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About Chidambaram:
The city of Chidambaram is located in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. The word 'Chidambaram' has been derived from 'Chit Ambaram' which accurately means the sky pervaded by an atmosphere of intelligence and acumen. According to the myths, Lord Nataraja emerged from the holy sky and performed his Cosmic Dance before his two devotees.
The city of Chidambaram was a part of the Chola Dynasty and is a significant place of pilgrimage for its Nataraja Temple or Chidambaram Temple.
Tourist Attractions:
There are innumerable tourist spots of interest in Tamil Nadu.
- The Kali Temple- is located on the northernmost part of the city. The temple was constructed by Kopperunjingan, who ruled in the territory between 1229 A.D. and 1278 A.D.
- The residential Annamalai University- is located on the eastern periphery of the city and was founded by Raja Sir Annamalai Chettiar. This university offers educational facilities in many subjects like Medical and Engineering, and is a good center of Carnatic music and Tamil learning.
- Pichavaram- is one of the wonderful scenic spots in Tamil Nadu and is located at a distance of 16 kilometers east of Chidambaram. Pichavaram comprises of a huge number of islands interspersing a huge expanse of water and covered with greenery.
- Neyveli- is one of the biggest industrial complexes in the state and is 50 kilometers from the city of Chidambaram.
Accommodation at Chidambaram:
Good accommodation in the temple city of Chidambaram is available, which caters to the needs of all kinds of tourists. Most of the hotels and guest houses are located very close to the temples. The ideal time for visiting Chidambaram is between September and February.
How to Reach Chidambaram:
By Air -
The nearest airports from Chidambaram are Thiruchirappalli, at a distance of 195 kilometers and Chennai, at a distance of 245 kilometers.
By Rail -
The Southern Railway connects Chidambaram with all major cities in the state and India as the city is situated on the Chennai-Thiruchirappalli main line.
By Road -
Regular and frequent bus services are available from Chidambaram to many places in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Pondicherry states.
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