Pancha Sabhai Sthalams
The 5 sacred cosmic dance halls (Sabhas) of Lord Nataraja (Shiva) in Tamil Nadu: Kanaka Sabha (Gold), Velli Sabha (Silver), Tamira Sabha (Copper), Ratna Sabha (Gem), and Chitra Sabha (Painted).
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Madurai
Deity: Lord Sundareswarar (Somasundarar) & Goddess Meenakshi (Tadatakai) | Madurai, Madurai
Nellaiappar Kanthimathi Temple, Tirunelveli
Deity: Lord Nellaiappar (Venuvananathar) & Goddess Kanthimathi Amman | Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli
Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Thiruvalangadu
Deity: Lord Vadaranyeswarar (Devasingaperuman) & Goddess Vandar Kuzhali Amman | Thiruvalangadu, Thiruvallur
Chitra Sabha Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam
Deity: Lord Kutralanathar (Thirukutralanathar / Chitra Sabhapathi) & Goddess Kuzhalvai Mozhi Amman | Courtallam, Tenkasi
Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram
Deity: Lord Nataraja (Ananda Tandava Murti - Cosmic Dancer) & Akasa Lingam (Chidambara Rahasyam - Formless Ether Element) | Chola Nadu, Cuddalore