PONDICHERRY - CHIDAMBRAM - KUMBAKONAM BY SURFACE ( +/- 140 Kms , +/- 04 Hrs )
Today, drive to Kumbakonam, you’ll stop in Chidambaram en route to visit the Nataraja Temple. This ancient Hindu temple at the heart of the city is spread over 50 acres and it’s dedicated to Shiva - the lord of dance. Its temple sculptures include the complete pose sequence of the classical South Indian Bharat Natyam dance.
On arrival in Kumbakonam, check into the Hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring this temple town. Visit AdiKumbeswarar Temple is one of the most popular and was built while the Chola Dynasty ruled. The main deity worshipped in AdiKumbeswarar Temple is Lord Shiva and you can spot a lot of pilgrims at this temple. Visit Nageswaraswamy Temple was constructed by Aditya Chola in the 9th century. Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Nageswaran in this temple.