Chidambaram is located in east central part of Tamil Nadu. It is a major pilgrim town for Hindus and is famous for its Shiva temple. Major attractions here are Nataraja temple, Pichavaram, Tiruvakkarai, Kalvarayan Hills, Annamalai University etc. Chidambaram attracts thousands of Shaivite and Vaishnavite pilgrims for Nataraja temple every year.