Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram
Lord Shiva as Nataraja
The Akasha (space) Lingam among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. The Chit Sabha enshrines the cosmic dance of Nataraja, and the temple is…
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Madhya Pradesh
- Deity
- Lord Shiva (Jyotirlinga)
- Era and history
- Ancient; rebuilt by the Marathas in 18th century
- Map
- View on OpenStreetMap
The only south-facing Jyotirlinga, on the Shipra river in Avantika, one of the seven sacred cities. Famous for its pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti.
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