It
is devoted solely to the art of Bharatanatyam
and is one of the rare temples where Shiva is
represented by an idol rather than the customary
Lingam. Spread over an area of 40 acres with a
gopuram on each side, the temple is distinguished
by five sabhas or courts. Apart from this, the
sacred land of Chidambarm, has many exquisite
temples and attractions. But the unique feature
of Chidambaram is that a person of any race or
religion can visit the shrine and pray.
Natraja Temple : Natraja temple
is one of the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu. It
is exclusive not only due to its tremendous structural
excellence, but also its unique concept. The temple
is dedicated to Shiva, also known as the 'The
Cosmic Dancer'. This is one of those rare temples
that represent Lord Shiva in an idol form rather
than a Lingam. The Nataraja temple is said to
be the venue of a divine dance competition between
Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy. It is built of
granite and was constructed during the rule of
the Chola King Bira in the 10th century. The temple
of Nataraja, blends piety, tradition, history
and art to an outstanding level.
Kalvarayan Hills : Situated some
150 km north west of Chidambaram, the Kalvarayan
Hills are on the western side of Kallakurichi.
These hills are spread over an area of 600 sq.
km with the height ranging from 315 meters to
1190 meters. These hills have a very pleasant
climate and are the ideal spot for solitary moments.
Here you can go for a visit to the botanical garden
on the hills and two waterfalls close by. The
hills also offer a lot to adventurers as well,
as the place is quite ideal for trekking.
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