Chidambaram

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Chidambaram is a city in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India with a population of about 82,458. Of the numerous temples the Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram is one of the most significant ones. In terms of its antiquity, richness in terms of worship & festival traditions, in architectural & sculptural splendour, in its association with live music & dance, Chidambaram is a center second to none in representing the rich cultural legacy of India. Several rich legends are associated with Chidambaram. The best known, are those describing the Cosmic Dance of Shiva, the dance duel between Shiva and Kaali and the more recent one describing the re-discovery of the Tevaram hymns.

How to travel to Chidambaram

What is the best way to fly to Chidambaram

The airports at Tiruchirapalli (165 km) and Chennai (215 km) are the closest airports from Chidambaram. Chennai is connected to all the major cities in India and abroad through regular flights.

By rail

Chidambaram is located on the Madras-Tiruchirapalli main line of the Southern Railway. It is connected with Tiruchirapalli, Madras, Madurai (335 km), Rameswaram (575 km), Bangalore (340 km), and Stirrup (290 km).

By road

There are frequent bus services available to Tarious places in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Pondicherry states from Chidambaram. Non-stop bus services and express bus services are also available to major cities like Chennai.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Chidambaram

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• The Natyanjali annual festival of classical Indian dance that takes place at the end of February is the biggest attraction that brings thousands of people from all over the world.
• Marghazhi Thiruvaadhirai (in December - January) and the Aani Thirumanjanam (in June - July ) are the key festivals with the main deity being brought outside the sanctum sanctorum in a procession that included a temple car procession followed by a long anointing ceremony. Several hundreds of thousands of people flock the temple to see the anointing ceremony and the ritualistic dance of Shiva when he is taken back to the sanctum sanctorum.

How to get around In Chidambaram

By car

There are autos (Indian cabs) which can be flagged and are a relatively affordable means of transport.

What to see in Chidambaram

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• Annamalai University - one of Asia's largest public residential universities

• Chidambaram temple - Thillai Nataraja Temple - The temple complex is spread over an area of 40 acres (160,000 m²) in the heart of the city. The main complex is dedicated to Shiva Nataraja and the complex contains shrines to deities such as Shivakami Amman, Ganesh, Murugan and Vishnu in the form Govindaraja Perumal. The golden tiled roof for the Chit Ambalam (the vimanam) was laid by the Chola King Parantaka I (907-950 CE). Donations of gold and jewels have been made by various kings, rulers and patrons to the temple from 9th to 16th century and by the British. In the Chidambaram temple, Shiva is said to have manifested himself in the form of sky.
• Kollidam River

• Melakadambur - Melakadambur A village located 31 km (19 mi) from Chidambaram known for Arulmigu Amirthakateshwarar Thirukkoil, constructed during the reign of Cholas by Kulothunga Chola.
• Parangipettai 22 km north on NR 62 and east on 662- Parangipettai Due to its strategic location on the Coromandel Coast, Parangipettai has long been a major trading centre. In particular, it was an important trading destination for the Arabs, especially the Yemenis. During the colonial perioid the Portuguese, Dutch and English successively colonized the area. }} - Pichavaram | 13 km east along OP Main Road and TS Pettai Road - Pichavaram The Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is the world's second largest mangrove forest. eHalal Reference: QQQQ0627
• Puhar - Poompuhar | 41 km south on highway 32 and east on 22- Puhar Stone sculptures of scenes from Silappadikaram, the Epic of the Land, hang on the walls of the Silappathikara Art Gallery. They were carved by the sculptors of Mamallapuram Art College. Masilamani Nathar Koil temple: though heavily eroded by the sea in a number of places, this temple built in 1305 by Maravarma Kulasekara Pandiyan, is architecturally​ rich.
• Srimushnam 37 km west on highway 37 and 817 - Srimushnam Sacred to Hindus and Buddhists, it is one of the eight Svayam Vyakta Ksetras of Vaishnavas. The village is known for the Bhu Varaha Swamy temple.
• Thiruvenkadu 34 km south on Highway 32 and 680- Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar (Shiva) Temple is a Hindu temple in Thiruvenkadu. A

Halal Restaurants in Chidambaram

• Akshaya Hotel Web:
• Hotel Grand Palace Railway Feeder Road Near to Railway Station

Nominal Classy non-vegetarian food will be available.

• Hotel Palace, Railway feeder road.
• Hotel Ritz.
• Hotel Royal Plaza.

• Hotel SaradhaRam Web:
• Kamala Vilas, a non vegetarian hotel, West car street
• Moorthy Cafe located in North primary street, Bole Narayana Pillai lane
• R K Residency Hotel
• Shanmuga Restaurant, a vegetarian restaurant, South Car Street
• Udippi Krishna Vilas a vegetarian hotel, West Car street

• Double 'A' | Kothangudi street, Annamalainagar Chidambaram

• Hotel Grand Palace Railway Feeder Road Near to Railway Station

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Chidambaram

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• A. A Lodge
• Abi Lodge, East street
• Aiswarya Hotel, Venugopal street
• Ameen Lodge, South street
• Anantham Lodge.
• Apollo Lodge, Sabanayagar street
• Everest Lodge
• Ganesh Bavan Complex

• Hotel Akshaya #17,18 East Car Street ☎ +91 4144-220191, +91 4144-220192
• Hotel GrandPalace Stay - #12-Railway feeder road Near train station ☎ +91 4144-239977, +91 4144-239777

• Hotel Palace, Railway feeder road.
• Hotel Rajarajan

• Hotel Saradharam | #19,V.G.P.Street Near Bus Stand ☎ +91 4144-221336
• Iqbal Lodge
• Jawahar Lodge
• Kalyanam Lodge, Venugopal street
• Kurinji Lodge, East Sannathi
• M.A.T Lodge

• Mansoor Lodge No.91, East Car Street ☎ +91 4144-221072, +91 9443339446 2022-00-00
• Meera Lodge
• Murugan Lodge
• O.S. Deen Building
• Pari Lodge, South Sannathi
• R. K. Residency Hotel, Narayana Pillai Street (Padi thurai Irakkam)
• R. K. Tower, V.O.C. Street
• Ramanathan Mansion, Bazaar street
• Ramya Lodge, South street
• S. K. Lodge
• Saba Complex
• Sabanayagam Lodge
• Shajakhan Complex, Lalkan street.
• Shameer Lodge.
• Sriram Lodge
• Star Lodge, South street
• Sublakshmi Complex
• Swathi Complex

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