From Mahabalipuram in the afternoon we left for Chidambaram which is at a distance of 145 kms, via Pondicherry. Unfortunately it was past 6 p.m when we reached Pondicherry. Hence could not see much of this place other than a few. From here we moved to Cudlore where we had our rooms booked for overnight stay.
Early morning we left for our destination. Chidambaram, known as the 'City of the Cosmic Dancer' as the ancient Nataraja Temple of the dancing Shiva is located here.
Chidambaram is a center second to none in representing the rich cultural heritage of India. The artifacts hand created from here are rich in quality and artistry. Above is one of the four entrance towers of the temple.
Early morning we left for our destination. Chidambaram, known as the 'City of the Cosmic Dancer' as the ancient Nataraja Temple of the dancing Shiva is located here. Chidambaram is a center second to none in representing the rich cultural heritage of India. The artifacts hand created from here are rich in quality and artistry. Above is one of the four entrance towers of the temple.
The details in that second shot are amazing. Hopefully we'll see more from this place!
ReplyDeleteAmazing mighty temples, beautiful pics ..
ReplyDeletei ve been to chidambaram once but ghosh i missed ths place...intricate works done neatly...
ReplyDeleteImpressive temple. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo and mosaic, Rajesh! The detail on the temple is just amazing. Great post, have a great week!
ReplyDeletesome excellent art work!
ReplyDeleteFascinating place!
ReplyDeleteInteresting trip and culture!
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Amazing! Very lovely! Well done! Cathy
ReplyDeleteI love your photos so much as I feel like I am on a trip to India!
ReplyDeleteFinally I can say I have visited the place...Loved Chidambaram. Very rich! I light the carved lamp bought from Chidambaram, 11yrs back,before my dieties:)
ReplyDeleteExcellent capture on the temple tower and interiors! I visited this temple very long back to remember anything.
ReplyDeleteI just can't believe the detail!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteYou do indeed have a beautiful world, Rajesh! What an incredible place Chidambaram is!! Marvelous captures as always! Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
You live in such an interesting world, Rajesh. You always have something different to photograph.
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These are really gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow - that soaring temple is amazing!
ReplyDeleteRich in culture!
ReplyDeleteLove the name 'city of the cosmic dancer'.
ReplyDeleteHave been to Chidambaram earlier, but went to the Nataraja temple 1st time on my Bday this year :) Wish i had more time to explore the vast campus, but was a good beautiful experience being there... hearing about the chidamabara ragasiyam etc..
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, I love those wonderful temples of Chidambaram. Greetings.
ReplyDeletelooks like a wonderful temple full of history.
ReplyDeletethere is always s much going on in those buildings it is mostly too overwhelming. You need a lot of time to actually see them.
ReplyDeleteAnother fascinating post. I like the term, "Cosmic Dancer." The buildings and carvings are gorgeous, as usual!
ReplyDeleteLove that last picture with a passage underneath the building how interesting.;))
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Absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeletegorgeous temple
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
Amazing and super interesting!!
ReplyDeleteYou have written a great post about the Indian art of religious buildings. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThe temple is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post featuring a fabulous temple!
ReplyDeleteStunning work of art.Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteIn Singapore, and Malaya, they have similar temples like your last photo.
ReplyDeletewonderful work!!
ReplyDeleteWow awesome!
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your world is fascinating
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this wonderful city.
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O que mais me encanta é a majestade e a imponência da arquitetura desses templos.
Boa quinta-feira!
Beijos.
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Beautiful pictures! Laura Cottage and Broome
ReplyDeletegreat details..love the pictures
ReplyDeleteReally,your post brings out all the fragrant auspiciousness of "The Cosmic Dancer".A very nice post with a good flow.
ReplyDeleteExquisite architectural detailing. Beautiful collage..
ReplyDeleteI think I have commented before... but surely this place is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the appreciaation.
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