Chidambaram , Tamil Nadu
About Chidambaram
With its many temples and rich religious heritage, Chidambaram is an important pilgrimage site for Shaivites and Vaishnavites. It is a significant city in the Cuddalore district. Temple viewing and pilgrimage are main activities for visitors to the city. A visit to the mangrove forests of Pichavaram is also a popular activity.
Cuddalore is a great place to eat the Tamil classics, idlis ,dosas and parothas. The light and healthy food may often be served on a banana leaf, which is believed to transfer health-giving properties to the food. There are a range of hotels to stay in Chidambaram which prices ranges from the lowest to the highest one can afford.
Chidambaram is famous for the Indian dance through the yearly festival. Music and tradition is rich in this city. Those looking for something different can wander the streets and visit some of the lesser known temples. There are many places of worship throughout the city.
Train is the easiest way to get to Chidambaram. Although there are also buses from major cities in Tamil Nadu. The city is on the Karaikal-Cuddalore-Chennai highway and on the Madras-Tiruchirapalli main line of the Southern Railway. Visitors should take care of their possessions. Having some local guides is great and gives something back to the community, but try to agree with a price beforehand to avoid disputes later.
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Thillai Nataraja Temple, Tamil Nadu
0.9 km from Chidambaram - See map
The Thillai Nataraja Temple is a temple dedicated to Shiva. The temple was built mainly during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. There is a...
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Thillai Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.8 km from Chidambaram - See map
Just to the north of the Natarajara temple, this temple is 1.5 kilometers north of the railway station. The story behind the temple is that Shiva...
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Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu
15.9 km from Chidambaram - See map
Parangipettai is a seaside town with an interesting past and present. This quaint little town situated in the district of Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu is...
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Sattanathar Temple, Tamil Nadu
20.4 km from Chidambaram - See map
Sattainathar Temple or Sattanathar Temple is a vast temple that worships three forms of Shiva. The temple is located in Sirkazhi or Sirkali....
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Sirkazhi, Tamil Nadu
21.8 km from Chidambaram - See map
Sirkazhi, a town in the Nagapattinam District is famous for the Sirkali Brahmapureeswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple complex has...
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Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
40.6 km from Chidambaram - See map
Mayiladuthurai also known as Mayavaram is a religious destination located in Nagapattinam district. The most famous temple is the...
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Puhar, Tamil Nadu
41.5 km from Chidambaram - See map
Poompuhar popularly known as Puhar was a flourishing port in the older times. Famous for the Silappathikara Art Gallery where the scenes from...
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GangaiKonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu
42.2 km from Chidambaram - See map
This tiny town was established by Rajendra Chola, the son of Rajaraja Chola. Rajendra Chola ruled his kingdom which stretches...
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Thirukadaiyur, Tamil Nadu
43 km from Chidambaram - See map
Thirukkadaiyur is located adjoining the city of Thanjavur. Thirukkadaiyur is famous for the Amritaghateswarar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva where...
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Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
46 km from Chidambaram - See map
Cuddalore has two parts of the town namely the old town and the new town separated by the Gedilam River. The town is famous for its Shiva temples...
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Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu
50 km from Chidambaram - See map
Tharangambadi (formerly Tranquebar) is a small town in Nagapattinam district which was the Danish colony prior to the Britishers. Due to its...
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Thirumanancheri, Tamil Nadu
51 km from Chidambaram - See map
Thirumanancheri, a small yet significant village in Tamil Nadu, is renowned for its spiritual heritage and ancient temples. Situated in the...
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