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Introduction and History
The great,ancient and unique temple is dedicated to Maa Kaali
Thillai Kali Temple is a Hindu Temple located on the outskirts of the town of Chidambaram, Cuddalore District Tamil Nadu in India. It was built by Chola King Kopperunjingan who ruled between 1229 and 1278..
Kali or Durga worship, also known as Shaktism, entered into Tamil country from Gauda region (present day Bengal) before 7th century C.E. Tantric rituals were followed during the daily worship in the Kali temples. The situation changed when Cholas were in ascendancy. Cholas embraced Saivism as their religion and the rituals were based on Agamas rather than Tantric tradition. During the reign of Vikrama Chola (1118 C.E. to 1135 C.E.) and his son Kulothunga-II and grandson Rajaraja-II the transition to Saivism was complete and Shaktism was relegated to subordinate role. Shiva the supreme god was also portrayed as the King of Dance (Nataraja) and in the mythology he defeated Kali in the dance competition. The symbolism of the victory of Saivism over Shaktism is unmistakable.
When the later Cholas constructed the grand Shiva temple in Chidambaram it became the center of the town and the Thillai Kali temple location became the outskirts of the town.
From the various inscriptions on temple walls, it appears that the present temple was constructed in the 13th century C.E. by one Kadava Kopperunchingan, a local chieftain. The deity is variously referred to as Pidariyar, Thillai Vanam Udaya Parameshwari and Thillai Thiruchitrambala Mahakali in the inscriptions.
This Temple is on the outskirts of the city of Chidambaram. Legend says that Goddess Kaali Devi moved here after losing to Lord Siva in the celestial dance contest.
It was an argument that who is superior, either ‘Sivam’ (Lord Siva) or Shakthi (Parvathi). In order to resolve thus, they performed a dance program at Chidambaram in front of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma and other deities. While they were playing dance, Lord Siva was about to be defeated.
But knowing fully well Siva played “Oorthuva Taandava” i.e. raising one leg above his head. This “Oorthuva Taandava” is one of the posture in the dance. It could not be played by the women folk due to their modesty and shyness. In this Parvathi could not play equally well to this posture and agreed her defeat. She had to go outside the borders of the town in order to contain her haughtiness and to teach a lesson that Sivam and Shakthi are both equally important in our life.
‘Thillai Kali’ is a deity in anger. This anger was pacified by Brahma by Chanting Veda and also praising her. Because of the penance of Lord Brahma ‘Kali’ became cool. So that Goddess ‘Thillai Amman’ in this temple seems with four faces.
There are two main shrines in this temple. In the first west facing one the goddess is in her benign form called Brahma Chamundeeswari and she has four faces like god Brahma.In the east facing shrine she is in her ferocious form called Thillai Kali. The other important shrines are for goddess Saraswathi in the form called Veena Vidyambigai and for Dakshinamurthy where he has a female form called Kadambavana Dhakshina Rupini.
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Presiding Deity
Maa Kaali❤️🙏
Timings
Monday to Sunday – Open timing 5am–12pm & 2:00 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…
Vaikasi Thiruvizha” is the most famous festival in this temple. This festival takes place for 13 days during the tamil month of Vaikasi (mid May to mid June). Ablution is done to the deity with Gingelly oil, Sandal powder and Vermilion every day morning. Sacred wrist band (Vaikasi Kaapu) is tied to the deity. The deity is taken in a procession every day evening, each day in a different vehicle (Vahana) like Boodhahi Vaahanam,sooryaprabhai and Chandraprabhai. On the 9th day the procession happens on a Chariot (Ther).
Finally on the next 4 days the “Theerthavaari Utsavam”, “Kaapu kalaidal”, “Manjal Neerattu”, “Muthupallakku Utsavam” and “Theppa Utsavam” take place. The “Vaikasi Peruvizha” ends with the “Thiru Oonjal Vizha”.
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
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ASTROLOGY
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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
Maa Kaali❤️🙏
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 Kaali 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!
Nearby Famous Temples
Govindaraj Perumal Temple
Mukkuruni Vinayagar Temple
Thillai Kaali Amman Temple
Sai Baba Temple
Pasupatheshwarar Temple etc..
Nearby Dharamshalas and Hotels
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Famous Markets
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👉Famous for Shopping in Chidambaram.
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
Thillai Kali Amman Temple
N Main Rd, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 608002
04144 230 251
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