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Thillai Kali Temple
Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
10th Century CE
Adjacent to Nataraja Temple, where Kali challenged Shiva to a dance competition. She lost and was installed here.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Chola
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Kali (Thillai Kali)
- Languages
- Tamil, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Tamil, Grantha
Historical Significance
Shiva-Kali dance competition. Adjacent to Nataraja Temple. Thillai forest legend
Architectural Features
Kali shrineDance competition legendThillai forest