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Graha
Space (Akasha) (Space (Akasha))
Deity
Sri Natarajar
Goddess
Sivakami Amman
Timings
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Best time
Arudra Darshanam (Dec–Jan), Margazhi mornings
District
Cuddalore
Address
Thillai Natarajar Temple, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu 608001
History
The Chola-era hall of the Cosmic Dance, where Shiva performs the Ananda Thandavam and the Chidambara Rahasyam marks formless space.
Significance
The element of space — worship here is for liberation, artistic expression and inner stillness.
Pariharam
Attend the evening deeparadhanai, offer vilva leaves and recite Thiruvasagam.
Festivals
Arudra Darshanam
December – January · Grand abhishekam of Natarajar
Ani Thirumanjanam
June – July · Second great abhishekam of the year
Nearby stays & food
Hotel Saradharam
Stay · 1 km · Opposite the railway station
Anandha Bhavan
Food · 0.7 km · Traditional temple-town meals