Sacred Places Near Thillai - A Study

தில்லை அருகாமையில் உள்ள புண்ணிய தலங்கள் - ஓர் ஆய்வு

  • T. Subasree Doctoral Research Scholars History Department Thiru Valluvar College of Arts and Science (Autonomous) Cuddalore
  • V Sudha Doctoral Research Scholars, History Department, Thiru Valluvar College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore
Keywords: Chidambaram (Thillai) Nataraja Temple, Saiva Sacred Sites (Thevaram Paadal Petra Sthalams), Chola Temple Architecture and Devotion, Pilgrimage Traditions in Tamil Nadu, Sacred Geography of Thillai Region

Abstract

Chidambaram, known as Thillaiambathi due to the Arulmigu Nataraja Temple built by the Cholas in the 9th century, becomes a divine city, and the Cholas' divine devotion and service to people can be felt. Near this distinguished Thillai temple, there are some sacred places. Those who visit Thillai also travel to worship at these temples. History mentions that this area stands as a region where many sacred places are located together and also stands as sacred places sung in Thevaram songs. Therefore, the primary objective of this article is to explain the greatness of the sacred places near Thillai

References

*Thillai Perunkovil Varalaru* (History of Thillai Perunkovil), Laazhanapayapey. U.za.a.
Meyyappan, *Thillai Thirukkovil*, Manivasagam Publications, Chennai, 1998, pp.116–118.
*Vaitheeswaran Kovil Varalaru* (History of Vaitheeswaran Temple), Laazhanapayapey. U.za.a.
Meyyappan, *Thillai Thirukkovil*, Manivasagam Publications, Chennai-8, 1998, p.120.
Ibid., p.105.
Published
2018-10-01
Issue
Vol 3 No 2 I2 (2018)
Section
Articles

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