Thillai Nataraja Temple
Chidambaram Town, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 608001
Hours
Open · Closes at 8:00 PM
About This Temple
This is the only temple where Lord Shiva is represented in his Nataraja form as the primary deity. The temple is managed by Dikshitars, a hereditary priest community. The Chidambaram Rahasya (secret) is revered.
Deities
Lord Shiva (Nataraja)
Primary Deity
Sivakami (Parvati)
Ganesha
Vishnu (Govindaraja)
Visitor Guides
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Chidambaram Town, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 608001
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