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CHIDAMBARAM SHRI NATARAJA TEMPLE
OPENING HOURS AND PUJA
TIMINGS
The four outer gates of the
temple are open from the time of the first ritual of the day
till 13.00 hours (1 PM). And again from 16.00 hours (4 PM)
till the conclusion of the evening procession.
The outer doors of the
Nataraja temple are closed between 12.00 and 16.00 hours.
The doors to the innermost
courtyard are closed between 12.00 and 16.45 hours. The
Vishnu temple has the same opening hours. All other shrines
open from 07.30 till 11.00 hours, and from 17.30 till 20.00
hours.
06.45 In the morning Shiva,
represented by his holy sandals or Padukai, is taken from
the Bedchamber to the Cit Sabha by palanquin. This is called
the Awakening ceremony.
08.30 - 09.00 A yagna or fire
sacrifice is performed in the Kanaka Sabha, according to
Vedic doctrine.
10.00 - 11.00 Abhishekam or
ablution is performed to the Crystal Linga Shri
Chandramoulishvara and a replica of
the Dancing Shiva in ruby form, Shri Ratnasabhapati.
11.30 - 12.00 Puja with lamps
and ritual objects.
18.00 - 18.45 Puja with lamps
and ritual objects.
20.00 - 20.30 Puja with
lamps, chanting and hymns.
22.00 - 22.30 Puja with
lamps, hymn and music.
After which Shiva,
represented by his holy sandals, is taken in a procession
with a palanquin to the Bedchamber.
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