Chidambara Ragasiyam - Natarajar Thirunadana Unmaigal - Tamil | by C. S. Devanathan/ Hindu Religious Book
Chidambara Ragasiyam is a deeply spiritual Tamil book that explores the ancient and mystical secrets of Chidambaram, one of the most revered temples in India, dedicated to Lord Nataraja, a form of Lord Shiva. The book delves into the profound spiritual teachings and the esoteric wisdom of the Chidambara Ragasiyam, often translated as the "Secret of Chidambaram."
The Chidambara Ragasiyam refers to the sacred and hidden knowledge surrounding the Nataraja form of Shiva, symbolizing the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. The book reveals the deep philosophical truths associated with the temple and its significance, shedding light on the spiritual practices, mantras, and the symbolism embedded in the Chidambaram temple's structure.
Written in simple and accessible Tamil, Chidambara Ragasiyam takes readers through the mystical aspects of the temple, including the Ananda Tandava (the divine dance) of Lord Nataraja and the symbolic meaning of the temple’s sanctum sanctorum. The book explains how the hidden and the visible aspects of the temple and its rituals represent the unity of the physical and spiritual worlds, emphasizing the connection between the divine and the devotee.