Natyanjali Festival

Natyanjali Festival
This 5 day festival which takes place in the premises of the ancient Nataraja temple of Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, pays special tribute to Lord Nataraja, the dancing Shiva. It is held in Feb / March and begins on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. Leading dancers from all parts of India congregate and dance in the temple as an offering to Nataraja, while the carved pillars depicting Lord Nataraja in 108 poses of Bharatanatyam look silently on. The festival promote the message of "Unity in Diversity", conveyed in the universal language of music and dance.