What is the Speciality of Chidambaram temple?

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1. What is the Speciality of Chidambaram temple?
2. Who built Chidambaram temple?
3. Is Thillai Nataraja Temple open?
4. Who manages Chidambaram temple?
5. Which is the largest temple in Tamil Nadu?
6. Why is there a statue of Nataraja in CERN?
7. How old is Chidambaram temple?
8. Where is Nataraja statue?
9. Why is Chidambaram famous?
10. Who ruled Chidambaram?
11. Which is the temple city in Tamil Nadu?
12. Is there a statue of Shiva at CERN?

What is the Speciality of Chidambaram temple?

The Chidambaram temple complex proudly boasts of being one of the oldest temple complexes in Southern India. The most unique characteristic of the Nataraj Temple is the bejewelled image of Nataraj. The temple has five main Halls or Sabhas namely the Kanaka Sabha, the Cit Sabha, Nritta Sabha, Deva Sabha and Raja Sabha.

Who built Chidambaram temple?

Rajendra Chola I The temple was built by Rajendra Chola I, which dates back to 11th century. Built on the lines of awe-inspiring Brihadeeswarar temple at Tanjore, the temple is said to house the largest 'Shivalinga' in South India.

Is Thillai Nataraja Temple open?

Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram or Chidambaram temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the town of Chidambaram, East-Central Tamil Nadu, South India....Chidambaram Thillai Nataraja Temple Timings.

DAY	TIMING
Saturday	6:00 am – 12:00 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday	6:00 am – 12:00 pm 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Who manages Chidambaram temple?

A view of Chidambaram Temple. A view of Chidambaram Temple. The famous Nataraja temple in the town of Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu will be managed by priests and not by the state government, the Supreme Court today ordered.

Which is the largest temple in Tamil Nadu?

The Srirangam Temple The Srirangam Temple is often listed as the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world. The temple, located in Tamil Nadu, occupies an area of 156 acres (631,000 m²) with a perimeter of 4,116m (10,710 feet), making it the largest temple in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world.

Why is there a statue of Nataraja in CERN?

Why does CERN have a statue of Shiva? The Shiva statue was a gift from India to celebrate its association with CERN, which started in the 1960's and remains strong today. In the Hindu religion, Lord Shiva practiced Nataraj dance which symbolises Shakti, or life force. ... India is one of CERN's associate member states.

How old is Chidambaram temple?

The present temple was built in the 10th century when Chidambaram was the capital of the Chola dynasty, making it one of the oldest surviving active temple complexes in South India....Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram.

Chidambaram Temple
Architecture
Type	Dravidian architecture
Creator	Cholas
Inscriptions	Tamil, Sanskrit

Where is Nataraja statue?

This statue of a Hindu cosmic dancer at CERN is a metaphor for modern physics. This gorgeous gilded statue of Nataraja stands proudly within the grounds of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.

Why is Chidambaram famous?

Located around 250 kilometres from Chennai, this small town is known as the 'temple town' of South India. Owing to its pure Dravidian culture and magnificent architecture, Chidambaram is one of the most prominent pilgrimage destinations in India.

Who ruled Chidambaram?

The town is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the Pallavas until 9th century, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Thanjavur Nayakas, Marathas and the British.

Which is the temple city in Tamil Nadu?

Kumbakonam, known as the temple city of South India is in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. The Mahamaham festival, celebrated once in 12 years, makes Kumbakonam a pilgrim hotspot, when the festival comes around.

Is there a statue of Shiva at CERN?

On 18 June, CERN unveiled an unusual new landmark, a 2m tall statue of the Indian deity Lord Shiva. The Director-General and Dr. The statue is a gift from India, celebrating CERN's long association with India which started in the 1960's and continues strongly today. ...