Other two temples are only slightly offset from this longitudinal bearing. This is an architectural and geographical marvel considering that they were constructed during different periods and the lack of modern technology then. Amongst these five temples, the temples at Chidambaram, Kalahasti and Kanchipuram are located exactly on the straight line joining 79 degrees and 41 minutes East Longitude. * Chidambaram – representing ether or space.
Details of location as under : - * Kalahasti - representing wind or air. Five Shiva temples are considered to represent the five elements and accorded the status of holiest of all Shiva temples. This temple is considered as the ‘ Lotus Heart of the Universe ’. 1.In the Tamil epic, Kandapuranam, the Chidambaram temple is mentioned as one of the foremost Shiva abodes in the world, other two being Mt Kailash itself ( see my review of Mt Kailash )and Koneswaran temple in Trincomallee, Sri Lanka. When Kovil is mentioned all Shiva devotees associate it foremost with this temple. Lord Shiva is shown as the ‘Lord of Dance ’performing the ‘ Ananda Thandava’, the dance of bliss. Refers to Lord Shiva, the reigning deity who is depicted in his dancing form as against depiction in lingam form which is usually the norm. Refers to the thillai trees which are part of the Pichavaram wetlands, the second largest mangrove forest in the world which is located 13 kms from the temple.
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The full name of this temple is Thillai Natrajan Koothan Kovil. Being aware of a mix of some astonishing facts and legend beforehand enables one to be receptive to absorb the divine vibrations and feel the pulsating energy of this unique temple.
All the more poignant since this temple itself represents space.
Unlike other famous temples like Balaji temple at Tirupathi and Meenakshi temple at Madurai, there are no teeming crowds and the vast 40 acre temple complex allows one to open up and experience his own inner space. Worshipping at the Chidambaram temple is an incredible experience.
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