Chidambaram taluk, Chidambaram
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Chidambaram taluk is a taluk of Cuddalore district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The headquarters of the taluk is the town of Chidambaram.Chidambaram is one of the many temple towns in the state which is named after the grooves, clusters or forests dominated by a particular variety of a tree or shrub and the same variety of tree or shrub sheltering the presiding deity. The town used to be called Thillai, following Thillaivanam, derived from the mangrove of Tillai trees that grow here and the nearby Pichavaram wetlands. ()
Coordinates: 11°24'0"N, 79°41'60"E
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Chidambaram
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Day trips
Chidambaram taluk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Nataraja Temple, Govindaraja Perumal Temple, Thillai Kali Temple, Rajah Muthiah Medical College.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Chidambaram taluk?
Nearby attractions include Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram (9 min walk), Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram (12 min walk), Govindaraja Perumal Temple, Chidambaram (12 min walk).
Tamil Nadu