Nataraj Temple Complex, Chidambaram

Dedicated to Lord Shiva in his Nataraja avatar, the Chidambaram Temple or the Nataraja Temple Complex, as it is officially called, is one of the finest specimens of the magic that faith, human creativity and nature can create in the form of sculpture and architecture.

Four lofty gopurams enclose the main temple in the four cardinal directions, covered with impressive relief work and sculpture.
The Nataraja temple itself is beautiful with several individual sections.
The ChitSabha or the hall of consciousness houses the images of Nataraja and Sivakami or Parvati and is the holiest of all.
The KanakSabha or the Golden Hall, the Nritta Sabha and the Deva Sabha are the other sections embellished with carved pillars and images of the deities.

The Sivakami Amman temple is also located within the complex.
The best time to visit the Chidambaram Temple is during the annual festivals of Arudra Darisanam when the deities are taken out in colorful processions.

Best time to visit
Throughout the year, especially February.

Travel to or how to reach Chidambaram Temple Nataraj Temple

By rail
Chidambaram is connected by rail to Chennai, Trichy, Rameshwaram, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam.

By road
Roads connect Chidambaram to all parts of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. State-run buses are easily available for road travel.

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Glimpses of the Chidambaram Temple

Hotels and Resorts around Chidambaram Nataraja Temple

Hotel Tamil Nadu (TTDC)
Hotel Saradha Ram
Appolo Lodge
Hotel Palace
Hotel Akshaya
Nataraja Lodge
Shameer Lodge
Rathina Lodge
Ramya Lodge
Mansoor Lodge
Kalyanam Boarding & Lodging

Places to visit around Nataraja Chidambaram Temple

Gangaikondas Cholapuram
Pichavaram
Danish Fort
Genji Fort

Other Useful interesting Links

Nataraja Chidambaram Temple on Wikipedia

Some photographs on Nataraja Temple

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The Shreenathji Nathdwara Temple, Udaipur

One of the several religious sites dotting Udaipur, the Nathdwara Temple is located on the banks of the Banas, surrounded by hills and forests on all sides.

It is the seat of Lord Shrinathji, worshipped by Pushtimargiya Vaishnavas from all over India. Nathdwara or the gateway of Shrinathji has been around for 300 years, and has transformed from an idyllic setting to a pulsating town.
Every year, thousands of devotees visit this temple to pay their respects to the Lord.

It houses the original statue of Lord Krishna who is worshipped here in the avatar of Govardhan Giridhar.
Worshippers perform Ashtaya or make eight darshans of the deity in one day.
Each of these are the different manifestations of Lord Krishna.

Best time to visit

September-March

Travel to or how to reach Nathdwara Shreenathji Temple

By air
Dabok Airport is the closest at 21 km. Flights operate here between Jaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Delhi and Udaipur.

By rail
Udaipur is directly connected by rail to Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad and Ajmer.

By road
Udaipur is connected by state and national highways to major cities within and outside Rajasthan.

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Hotels and Resorts around Nathdwara Shreenathji Temple

Amet Haveli
Hotel Shikarbadi
Hilltop Palace
Lake Pichola
Raj Darshan
Paras Mahal
Trident Udaipur
Shilpi Resort
Udai Kothi
Krishna Niwas
Saheli Palace
Swaroop Palace
Padmini Palace
Hotel Lakeland
Krishnalila Regency
Vishnupriya
Hotel Garden View, Nathdwara

Places to visit near Nathdwara Shreenathji

Shri Vitthalnathji’s Temple
Shri Dwarikadhishji’s Temple (Kankroloi)
Chetak Smarak (Haldi Ghat)
Shri Ekling Mahadevji
Shrinathji’s Charan-Chowki (Ghasiyaar)
Chaar Bhujaaji
Shri Hariraiji’s Bhaithak (Khamnor)
Molela
Lal Baug

Food and Shopping at Nathdwara Shreenathji Temple

Food is largely Rajasthani cuisine, with the traditional spices and color.

Shopping in Nathdwara is a fulfilling experience, thanks to the budding small scale handicrafts industries.
Natural perfumes called ‘attar’ made from extracts of flowers, herbs and plants are available in plenty here.
Nathdwara is also famous for Pichhvai paintings, wooden crafts, pottery and silver craft.
The ‘palnas’ or small swings made of wood, metal, pearls and velvet in which deities are placed, must also bought in Nathdwara.

Other useful interesting links

Interesting information on Shreenathji Nathdwara

Nathdwara Details on Wikipedia

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