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Chidambaram is a city in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is in the district of Cuddalore and is a very fast growing industrial hub. The city is a major pilgrimage site for Shaivites and Vaishnavites. In AD 907, Chidambaram became the capital of the Chola Empire. They commissioned the construction of the grand Nataraja temple, later enlarged and embellished by them.
Places of tourist interest:
The famous Chidambaram temple is the most famous tourist destination and a holy place for the Hindus. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is the most famous dancing halls of Lord Shiva or Nataraja. This is the most famous temple for Saivites all over the world. The Chidambaram temple houses the Akasha Lingam of Shiva and is considered one of the greatest Shiva Temples of Tamil Nadu. Besides the Chidambaram temple there are also a number of places to visit for the tourists. These are Sirai meetta vinayagar koil, Kothandaramar koil, Anandheeswaran koil, Anandheeswaran koil, Thagam Theertha pillayar koil, Thagam Theertha pillayar koil, Elamayakkinar koil, Elamayakkinar koil, Nataraja Temple, Anjaneyar koil, Selliamman Koil, Kamatchiamman Koil and Keezhatheru Mariamman Koil,
There are also some other places to visit which areā€¯
Parangipettai (sea shore)
Annamalai University
Pichavaram (Boating Place)
Kollidam (river)
Poompuhar.
Melakadambur
How to reach there:
Air:
The Tiruchirapalli airport located at a distance of 195 km and Chennai airport located at a distance of 245 km are the nearest airports from Chidambaram. From Tiruchirapalli there are a number of flights connecting to different Indian cities. Chennai is connected to all the major cities in India and abroad through regular flights.
Rail:
Chidambaram is an important station of the Southern Railway. It is connected with Tiruchirapalli, Madras, Madurai, Rameswaram, Bangalore, and Tirupati. There are also trains running to a number towns and cities in India.
Road:
There are well maintained highways connecting this place to a number of nearby towns and cities in south India. Bus services by the major operators have their service from this city to all the major places. One can also take their own cars and travel to this place hassle free.
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