Introducing Chidambaram
Chidambaram’s great temple complex of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, is a Dravidian architectural highlight and one of the holiest Shiva sites in South India. Chidambaram can be visited as a day trip from Puducherry, or as a stopover between Puducherry and Kumbakonam or Trichy.
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Of the many festivals, the two largest are the 10-day chariot festivals, which are celebrated in April/May and December/January. In February/March the five-day Natyanjali Dance Festival attracts performers from all over the country to celebrate Nataraja – the Lord of Dances.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Another where to go thread......
by prayashgiria 30 June 2011
Thats quite a lot. Anyway, my two cents: Kill Bhopal (unless you want to visit Sanchi and Bhimbetaka) Kill Nashik and Ujjain (or either,…
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Re: Any news on the Madurai gopurams?
by cristober 21 June 2011
At the wedding celebrations the gods refused to have the served food unless Shiva performed a majestic dance for everybody gathered at…
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by ivor_rash 30 January 2011
Seems that working foreigners are unwanted there. Take the hint. Not at all, they just don't want foreigners lingering on with a bread…
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