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108 Divya Desams
Thiru Chitra Koodam (Chidambaram)



The temple is located 1 mile from Chidambaram railway station.

The Moolavar is Govindarajan seen in boga sayanam posture facing east. The Utsavar is Devaadidevan, Paarthasaarathy seen in seated posture. There is another utsava murthi - Chitrakoodatthullaan with his ubaya Naachiyaar. The Lord is said to have enjoyed the dance of Natarajar. The fishes in the temple pushkarini come up to the banks to accept the offerings of the devotees.

Thaayaar - Pundareegavalli

Theertham - Pundareega Pushkarini

Mangalasasanam:
Kulasekaralwar - 741-751
Thirumangaialwar - 1158-1177,2674

Total of 32 Paasurams