-| Chidambaram Tour | -
Is
60 kms of Pondicherry. This place is famous for its great Temple complex of
Nataraj, the dancing Shiva. This temple complex was erected during the reign
of Vira Chola raja ( 927-997 AD ), Nataraj is believed to to be the oldest in
southern India. It covers 13 hectares & has 4 gopurams,out of which North &
South towering at 49m high. & other two are carved with the 108 classical postures
of nataraja. other attractions of the temple are 1000 pillared hall & the Nritta
Sabha court carved out like a gigantic Chariot, Image of Nataraja etc.
Non hindus are not allowed inside inner sanctrum, There are many other shrines
inside the main courtyard including the temples dedicated to Parvati,Subramanya
& ganesh.