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 Situated on the eastern
coast of southern TamilNadu, this district has its headquarters in Tuticorin, the port famous for its pearl divers. It is a major industrial centre.
There is a heavy water plant and thermal power station apart from the Spic fertilizer
plant and the other major industries are pearl fishing and salt
production.
Between two rivers in a 40 acres
temple-complex, lies the temples of Chidambaram, one of the oldest and
magnificent temples of the South. Shiva Natrala or the Dancing Shiva stands in
his cosmic dance pose in the golden rooted sanctorum. Flanking the temple are
108 sculptured illustrations of Bharat Natya Shashtra. In Akash Lingam hidden by
a veil, lies the real secret of Chidambaram.
Festivals has great value in Chidambaram .  The
Natyanjali festival dedicated to
the Cosmic Dancer is celebrated every year during February-March. The Sivarathri
festival is celebrated every year on the Sivarathri Day. Again in
February-March. The Markazhi Thiruvadhirai Day Festival in December-January and
Ani Thirumanjana Festival in June-July are celebrated every year. Also the
10-days celebration of Panguni Uthiram Festival is celebrated every year,
during which devotees skewer themselves with metal rods in ritual thanksgiving
for answered prayers.
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