stars and your place in the firmament? Consult an astrologer.
ARADHANA and ARCHANA
Devotees and visitors come here to take experience of pure spiritualism and peace as they use to do visit every day and pray to
Lord Shiva Maa Parvati❤️🙏
Pooja, Aartis and Timing
Basically the Aartis to be performed as per the Concern Shraddhas of devotees and Concern Deities.
Believing Aartis are :
Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva at 5AM.
Maa Parvati Aarti and Pooja at 5:40am
Shivalinga Pooja , Aarti at 5:50am
Lord Ram Maa Sita,Laxmanji and Hanuman ji Pooja at 6:00AM.
Dhyanam and “OM” Dhyanam at 6AM.
Note:The above timings are common but not accurate!
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Pasupatheshwarar Temple etc..
Nearby Dharamshalas and Hotels
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Famous Markets
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Restaurants
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Hospitals
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K.R.Hospital
THILLAI HOSPITAL
Chidambaram Government Hospital etc..
Concern Police Stations
Police Station
W Sannadhi St, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 608001
04144 222 377
Annamalai Nagar Police Station
9PP6+RF7, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 608002
Names, phone numbers , photos and brief introduction of Pujaris, Archaks, Mahants and Management Committy.
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Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
The temple is situated on legal site taking care by Govt. and Mandir Community, there is no legal obligation on Temple Property or Temple Schedule, Criteria,Rules etc..
Samajik Sahayat,Goshalas, Sadhus, Sants, Mahants, Famous Dharmik Writers/ Musicians/Dancers/ Craftsmen around the Temple.
Initiattives like Pashu Sewa, Pakshi Sewa, Langar Sewa, Vedic Pathshalas etc Plannings in process.
There is a temple group of some devotees who use to role as band of temple as they do kirtans, Kathas and Narrating sewas time to time.
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Modes of Travel
Chidambaram is well connected to almost all the major cities in the country through its airways. Tiruchirappalli is the nearest airport to Chidambaram an is located at a distance of around 195 km. You can easily hire a taxi to reach the airport at easily affordable rent.
Chidambaram is well connected to almost all the major cities in the country through its airways. Tiruchirappalli is the nearest airport to Chidambaram an is located at a distance of around 195 km. You can easily hire a taxi to reach the airport at easily affordable rent.
It lies on the Chennai Trichy meter gauge line and is also well connected through rail to the temple towns of Rameswaram, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam.
By Air
Chidambaram is not well connected to other major cities of the country via regular flights. The nearest airport is in Tiruchirappally at a distance of 128kms.
Airports: Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport
By Road
The Chidambaram municipality maintains 64.12 km (39.84 mi) of road. The town has 8.44 km (5.24 mi) concrete roads and 48.69 km (30.25 mi) bituminous road. A total of 5 km (3.1 mi) of state highways is maintained by the State Highways Department and 6 km (3.7 mi) by the National Highways Department. It is located at a distance of 223 km (139 mi) from Chennai, 335 km (208 mi) from Madurai, 375 km (233 mi) from Rameswaram, 340 km (210 mi) from Bengaluru. The national highway NH- 32 (the Chennai- Villupuram-Puducherry-Cuddalore-Chidambaram-Nagapattinam- Thoothukudi Highway) passes through Chidambaram and NH81 connects Chidambaram with Coimbatore through Kattumannarkoil, Tiruchirapalli and Karur. The Cuddalore road, Pitchavaram Road, Sirkazhi Road, Kattumanarkoil road and Old Bhuvanagiri road are the five main district roads connecting Chidambaram to other cities of Tamil Nadu.
Minibus service operated by private companies cater to the local transport needs. The main bus stand is located in the heart of the town and has 46 bus bays. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation operates daily services connecting various cities such as Bengaluru, Madurai, Palani, Salem, Tindivanam, Kallakkurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Velankanni, Rameswaram, Tiruppur, Trichy, Perambalur, Karaikudi, Sivagangai, Paramakudi, Sayalkudi, Mudukulathoor, Panruti, Vriddhachalam, Erode, Mettur, Chennai, Puducherry, Viluppuram, Tirupathur and Neyveli with Chidambaram. The State Express Transport Corporation operates long-distance buses connecting the town to important cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Salem and Thoothukudi. Three wheelers, called autos, are also a common public transport system.
By Train
You can easily get regular trains to Chidambaram from other major cities of the country..
Railway Station(s): Chidambaram
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Address for Donation and visiting purpose
Thousand Pillar Mandapam
E Sannathi, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 608001
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