Chidambaram Shri Shiva Nataraja Temple

Om. Shri Shiva Nataraja dances His Cosmic Dance of Bliss in the great temple in Chidambaram. It is a treasury of history and all arts.
Most structures now part of the complex date to the period of the later kings of the Chola dynasty. According to the oral and textual tradition the origin of the temple goes back to at least 2500 years ago. For more information on the architectural history please visit my website www.earlychola.rajadeekshithar.com.
For more information on the traditions and the temple in general please read go to www.chidambaram.rajadeekshithar.com

Thanks for your interest.

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[nandhi108]

gratitude for the most auspicious darshan! the dance of allness that contains all the universe and the universes within its womb of void- experienced as in the dance to be! ananda!

[sukiakka]

It was built by the famous kings of Southern India. Renovated in 5th century and rebuilt in 1213 AD. It is in Tamilnadu state, India.

[shiva4ever]

Really impressive and well presented. Loved the simple hymn in the background.

Thanks for sharing @Rajadeekshithar.

[kohgulanalp]

Its is the only temple that you gain Lord Nataraja's Blessing. The thiruvasagam says, 'Thillai Koothanae, Then Paandi Natanae, Allal Piravi, Arupanae Om endum'. The thiruvasagam claims that Chidambaram temple can wash your sins away in the name of Om of Lord Natarajah.

Valkae Thillai Ambalamae!

[superCatia]

Thank you for this beautiful video!

[sukiakka]

It was originally built in 5th century, rebuilt in 1213 AD. Tamilnadu state has rich history of hindu temples built by kings ruling Southern India (Dravidian architecture)

[BesACB]

I liked the 'Roman Catholic' bells.

[easwaran88]

Please attach kovil festivals/ utchavamkal

[robertdegiro]

how old is this temple?

[robertdegiro]

how old is this temple?

[robertdegiro]

how old is this temple?