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itz chidambaram

Famous for the Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram is considered to be one of the major pilgrimages of the Shaivites and the Vaishnavites. 

The place attracts tourists from different parts of the country for its rich culture in terms of music and dance, festival traditions as well as sculptural and architectural splendor. Located towards the eastern part of the state, this city of south India is among the fast emerging industrial city. Apart from this the renowned Annamalai University enhances the value of the city. 


Best Time to visit
October to March

GETTING INTO CHIDAMBARAM

Nearest Airport
Tiruchirapalli International Airport is located at a distance of around 195 km from the city of Chidambaram.

Nearest Railway Station

Mayiladuturai Junction is situated at a nearby distance of 34 km from the Chidambaram city.

Places to see in and around Chidambaram
  • Chidambaram Nataraja Temple- Spreading over 40 acres of area this is one of the old Tamil Nadu temples which includes the the Sivakamiamman temple and a hall that is featured with thousand pillars.

  • Mayiladuthurai- This place is known for the Dakshinamurthi shrine and the God of wisdom.

  • Melakadambur- This place has got a brick structured temple that was built by King Kulothunga I during 1113 A.D. and which houses an idol of dancing God Shiva which reflects the Pala art.

  • Pichavaram- Situated at a distance of 16 km towards the eastern part of Chidambaram it is known for para-sailing as well as its scenic beauty.

  • Sirkazhi Temple- This Lord Shiva shrine located 20 km away from the city is the birthplace of the Thirugnana Sambandar who was among the top four saints of Saivism.

  • Sri Mushnam- Being among the 8 Swayam Vyaktakashethra this place is visited for the big Bhuvarahaswamy temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

  • Thillaikaliamman Temple- Constructed by Kopperunjingan this temple located on the northern end of the city dates back to the 13th Century.

  • Thiruvenkadu Temple- Devoted to Swetharanyam or Agora Virabadra (Lord Shiva's fierce aspect) this Saiva temple is just 28 km away from the Chidambaram city.

  • Tirapunkur- This place signifies the movement of mount Nandi of Lord Shiva to obstruct Nandanar's darshan of God Shiva.

  • Vaitheeswaran Koil- This temple houses the deity called Vaitheeswara who is the Lord of healing.

  • Vazhuvur Temple- This is among the 8 famous places of Siva's dance for the destruction of demons and which houses the deity called Krithivasa who wears the skin of elephant.

  • Anandheeswaran Koil (Anandheeswaran Koil Street)

  • Drowpathiamman Koil (Drowpathiamman Koil Street)

  • Elamayakkinar Koil (Elamayakkinar Koil Street)

  • Engan Temple

  • Kalvarayan Hills

  • Kollidam River

  • Parangipettai Sea Shore

  • Pichavaram Boating Place

Do
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


Shopping

Chidambaram shopping is restricted mainly to local textile and handloom products. Apart from that, the place has got various other options like images of God Shiva carved on stone in the posture of Ananda Tandavam, replicas of the famous temples, framed and laminated images of the Hindu deities and gods. People who love to shop can even opt for the small trinkets like local jewelry, handcrafted items of the state. One can take home some of the local food items such as snacks and sweets as a souvenir of this south Indian city. The city has got many market places, which includes some super markets as well. To name a few of them are: Asian Super Market, U. D. P. Shopping Complex, West Car Street Daily Market, M. U. D. P. Shopping Complex.

Eat
  • GRAND PALACE.
  • SARADHA RAM-3 STAR HOTEL.
  • Hotel Ritz.
  • Hotel Royal plaza.
  • R K Residency Hotel
  • Hotel Palace, Railway feeder road.
  • Akshya Restaurant, Ke-rzha-radha Koil Street. Good one for spicy NV between 11:30 to 15:00
  • Kamala Vilas, a non vegetarian hotel, West car street (near kanchi thotti Bus stop)
  • Udippi Krishna Vilas a vegetarian hotel, West Car street
  • Shanmuga restaurant, a vegetarian restaurant, South Car Street
  • Moorthy cafe located in North main road, Bole Narayana Pillai lane
  • Anantheeswarar Temple, West side of the Chidambaram Town (nearly 0.5km west to Thillai Nateraja Temple). Very old temple and nice to see(near chinna kadai street)  
Drink
  • Saradha ram.  
  • Double 'A', kothangudi street, annamalainagar (chidambaram). 12. very tasty parotta and other food and super fresh juices. this hotel is a favourite of annamalai university students due to the proximity. low.  

Sleep. Stay Safe
  • GRAND PALACE.
  • SARADHA RAM-3 STAR HOTEL
  • HOTEL SARADHA RAM A THREE STAR STANDARD HOTEL IS LOCATED OPPOSITE BUSSTAND.Good food,nice A/C rooms,bar etc;are available there.contct phone:91-4144-221336(5 lines)fax:91-4144-222656.website-www.hotelsaradharam.co.in
  • R K Residency Hotel
  • Hotel Palace, Railway feeder road.
  • Ramya lodge, South street
  • Pari lodge, South sannathi
  • Appollo lodge, Sabanayagar street
  • Ameen lodge,South street
  • Star lodge, South street
  • Abi lodge, East street
  • Kurinji lodge, East sannathi
  • Mansoor lodge.
  • Sabanayagam lodge
  • Iqbal lodge
  • O.S.Deen building
  • Murugan lodge
  • Hotel Rajarajan
  • Sriram lodge
  • Ganesh bavan complex
  • Saba complex
  • S.K.Lodge
  • Sublakshmi complex
  • M.A.T lodge
  • Pari lodge
  • Swathi complex
  • Meera lodge
  • Everst lodge,
  • Jawahar lodge,
  • Anantham lodge,
  • A.A lodge,
  • Aiswarya hotel, Venugopal st
  • Kalyanam lodge, venugopal street
  • R.K.Tower, V.O.C st
  • Shameer lodge.
  • Ramanathan mansion, Bazaar street
  • Shajakhan complex, Lalkan street.
  • Hotel Akshaya located in East Car Street
  • RK Residency located Narayana Pillai Street (Padi thurai Irakkam)
  • Hotel Kalyanam Boarding & Lodging No:10,Venugopal Pillai Street,Chidhambaram.(Walkable distance from Temple),here you will get single rooms for Rupees 150/-.For more enquries contact ph:04144-222707
  • HOTEL GRANDPALACE STAY (CHIDAMBARAM), #12-Railway feeder raod (near railway station), ☎ 04144-239977,239777

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