Timings: 10:00 am and 8:00 pm

Abhishekam: Performed daily

Ticket Cost: Rs.72000

Pooja duration: 2 hours

No.of persons: For a family

Please wear
Men: White Pancha, Dhoti/ Kurta, pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree

Rudrabhishekam includes Homam followed by Annadanam. It includes Sacred bath and Rudra mantras. Advance booking is required for this special Pooja. This Homam will be performed for the whole family. Rudra Mantra will be recited during the abhisheka.  This Pooja will be performed by Private Purohit outside the temple.

Best time for this Chidambaram Temple Rudrabhishekam

Performing Pooja on a Pradosham day will yield good results. Mondays are auspicious for the pooja.

History of Rudrabhishekam

As per the folklore, Lord Rama installed Siva Linga at Rameswaram before heading to Lanka. Rama performed Pooja for Lord Siva seeking victory over Rama. This Pooja was performed by chanting Rudra Mantra.

Significance of Rudrabhishekam

This Abhishekam is advisable for those who are suffering from Chandra Graha. This Pooja reduces the malefic effects from moon sign. It also reduces the effect on Pushya, Punarvasu, Ashlesha Nakshatra. Rudrabhishekam helps in reducing the ill effects from Kaal Sarp Dosh and Mangal Dosh.

Chidambaram Temple Rudrabhishekam Benefits

1. For longevity
2. Blessed with good fortune
3. Will be relieved from fear
4. Will not have threats from enemies
5. Removes negative effects from the body
6. Purifies Soul and body.
7. Destroys evil forces.
8. To get rid of financial tensions.
9. Good growth in career.
10.  

How to reach Chidambaram Temple?

By Air

1. Tiruchirapalli International airport is 172 km away

By Train

1. Chidambaram Railway station is connected with other parts of Tamil Nadu. Daily trains are running from Chennai to Kumbakonam, Chidambaram falls in between.

By Road

1. Temple is 123 km from Thanjavur
2. Temple is 224 km from Chennai.

Reference Link: Temple History

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How to reach Chidambaram Temple?

By Air

1. Tiruchirapalli International airport is 172 km away

By Train

1. Chidambaram Railway station is connected with other parts of Tamil Nadu. Daily trains are running from Chennai to Kumbakonam, Chidambaram falls in between.

By Road

1. Temple is 123 km from Thanjavur
2. Temple is 224 km from Chennai

Reference Link: Temple History

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How to reach Chidambaram Temple?

By Air

1. Tiruchirapalli International airport is 172 km away

By Train

1. Chidambaram Railway station is connected with other parts of Tamil Nadu. Daily trains are running from Chennai to Kumbakonam, Chidambaram falls in between.

By Road

1. Temple is 123 km from Thanjavur
2. Temple is 224 km from Chennai

Reference Link: Temple History

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How to reach Chidambaram Temple?

By Air

1. Tiruchirapalli International airport is 172 km away

By Train

1. Chidambaram Railway station is connected with other parts of Tamil Nadu. Daily trains are running from Chennai to Kumbakonam, Chidambaram falls in between.

By Road

1. Temple is 123 km from Thanjavur
2. Temple is 224 km from Chennai

Reference Link: Temple History

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Pradosha Pooja dates in the year 2017 and 2018

How to reach Chidambaram Temple?

By Air

1. Tiruchirapalli International airport is 172 km away

By Train

1. Chidambaram Railway station is connected with other parts of Tamil Nadu. Daily trains are running from Chennai to Kumbakonam, Chidambaram falls in between.

By Road

1. Temple is 123 km from Thanjavur
2. Temple is 224 km from Chennai

Reference Link: Temple History

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How to reach Chidambaram Temple?

By Air

1. Tiruchirapalli International airport is 172 km away

By Train

1. Chidambaram Railway station is connected with other parts of Tamil Nadu. Daily trains are running from Chennai to Kumbakonam, Chidambaram falls in between.

By Road

1. Temple is 123 km from Thanjavur
2. Temple is 224 km from Chennai

Reference Link: Temple History

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The above-mentioned Chidambaram Timings might differ on festival days.

How to reach Chidambaram Temple?

By Air

1. Tiruchirapalli International airport is 172 km away

By Train

1. Chidambaram Railway station is connected with other parts of Tamil Nadu. Daily trains are running from Chennai to Kumbakonam, Chidambaram falls in between.

By Road

1. Temple is 123 km from Thanjavur
2. Temple is 224 km from Chennai

Reference Link: Temple History

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Virudhachalam Temple History

The Sthala Vruksha is the Vanni tree. As per the Legends, that this is the Kalpaka tree which came to the Earth from the Heaven to worship the Lord. The Sthala Purana gives an interesting account of the place. It confirms the antiquity of the place for here it is associated with the origin of the world. Brahma first created water, it was then that Lord Vishnu killed the Madhu-Kaidapas. Their gigantic Limbs together and convert them into the Earth. Lord Siva appeared before Brahma in the form of a mountain. Brahma did not understand the miracles of  Lord Siva and started creating many mountains himself but there was no space left for them. Then Brahma realised the manifestation of Siva and worshipped the mountain and the Lord pleased with his prayers and then created the world. Then it is that Lord Siva told the mountain form he assumed was for the good of the world, it is the holiest and the first of mountains and that those who worshipped the Pazhamalai (Ancient mountain) would attain salvation.

Dress Code: Any decent outfit

Darshan waiting time: 30 – 45 mins.

How to reach Virudhachalam Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest international airport is at Tiruchirapalli which is 127 km away from the temple.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Neyveli which is 17 km away.

By Road

1. The Direct bus is available from major cities of TamilNadu.

Virudhachalam Temple Images

Reference Link: Temple History

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Chidambaram Temple Legends

As per the Legends, there was a competition held between Lord Siva and Goddess Kali at Chidambaram with Lord Vishnu as a judge. While dancing heavily, Lord Siva’s earring got detached and fell on the ground. Lord picked up the ring with one foot and fixed it at its original position. As Kali can’t imitate this posture before a man, she withdrew from the competition and left angrily to the town border and stayed there. Goddess is here known by Thillai Kali Amman. Lord stayed here as a Govindarajaswamy  to watch the cosmic dance of Nataraja.

On hearing Cosmic dance from Lord Vishnu, Adi Seshu descended to the Earth as the Sage Patanjali reached Thillai to perform penance. Sage Vyagrapada an ardent devotee of Lord Siva who performed penance to obtain tiger claws so that he can climb trees easily to procure Bilwa leaves for the Lord’s prayers. Lord Nataraja appeared before them and performed cosmic dance them on a Thaipoosam day. On their request, Lord stayed here in Thillai  for the benefit of all beings.

To remove the darkness of Dharuka Vanam Sages, who questioned the significance of the God. Lord Siva took form as a handsome man, and the ladies of Dharuka Vanam followed him. Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini and Sages of Dharuka Vanam followed her. Angered sages felt that they had been deceived and performed a Yajna ‘Atharva Veda Homam’ to destroy Lord Siva. Demon Muyalagan ( Apasmarapurusha) emerged out of the holy fire with all weapons. Knowing this, Lord Nataraja razed high and performed the cosmic dance. Lord Nataraja crushed the demon under his feet and the snakes emerged out of the Yajna decorated the Lord as the garland. A deer with huge antlers is held in one hand. The threatening tiger decorated Lord as waist cloth, the furious fire was captured in another had and the sound of evil enchantment as his anklets.

Thillai Nataraja Temple Chidambaram History

This temple was built by the King Simhavarman from Chola dynasty in the 5th Century A.D. Later this temple was renovated by Pandya’s and Vijayanagara Kings. There are four Temple towers facing all the four directions, East, West, North and South. Each tower is of 7 storeyed structure and is 135 feet high.

Chidambaram Temple Festivals

Aani Thirumanjanam Festival: 29Jun – 8Jul

Aardhra Dharsana Festival: 1Jan 2020 – 10Jan 2020.

Chidambaram Temple Dress Code

Male/ Female: Any decent outfit for Darshan

For Abhishiekam, Dhot and Shirt for Men/ Saree/ Chudidhar with Dupatta is preferable.

Chidambaram thillai nataraja temple location

Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu – 608001

Chidambaram Temple Timings

• Morning Hours:  6:00.am to 12:00 pm
• Evening Hours: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

How to reach Chidambaram Temple?

By Air

1. Tiruchirapalli International airport is 172 km away

By Train

1. Chidambaram Railway station is connected with other parts of Tamil Nadu. Daily trains are running from Chennai to Kumbakonam, Chidambaram falls in between.

By Road

1. Temple is 123 km from Thanjavur
2. Temple is 224 km from Chennai

Chidambaram Temple Gallery

Reference Link: Temple History

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