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Rajagopala Chidambaram (born 11 November 1936) is an Indian Physicist who is known for his integral role in India's nuclear weapons program; he coordinated test preparation for the Pokhran-I (1975) and Pokhran-II (1998).
Thillai Nataraja Temple, also referred as the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nataraja, the form of Shiva as the lord of dance. This temple is located in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India. This temple has ancient roots and a Shiva shrine existed at the site when the town was known as Thillai.
Regarded as a pioneer of social reform, Rajagopalachari issued temple entry proclamations in the Madras Presidency and worked towards the upliftment of Dalits. He played a pivotal role in the conclusion of the Poona Pact between B. R. Ambedkar and the Indian National Congress and spearheaded the Mahabal Temple Entry program in 1938. [166]
The Chidambaram temple complex houses a shrine for the Lord Govindaraja Perumal and his consort Pundareegavalli Thaayar. This shrine is claimed to be the Thillai Thiruchitrakootam and is one of the 108 divyadesas – or the key shrines of Vishnu, which have been sanctified (mangala saasanam) by hymns (the Naalayira divya prabantham) sung by the ...
Rajagopalaswamy temple is a Vaishnavite shrine located in the town of Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Rajagopalaswamy, a form of Lord Krishna. The temple is spread over an area of and is one of the important Vaishnavite shrines in India (...)
Feb 1, 2024 · A list of 6 Popular Tourist Attractions in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu: 1. Nataraja Temple. Nataraja Temple is an old Hindu temple in the centre of Chidambaram town in Tamil Nadu, around two kilometres from the Chidambaram Bus Station. It is a must-see on every trip to Chidambaram, one of the oldest temples in South India.
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The Tiruvahindrapuram temple has a 5 tiered rajagopuram and 3 prakarams. There are shrines to Ganesha, Rama, Rajagopala, Aandaal and Desikacharyar. Legend has it that AdiSeshan, the serpent mount of Vishnu created this shrine, hence the name Tiruvahindrapuram.
