This is an ancient temple that is connected with the legend of Sage Pathanjali.
Shiva Temples – Cuddalore District
Nataraja, Chidambaram (Glorified)
In those days when they said ‘Kovil’ it was meant to be the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple.
Erukathaampuliyur (Glorified)
This is an east facing temple with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. This is the birth place of Thiruneelakanda Yaazhpaanar.
Kaanattumullur (Glorified)
Kaanattumullur Temple is over 1200 years old, completely renovated recently and has a 3 tier entrance Rajagopuram.
Omaampuliyur (Glorified)
The Lord as Dakshinamurthy is believed to have taught the Pranava Mantra to Pravati here.
Thirukadamboor (Glorified)
The Sanctum here is placed on a chariot like base with horses trying to draw it.
Thirunaaraiyur (Glorified)
This is the birthplace of Nambiandar Nambi who was instrumental in recovering the Thevaram Hymns.
Thiruvadhigai (Glorified)
This is one of the Ashta Veeratta Temples of Lord Shiva from where he destroyed the city of Tripura.
Thiruchopuram (Glorified)
This ancient and large temple was covered by sand for long, rediscovered and restored to its glory.
Thirukazhippaalai (Glorified)
Thirugnanasambandar, Thirunavukkarasar and Sundarar have rendered Thevaram Hymns here.
Thirumaanikuzhi (Glorified)
Since the Lord here is in the company of his consort a screen is always drawn covering him.
Vadugoor Aandar Kovil (Glorified)
This ancient temple, rich in architecture, is in the control of Archaeological Survey of India.
Thiruppaadiripuliyur (Glorified)
Tirunavukkarasar was thrown into the sea by Jains with a stone tied to him and with the grace of the lord he is said to have floated to the shore here.
Thiruvetkalam (Glorified)
Thirugnanasambandar stayed here for some days and went everyday to worship in the Chidambaram temple.
Thirunelvayal (Glorified)
Thirugnanasambandar has sung the praise of the lord in this ancient temple also known as Sivapuri.
Thirunelvayil Arathurai (Glorified)
The Nandi’s here is turned as he did so to stop the raging Vellar River.
Thiruthinainagar (Glorified)
Thirugnanasambandar stayed here for some days and went everyday to worship in the Chidambaram temple.
Thirumudukundram (Glorified)
Vriddhachalam, on the banks of Manimuthar, is considered as holy as Kasi.
Thiruthuraiyur (Glorified)
The scene of Lord Shiva providing Thavaneri to Sundarar is depicted as a carving behind the sanctum sanctorum.
Thiruthinainagar (Glorified)
Thirugnanasambandar stayed here for some days and went everyday to worship in the Chidambaram temple.
Thirumudukundram (Glorified)
Vriddhachalam, on the banks of Manimuthar, is considered as holy as Kasi.
This temple is connected with the life of Thiruneelakandar, one of the 63 Nayanmars.
Pasupatheeswarar, Thiruvamur
This is an east facing temple built in the birthplace of Appar (Thirunavukkarasar).
Viswanathar, Reddiyur
The temple has been built a few hundred years ago and is not very ancient. The 3 tier Rajagopuram is visible from a little distance itself.
Dhagamtheertha Pureeswarar, Eraiyur
Thirugnanasambandar has visited this temple and stayed here, but has not sung his hymns.
Vaidyanathar, Thittakudi
Sage Vashistar has stayed here and observed penance and was called Thiru Vashishtapuri.
Aadigunareswarar, Thiruvadigai
This temple was built by King Mahendra Pallavan repenting for the sins he committed upon the great saivite saint Thirunavukkarasar.
Anandeeswarar, Kattumannarkoil
This is the place where the wedding of Queen Sembian Mahadevi (10th Century CE) took place.
Banukoteeswarar, Valayamadevi
The Nandi looks beautiful, the Lingam here is big and a large temple tank is seen.
Kadambavaneswarar, Erumbur
This temple was built in 935 CE in the period of Prantaka Chola I by a King called Irungolan Gunavan Aparajitan.
Kasi Viswanathar, Vasaputhur
People consider that a visit to the Chidambaram temple is not complete without visiting this temple.
Somanadar, Panruti
This is a small east facing temple with a small 3 tiered Rajagopuram at the eastern entrance.
Tholeeswarar, Rajendrachozhagam
This temple is a stone and brick structure with many old sculptures and carvings.
Nadeeswarar Thirukanchi
A large and beautiful temple situated on the banks of the river Sankaraparani.
Somanadar, Panruti
This is a small east facing temple with a small 3 tiered Rajagopuram at the eastern entrance.