Nataraja Temple (Thillai)
நடராஜர் கோவில்
Chidambaram
Location
Lord Nataraja (Shiva as Cosmic Dancer)
Principal Deity
Chola & Pallava Architecture
Architecture
About This Temple
This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as the cosmic dancer, Nataraja. It is one of the five Pancha Bootha Sthalams representing the element of space (Akasha).
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Significance
One of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams. The temple enshrines the famous Nataraja bronze icon that has become a universal symbol of cosmic dance.
Visiting Information
Temple Timings
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM