We could not go to the Kumbabhishegam but we attended the mandala abhishegam on the 16th Nov 2008.My mom says that one has to visit the temple within 45 days of rejuvenating it. True to this spirit we undertook this trip when Sakti Vikatan announced that the temple is conducting Kumbahishegam on the 10th Nov 2008. My mom always says " Kula Deivathai Kondadanum".
This particular trip was long due.This temple is my husbands Kula Deivam. For water sports, high tide is an ideal time, but the lower tide is preferable for bird watching and to get a chance to spot some larger animals like deer.My mom is big fan of visiting temples.She never fails to buy her precious tamil dailies which reports on the various temples.
Be sure to check the tidal chart since the landscape can change dramatically depending on the time of day. After reaching, you can choose from a broad range of activities like boating, kayaking, bird watching or taking a cruise down the rivulets. To fully explore the temple, you will need a minimum of three hours.ĭay 3: Leave early for the Pichivaram Mangrove Forest and backwaters. The roof of this temple (the vimana) was originally made of gold, though it has now been similarly painted. Relax by the side of the lake within the temple complex and marvel at the large intricately carved pillared halls. Since the complex is huge and mostly involves walking, a substantial breakfast before leaving is a must. All of these temples are very close by, and you can visit each one of then at your own pace while enjoying the walk through the city.ĭay 2: Leave for the Thillai Natarajan temple located a kilometre away from the train station. Close to this temple is a few more like the Tiruvetkalam Temple, Chathapurinathar Temple and Thillai Kali Amman Temple. After a sumptuous lunch in one of the many small restaurants, proceed to the Tirunallurpperumanam Temple located near the city centre. But all their efforts perished as Shiva defeated them all and performed the Ananda Thandavam (The Dance of Eternal Bliss), after which the sages considered defeat.ĭay 1: Arrive in Chidambram by road or rail and take the morning off to explore the city and familiarise yourself with its sights and sounds. Enraged that the couple could enchant their wives, the sages performed many rituals to defeat Shiva first, they created serpents, then a fierce tiger, a fierce elephant, and at last a demon by name, Muyalakan. The sages and their wives were enchanted by the beauty of the pair. His consort, Mohini, who is the feminine incarnation of Lord Vishnu followed him. Shiva, hearing this, took the avatar of Bhikshatana, a beggar seeking alms and went to Thillai. When combined, the word signifies the association with Nataraja, the incarnation of Lord Shiva as a cosmic dancer and the cultural importance the place holds for arts.Īs the Hindu legend goes, the Thillai forests were populated by a group of sages who believed that they held supreme powers that could control the Gods too. "Chith" translates into consciousness or wisdom and the word "ambalam" means atmosphere. The word "Chidambaram" comes from the Tamil word Chitrambalam or Chidambaram meaning "an atmosphere of wisdom". The name is derived from the many grooves and forests that were dominated by a particular type of tree, the Thillai tree, that sheltered the main deity of the temple. The traditional name of the temple is Chidambaram Thillai Nataraja-koothan Kovil.
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