var posts = [
{id:1,title:"Thai Pusa Tandava",year:"2009",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"The Thai Pusa festival commemorates Lord Nataraja's Ananda Tandava dance in Chidambaram, a sacred place of Shiva.",keywords:"Thai Pusa; Nataraja; Ananda Tandava; Chidambaram; Sadhruvanthanam; Patanjali; Vyagrapada; Sivaganga Tank; Lord Shiva; Tamil Festivals",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2009/12/30.html"},
{id:2,title:"Violent vision",year:"2009",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"The blog post highlights the cosmic significance of Lord Nataraja at Chidambaram Temple, connecting him to the five elements, divine actions, energies, and the five aspects of Panchangam, emphasizing his universal dance, especially during Margazhi.",keywords:"Nataraja; Chidambaram; Shiva; Panchangam; Vyathipatha Darisanam; Cosmic Dance; Akasha Sthalam; Margazhi; Thiruppalliyezhuchi; Pancha Bhoota Sthalas; Hindu calendar; Tamil spirituality; spiritual significance; five elements; divine actions",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2009/12/blog-post.html"},
{id:3,title:"Margazhi Mahotsavam Chidambaram",year:"2009",cat:"Festivals",summary:"This content describes the annual Margazhi Mahotsavam and Arudhra Darisanam at Chidambaram Sri Natarajar Temple, detailing the daily rituals, deity processions on various vahanas, and key events culminating in Chitsabha Pravesam.",keywords:"Margazhi; Arudhra Darisanam; Chidambaram; Nataraja; Mahotsavam; Temple Festival; Shiva; Procession; Vahanas; Rituals; Ponnambalam; Chitsabha Pravesam; Thiruvathirai; Somaskandar; Festival Deities",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2009/12/01.html"},
{id:4,title:"The poets black cloud",year:"2010",cat:"Devotional Poetry",summary:"The blog post explores the life and poetic genius of Kalamegam, a celebrated Tamil poet known for his spontaneous, witty, and double-meaning verses, highlighting his unique poetic styles and famous works like the Venba about Ganga.",keywords:"Kalamegam; Tamil poetry; Asukavi; Siledai; Venba; Shiva; Ganga; devotional poetry; Tamil literature; poetic wit; spontaneous poetry; Kavikko Kalamegam",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post_29.html"},
{id:5,title:"Nataraja carrying the conch wheel",year:"2010",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"A rare Nataraja sculpture holding a conch and discus in the Tanjore Big Temple symbolizes Shiva-Vaishnava unity, connecting to the Chakradana Murthy legend where Shiva bestows the Sudarshana Chakra upon Vishnu.",keywords:"Nataraja; Shiva; Vishnu; Chakradana Murthy; Tanjore Big Temple; Brihadeeswarar Temple; Sculpture; Shiva-Vaishnava unity; Discus; Conch; Maheshwara forms; Hindu mythology; Thiruveezhimizhalai; Rajaraja Chola; Sudarshana Chakra",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post_23.html"},
{id:6,title:"The good path shown by the four",year:"2010",cat:"History & Legend",summary:"The blog details the contributions of the four Nayanmars (Appar, Sundarar, Manikkavasagar, Tirugnanasambandar) to Saivism through their hymns. It describes how King Rajaraja Chola discovered and compiled these Thirumurais from Chidambaram, promoting Saivism and building the Tanjore Brihadeeswarar Temple.",keywords:"Nayanmars; Thirumurais; Rajaraja Chola; Chidambaram; Saivism; Devaram; Thiruvasagam; Tamil devotional hymns; Brihadeeswarar Temple; Shiva devotees; Nambiandar Nambi; Tamil history; Religious harmony; Vinayagar; Tanjore",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post_16.html"},
{id:7,title:"Tentacle",year:"2010",cat:"Festivals",summary:"This blog post celebrates Koodarai Valli, the 27th day of Margazhi, highlighting Andal's Thiruppavai, particularly the 'Koodarai Vellum Seer Govinda' pasuram, and the tradition of offering Akkāravadiśal to Vishnu for blessings.",keywords:"Koodarai Valli; Margazhi; Andal; Thiruppavai; Paavai Nonbu; Vishnu; Govinda; Krishna; Akkāravadiśal; devotional poetry; Vaishnavism; Hindu festival; spiritual traditions; Brahmasri Ranganathan; Uyyakkondar",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/01/27-11.html"},
{id:8,title:"Salakrama worship",year:"2010",cat:"Deities",summary:"This article details Salakrama worship, a divine black stone from the Gandaki River revered as Mahavishnu's aspect. It covers its origin, physical traits, and a myth where Vishnu transforms into Salakrama due to Tulasi's curse, making her the Gandaki River.",keywords:"Salakrama; Vishnu; Worship; Gandaki River; Tulasi; Mythology; Vaishnavism; Shiva; Sangachoodan; Divine stone; Hindu rituals; Himalayas; Puranas; Banalinga; Spiritual healing",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post_07.html"},
{id:9,title:"Worship of Thyagaraja",year:"2010",cat:"Rituals & Worship",summary:"The post describes the 174th Thyagaraja Aradhana at Thiruvaiyaru, focusing on his Pancharatna Keerthanas, especially 'Jagadananda Karak', which is presented as an Ashtottara Shatanamavali for Lord Rama.",keywords:"Thyagaraja; Aradhana; Pancharatna Keerthana; Jagadananda Karak; Lord Rama; Carnatic music; Ashtottara Shatanamavali; devotional songs; Thiruvaiyaru; Thyagaraja Kriti; spiritual music",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post_6927.html"},
{id:10,title:"The elixir bestowed by the Alwars",year:"2010",cat:"Devotional Poetry",summary:"This post introduces the twelve Alwars, pivotal figures in Vaishnavism, detailing their birthplaces, constellations, divine origins, and their collective contribution to the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, a revered Tamil Veda comprising devotional hymns to Vishnu.",keywords:"Alwars; Nalayira Divya Prabandham; Tamil Veda; Vaishnavism; Poigai Alwar; Boothath Alwar; Pey Alwar; Devotional poetry; Thiruvaimozhi; Vishnu; Hymns; South Indian saints; Bhakti movement; Ancient Tamil literature",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post_04.html"},
{id:11,title:"Kashi pilgrimage",year:"2010",cat:"Pilgrimage",summary:"This post re-publishes an article on Kashi written by the author's late father, Brahmasri N. Dandapani Swamy Dikshitar, while also eulogizing his life as a revered spiritual guru, scholar, temple renovator, and devotee of Chidambaram Nataraja.",keywords:"Kashi pilgrimage; N. Dandapani Swamy Dikshitar; Spiritual guru; Chidambaram; Nataraja; Hindu spirituality; Kumbabhishekam; Jyotisha; Vastu shastra; Srividya; Devotional writing; Tamil spiritual blog; Sacred sites; Spiritual journey",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post.html"},
{id:12,title:"Nataraja Ten",year:"2010",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"This post extols Lord Nataraja, the presiding deity of Chidambaram temple, describing its spiritual significance and detailing \"Nataraja Pathu,\" a devotional work by Sirumanavur Munusami praising the deity's divine dance and attributes.",keywords:"Nataraja; Chidambaram; Shiva; Nataraja Pathu; Sirumanavur Munusami; Shaivism; Tamil literature; Devotional songs; Panchakritya; Spiritual significance; Temple; Cosmic Dance; Divine grace; Patanjali; Vyagrapada",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/02/blog-post_22.html"},
{id:13,title:"Song composed by a snake",year:"2010",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"Adiseshan, serving Maha Vishnu, witnesses Vishnu's bliss recalling Nataraja's dance. Desiring to see it, Adiseshan is reborn as Sage Patanjali, who, with Vyagrapada, performs Shiva Puja in Tillai Vanam, leading Shiva to promise the vision of Ananda Tandavam.",keywords:"Adiseshan; Patanjali; Maha Vishnu; Nataraja; Ananda Tandavam; Shiva Puja; Vyagrapada; Tillai Vanam; Chidambaram; Divine Dance; Yoga Nidra; Sages; Divine Blessing; Transformation; Mythology",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/02/blog-post_14.html"},
{id:14,title:"Amazing songs",year:"2010",cat:"Devotional Poetry",summary:"This post explores Tamil palindromes, \"iruvaḻi okkum sol,\" comparing them with English examples and highlighting challenges in Tamil orthography. It focuses on Thirugnanasambandar's significant contribution with a lengthy palindrome in his devotional \"Maalai Maatru Pathigam.\"",keywords:"Palindromes; Tamil poetry; Thirugnanasambandar; Maalai Maatru Pathigam; Devotional songs; Tamil literature; Venpa; Linguistic curiosities; Saivism; Palingdrome",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/02/blog-post.html"},
{id:15,title:"Navavarana Puja",year:"2010",cat:"Rituals & Worship",summary:"This content describes the significance of Navavarana Puja, the supreme form of Saktha worship dedicated to Sri Matha Bhuvaneswari Ambikai, residing in Sri Nagaram within the Sri Chakra, detailing her attributes and retinue.",keywords:"Navavarana Puja; Sri Chakra; Sri Nagaram; Bhuvaneswari Ambikai; Saktha worship; Maha Rajeshwari; Tripura Sundari; Divine Mother; spiritual rituals; sacred geometry; deity worship; Hindu goddesses; mantra",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/03/blog-post_9152.html"},
{id:16,title:"Spring Navratri",year:"2010",cat:"Festivals",summary:"This article discusses Vasantha Navratri, one of four significant Navratri festivals dedicated to Shakti worship, emphasizing its importance for health and well-being at the onset of summer, comparing it to a home 'Brahmotsavam'.",keywords:"Navratri; Vasantha Navratri; Shakti worship; Ambigai; Panguni month; Purattasi month; Hindu festivals; spiritual well-being; seasonal changes; Aashaada Navratri; Sharada Navratri; Shyamala Navratri; Vasanta Ritu",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/03/blog-post_09.html"},
{id:17,title:"Maha Shivaratri",year:"2010",cat:"Festivals",summary:"Maha Shivaratri, a major festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated on the waning moon's 14th night in Masi month, emphasizes fasting, vigil, and worship, drawing significance from various divine legends and promising immense spiritual benefits.",keywords:"Maha Shivaratri; Lord Shiva; Hindu Festivals; Fasting; Vigil; Bilva leaves; Shivaratri legends; Puranic stories; Devotion; Spiritual benefits; Tamil calendar; Masi month; Chidambaram; Monthly Shivaratri; Worship",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/03/blog-post_05.html"},
{id:18,title:"Jubilee",year:"2010",cat:"History & Legend",summary:"This post narrates the life and unwavering devotion of Sathanar, a Shiva devotee, and a divine play where Lord Nataraja, disguised as a devotee, accepts and relishes Sathanar's offering of \"kali,\" revealing his divine presence at Chidambaram temple.",keywords:"Sathanar; Shiva; Nataraja; Chidambaram; divine play; devotion; saint; Kali (food); Pattinathar; Thirupallandu; divine miracle; Agiri Ragam; Somanaaga Deva Deekshithar",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/03/blog-post.html"},
{id:19,title:"Time Math 1 2 3 4 5",year:"2010",cat:"Philosophy",summary:"The post compiles five articles on \"Time Math\" (கால கணிதம்), exploring ancient Indian astronomical calculations, Vedic references to time, and the significant contributions of scholars like Aryabhatta and Bhaskaracharya to understanding time as the fourth dimension in Hindu philosophy.",keywords:"Time; Kala Ganitham; Vedic mathematics; ancient Indian astronomy; Jyotisha; Hindu philosophy of time; celestial mechanics; calendrical systems; Saptarishi Era; Vedic texts; Indian scholars; mathematical heritage; cosmology",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-post.html"},
{id:20,title:"Kalidasa Part 1",year:"2010",cat:"History & Legend",summary:"This post, Part 1 of Kalidasa's biography, details how the renowned Sanskrit poet, initially uneducated, transformed into a genius through the divine grace of Goddess Kali after being rejected by an intelligent princess.",keywords:"Kalidasa; Goddess Kali; Sanskrit poetry; divine grace; transformation; Indian literature; ancient poets; devotion; Patliputra; Ujjain; legend",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/06/1.html"},
{id:21,title:"Kalidasa Part 2",year:"2010",cat:"History & Legend",summary:"Kalidasa, blessed by Kali, composed unparalleled Sanskrit epics like Kumarasambhavam, Malavikagnimitram, Meghadutam, and Shakuntalam. His literary genius, especially his use of similes, was celebrated, as evidenced by his influence on King Bhoja's court.",keywords:"Kalidasa; Sanskrit literature; Indian epics; Classical poetry; Kumarasambhavam; Malavikagnimitram; Meghadutam; Shakuntalam; King Bhoja; Poet; Literary genius; Simile; Ancient India; Hindu legends",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/07/2.html"},
{id:22,title:"The dance of Thiruvalluvar",year:"2010",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"This blog post explores the philosophical depth of Thirukkural and its author Thiruvalluvar, referencing Shiva's cosmic dance as a metaphor.",keywords:"Thiruvalluvar; Thirukkural; Nataraja; Shiva; Parvati; Dance; Tamil literature; Philosophy; Ethics; Mylapore; Kapaleeshwarar Temple; Cosmic dance",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-post_10.html"},
{id:23,title:"Anith Thirumanjanam",year:"2010",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"The Anitha Thirumanjanam festival at Chidambaram's Nataraja Temple features daily processions and special events like the chariot festival and the grand Thirumanjanam.",keywords:"Anitha Thirumanjanam; Chidambaram Nataraja Temple; Kodiettram; Ratha Utsavam; Pancha Murthigal; Somaskandar; Sivananda Nayaki; Vahana Processions; Dakshinayanam; Uttarayan; Arudra Darisanam",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-post.html"},
{id:24,title:"Ashada Navratri",year:"2010",cat:"Festivals",summary:"Ashada Navratri, celebrated in the Tamil month of Ani, is a special period to worship Goddess Parashakti for prosperity and agricultural abundance.",keywords:"Ashada Navratri; Parashakti; Saktha worship; Navratri festivals; Goddess worship; agricultural abundance; Ani month; Varahi Devi; Thanjavur; Brihadeeswarar Temple",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/07/blog-post.html"},
{id:25,title:"A blessed Ashada Navratri",year:"2010",cat:"Deities",summary:"Ashada Navratri, a significant Shakta worship event, celebrated for global prosperity and agricultural abundance, prominently featuring Sri Varahi Devi.",keywords:"Ashada Navratri; Sri Varahi Devi; Shakta worship; Navratri; Goddess worship; agricultural prosperity; global well-being; spiritual celebration; temple events; divine blessings",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/07/blog-post_22.html"},
{id:26,title:"Ganesha Chaturthi",year:"2010",cat:"Deities",summary:"Ganesha Chaturthi, celebrated on August 22, 2020, honors Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity representing auspicious beginnings and wisdom, known for writing the Mahabharata.",keywords:"Ganesha Chaturthi; Lord Ganesha; Vinayagar; Ganapathi; Pillaiyar; auspicious beginnings; wisdom; Mahabharata; Pilleyar Suzhi; Thoppu Kurnam; Agastya; Kaveri River",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/08/11092010.html"},
{id:27,title:"Maha Sangadahara Chaturthi",year:"2010",cat:"Festivals",summary:"Maha Sangadahara Chaturthi is a significant observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha, offering relief from troubles and obstacles.",keywords:"Maha Sangadahara Chaturthi; Lord Ganesha; Vinayagar; Sankatahara Chaturthi; Krishna; Moon; obstacles; troubles; worship; Devotion; Hindusim",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/08/28082010.html"},
{id:28,title:"Aadi Pooram Bangles Decoration",year:"2010",cat:"Festivals",summary:"Aadi Pooram in July 2020, a spiritually significant month for Ambika, marks the beginning of festivals and the auspicious Dakshinayana period.",keywords:"Aadi Pooram; Bangles Decoration; Dakshinayana; Ambika; Mariamman; Temple Festivals; Aadi Masam; Rivers; Monsoon; Aadi Amavasai; Pitru Dosha; Aadi Pathinettu; Padi Perukku",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-post_06.html"},
{id:29,title:"Namaskaram",year:"2010",cat:"Rituals & Worship",summary:"Namaskaram, a respectful greeting, signifies harmony, goodwill, and success, with various forms tailored to parents, teachers, deities, friends, and elders, tracing its roots to Vedic times and the powerful Sri Rudram chant.",keywords:"Namaskaram; Greeting; Respect; Harmony; Devotion; Parents; Teachers; Deities; Saranagathi; Sri Rudram; Yajur Veda; Vedic tradition",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-post.html"},
{id:30,title:"Brahma Vishnu Shiva fruit",year:"2010",cat:"Deities",summary:"The concept of divine mothers for Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, and their search for Anasuya as a surrogate mother, is explored.",keywords:"Divine Mother; Brahma; Vishnu; Shiva; Anasuya; Adi Shakti; Mata Pitru Guru Deivam; Motherhood; Hindu Mythology; Spiritual Significance",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/09/blog-post_20.html"},
{id:31,title:"Siyamanthaka Mani",year:"2010",cat:"Deities",summary:"This blog post recounts the legend of the Syamantaka Mani, a gem gifted by Surya to King Satrajit, which generated gold daily.",keywords:"Syamantaka Mani; Lord Krishna; Surya Bhagavan; Satrajit; legend; mythology; gem; gold; devotion; Dwarka",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/09/blog-post.html"},
{id:32,title:"Maha Annabhishekam",year:"2010",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"Maha Annabhishekam, the ritual of offering a grand food abhishekam to Shiva, is highlighted for its spiritual significance and the supreme merit of annadhanam.",keywords:"Maha Annabhishekam; Shiva; food; nourishment; vedas; upanishads; deities; divine food; annadhanam; merit; Sivalingam",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/10/22102010.html"},
{id:33,title:"Navratri",year:"2010",cat:"Festivals",summary:"Navratri is a nine-day festival celebrating Shakti and Goddess Saraswati, culminating in Vijayadashami, symbolizing victory and new beginnings.",keywords:"Navratri; Saraswati Puja; Vijayadashami; Sakta worship; Goddess Parashakti; Purattasi month; Ayudha Puja; Vidyarambham; Kolu; women's empowerment",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/10/08102010-16102010.html"},
{id:34,title:"The consecration",year:"2010",cat:"Rituals & Worship",summary:"The article discusses the significance of conch shells in Hindu worship, their types, and their association with deities and rituals, particularly during the consecration ceremonies in Shiva temples.",keywords:"Sankhabhishekam; conch shell; Shiva temples; Karthigai; sacred rituals; divine object; purification; celestial bodies; healing properties; astrology; temple consecration",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/11/blog-post_26.html"},
{id:35,title:"Karthigai Deepam Sokkapanai",year:"2010",cat:"Festivals",summary:"Karthigai Deepam in Tiruvannamalai celebrates Agni (fire) as the primordial cause of existence, aligning spiritual and scientific beliefs.",keywords:"Karthigai Deepam; Sokkappanai; Tiruvannamalai; Agni; Fire worship; Rig Veda; Upanishads; Big Bang; Spirituality; Science; Primordial cause; Infrared; Yagna",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/11/21.html"},
{id:36,title:"Skanda Sashti",year:"2010",cat:"Festivals",summary:"Skanda Sashti, celebrated on the sixth day of the waxing moon in the Tamil month of Aippasi, honors Lord Murugan, the Tamil God, and commemorates his victory over the demon Suran.",keywords:"Skanda Sashti; Lord Murugan; Tamil God; Surasamharam; Karthigai; Aippasi; Goddess Parvati; Lord Shiva; Brahma; Pranava Mantra; Sangam Literature; Devotion",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/11/17112015.html"},
{id:37,title:"Food donation",year:"2010",cat:"Rituals & Worship",summary:"Annadanam, the act of donating food, is considered the most virtuous and essential form of charity, offering immense blessings to both the giver and receiver.",keywords:"Annadanam; food donation; charity; virtue; blessings; puññiyam; tirukkuṟal; Karna; Mahabharata; feeding the hungry",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/11/blog-post.html"},
{id:38,title:"Arudra Darshan",year:"2010",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"Arudra Darshan in Chidambaram is a grand annual festival celebrating Lord Nataraja's cosmic dance during the Tamil month of Margazhi, culminating in a divine vision.",keywords:"Arudra Darshan; Chidambaram; Nataraja; Margazhi; Thiruvathirai; festivals; Hinduism; Lord Shiva; divine dance; religious events",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2010/12/blog-post.html"},
{id:39,title:"Blind person",year:"2011",cat:"Devotional Poetry",summary:"This blog post celebrates the achievements of Andhakakavi Veera Ragava Mudaliar, a blind Tamil poet, highlighting that disability is not a barrier to knowledge and creativity.",keywords:"blind poet; Tamil literature; Veera Ragava Mudaliar; disability awareness; inspiration; poetic talent; Andhakakavi; cultural heritage; literary figure; overcoming challenges",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2011/03/blog-post_23.html"},
{id:40,title:"The Unparalleled Pair Double Poets",year:"2011",cat:"Devotional Poetry",summary:"The story of the twin poets, born with disabilities but gifted with profound knowledge, who traveled and composed devotional Tamil literature.",keywords:"Twin Poets; Tamil Literature; Shiva Devotion; Disability; Poetic Genius; Spiritual Journey; Asvini Devas; Chola Nadu; Kalan-gam; Kalanthakam; Philosophical Poems",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2011/03/blog-post_15.html"},
{id:41,title:"The joyful dances of the Adalvallan",year:"2011",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"Lord Shiva as Nataraja performs the Ananda Tandava, representing the cosmic dance of creation and destruction, symbolizing the five divine functions and the five elements.",keywords:"Nataraja; Shiva; Ananda Tandava; cosmic dance; creation; destruction; five divine functions; five elements; Chidambaram; Pancha Kritya",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2011/03/blog-post.html"},
{id:42,title:"Lalitha Sahasranama Lakshana",year:"2011",cat:"Deities",summary:"Lalitha Sahasranama Lakshanam highlights the ease and inclusivity of chanting this powerful hymn to the Divine Mother, emphasizing its significance within the Shakta tradition.",keywords:"Lalitha Sahasranama; Shaktham; Adi Parashakti; Hinduism; Vedas; Upanishads; Puranas; Sri Vidya; Agasthya; Lopamudra; chanting; mantra; feminine divine",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2011/05/blog-post.html"},
{id:43,title:"Sahasranama Sammelanam",year:"2011",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"This post compares Sri Lalitha Sahasranama and Sri Nataraja Sahasranama, exploring the divine union of Shiva and Shakti.",keywords:"Sahasranama Sammelanam; Sri Lalitha Sahasranama; Sri Nataraja Sahasranama; Shiva worship; Shakti worship; Shiva Shakti union; ancient Hinduism; Brahmasri K. Parameswara Dikshitar; Kailasa mountain; Ravana",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2011/05/blog-post_26.html"},
{id:44,title:"Nataraja century",year:"2011",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"Nataraja Satakam, a Tamil literary form of 100 verses praising Lord Nataraja, was composed by the 18th-century scholar Chidambaranatha Munivar.",keywords:"Nataraja Satakam; Tamil literature; Satakam; Chidambaranatha Munivar; Dharmapuram Adheenam; Lord Nataraja; Thillai; devotional poetry; 18th century; ancient Tamil poetry",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2011/06/blog-post.html"},
{id:45,title:"The Ten Theerthams of Thillai Part 1",year:"2011",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"Thanjavur celebrates the grand event of the ten holy waters of Thillai, culminating in a sacred ritual with Sri Chandrasekarar.",keywords:"Thillai; Ten Theerthams; Thanjavur; Sri Chandrasekarar; Theerthavari festival; Thai Amavasai; Nataraja Temple; Holy waters; Pilgrimage; Devotion",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2011/07/blog-post.html"},
{id:46,title:"The Ten Divine Deities in Thillai Part 2",year:"2011",cat:"Pilgrimage",summary:"This post continues the exploration of ten divine water bodies in Thillai, focusing on Brahmateertham and its associated legends.",keywords:"Thillai; Dashatheertham; Brahmateertham; Vasishta Theertham; Simhavarman; Hiranyavarman; Patanjali; Vyagrapada; Sivaganga Theertham; Chidambaram; Vasishtar",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2011/09/2.html"},
{id:47,title:"Song composed by a snake Padaurai",year:"2011",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"This blog post describes the Ananda Tandavam, Lord Shiva's cosmic dance, as witnessed by Adishesha and Patanjali in Thillai.",keywords:"Shiva's cosmic dance; Ananda Tandavam; Adishesha; Patanjali; Thillai; Lord Vishnu; Nataraja; Adi Varaha; Mylapore; Kailash",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2011/11/blog-post_27.html"},
{id:48,title:"Pradosha Stotram and Ashtakam",year:"2011",cat:"Shiva",summary:"This blog post discusses the significance of Shiva worship, especially during Pradosham, and its ancient roots.",keywords:"Pradosham; Shiva worship; Vedas; ancient civilization; spiritual practices; devotion; religious rituals; Hinduism; spiritual significance; Tirayodashi",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2011/11/blog-post.html"},
{id:49,title:"The glory of Vibhuti",year:"2011",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"Vibhuti, revered as Tiruneeru, is a sacred ash symbolizing Shiva's presence and spiritual purity, representing equality and divine grace.",keywords:"Vibhuti; Tiruneeru; Bhasmam; Rakshai; Shiva; Sacred Ash; Spiritual Purity; Equality; Divine Grace; Symbolism; Siddhis",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2011/12/blog-post_29.html"},
{id:50,title:"The glory of Rudraksha",year:"2011",cat:"Deities",summary:"The glory of Rudraksha, considered an extension of Lord Shiva, is highlighted as essential for Shaivites and a sacred object for devotional practices.",keywords:"Rudraksha; Shiva; Shaivism; Panchakshara; mantra; spiritual practice; devotion; auspicious; divine; mythology; sacred bead",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2011/12/blog-post.html"},
{id:51,title:"Long live Lord Shiva",year:"2012",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"This blog post discusses the significance of worshipping Lord Shiva, the core tenets of Shaivism, and the importance of sacred ash, rudraksha, and the Panchakshara mantra.",keywords:"Shaivism; Lord Shiva; Namasivaya; Vibhuti; Rudraksha; Panchakshara mantra; Pasupathi; Panchabhutas; Nataraja; Vedas; Upanishads; mantras; divine grace",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2012/02/blog-post.html"},
{id:52,title:"The original hero of Abhirami Andathi",year:"2012",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"This blog post explores the profound connection between Abhirami Andathi and the spiritual significance of Chidambaram, a revered temple for Shaivites.",keywords:"Abhirami Andathi; Chidambaram; Nataraja; Shiva; Ganapathi; Panchabhuta Stalam; Akasha Stalam; Sivayalam; Kambar; Sekizhar; Thiruthondar Puranam; Ardra Darisanam; Deities; Pilgrimage",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2012/03/blog-post.html"},
{id:53,title:"Karthigai Deepam 2012",year:"2012",cat:"Festivals",summary:"Karthigai Deepam, a significant Hindu festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, marks the illumination of lamps and the victory of good over evil.",keywords:"Karthigai Deepam; Hindu festival; Tamil Nadu; lamps; illumination; victory of good over evil; religious celebration; tradition; Sivan; Murugan",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2012/11/blog-post.html"},
{id:54,title:"Growing Velavan form",year:"2015",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"Chidambaram temple, a significant Shiva pilgrimage site, showcases exquisite art, architecture, and the presence of various deities, including Palani Andavar, embodying Tamil beauty and wisdom.",keywords:"Chidambaram; Natarajar; Shiva; Palani Andavar; Murugan; temple architecture; Tamil culture; divine presence; ancient traditions; pilgrimage",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2015/01/blog-post.html"},
{id:55,title:"Mukkuruni Vinayaka",year:"2015",cat:"Deities",summary:"This post describes the Mukkuruni Vinayaka, a prominent deity at the Chidambaram Natarajar Temple known for granting boons.",keywords:"Mukkuruni Vinayaka; Chidambaram; Natarajar Temple; Vinayaka; Pillaiyar; Ganapathi; Deity; Hinduism; Temple; Ganesha",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2015/02/blog-post.html"},
{id:56,title:"Chidambaram Palalaya Vaibhavam",year:"2015",cat:"Kumbabhishekam",summary:"Chidambaram Nataraja Temple is holding a grand Mahakumbabhishekam on May 1, 2015, preceded by Balalayam rituals from March 2-8, 2015.",keywords:"Chidambaram; Nataraja; Kumbabhishekam; Balalayam; Mahasamprokshanam; Pooja; Homam; Devotional; Temple; Festivals; Rituals; Deities",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2015/03/01.html"},
{id:57,title:"He came He stood in my heart",year:"2015",cat:"Kumbabhishekam",summary:"The grand Kumbabishekam event for Chidambaram Sri Natarajar Temple is scheduled for May 1, 2015, with a Balaalayam ceremony taking place from March 2-8, 2015.",keywords:"Chidambaram Natarajar Temple; Kumbabishekam; Balaalayam; Devasabai; Chitsabai; Devotional; Rituals; Temple Event; Natarajar",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2015/03/blog-post.html"},
{id:58,title:"Chidambaram Palalayam Samprokshanam",year:"2015",cat:"Temple Events",summary:"The Chidambaram Natarajar Temple conducted a successful Palalayam Samprokshanam in preparation for the Maha Kumbabhishekam.",keywords:"Chidambaram; Natarajar Temple; Palalayam; Samprokshanam; Kumbabhishekam; Deekshidar; Yagam; Abhishekam; Chandramouleeswarar; Ratna Sabapathi; Devasabha; Patanjali; Thirumurai",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2015/03/blog-post_10.html"},
{id:59,title:"Chidambaram Maha Kumbabhishekam Magazine",year:"2015",cat:"Kumbabhishekam",summary:"This article announces the Maha Kumbabhishekam for Sri Nataraja at Chidambaram, scheduled for May 1, 2015.",keywords:"Chidambaram; Nataraja; Kumbabhishekam; Maha Samprokshan; Pilgrimage; Temple; Shiva; Patanjali; Vyagrapada; Deekshithars; Ananda Tandavam",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2015/03/blog-post_0.html"},
{id:60,title:"Koti Archana Lalitha Sahasranamam",year:"2016",cat:"Temple Events",summary:"An ancient temple in Kerala, India, is celebrating a grand Lalitha Sahasranamam Koti Archana event from July 16-25, 2016.",keywords:"Lalitha Sahasranamam; Koti Archana; Visalakshi; Viswanathar; Meenakshi; Sundareswarar; Kollangode; Palakkad; Kerala; temple; worship; festival",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2016/05/blog-post.html"},
{id:61,title:"Laksha Rudra Japa Chidambaram",year:"2016",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"Chidambaram's Sri Natarajar Temple will host a grand festival featuring 'Laksha Rudra Japa', 'Koti Archana', and 'Laksha Homa' for global well-being.",keywords:"Chidambaram; Natarajar Temple; Laksha Rudra Japa; Koti Archana; Laksha Homa; Maha Abhishekam; Devotional Festival; Spiritual Event; Lord Shiva; Panchakritya Dance; Sabhanaayagar",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2016/07/100000.html"},
{id:62,title:"Chidambaram Pandiya Nayak Kumbabhishekam",year:"2018",cat:"Kumbabhishekam",summary:"The grand Kumbabishekam for Sri Pandiya Nayakar, Sri Shanmuga Subramanya Swamy temple in Chidambaram, dedicated to Lord Murugan, was held on January 22, 2018.",keywords:"Kumbabishekam; Chidambaram; Pandiya Nayakar; Shanmuga Subramanya Swamy; Lord Murugan; Natarajar Temple; Devotional rituals; Tamil God; Homa Pooja; Veedhi Ula",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2018/01/blog-post.html"},
{id:63,title:"Nataraja Jyoti at midnight",year:"2018",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"A midnight \"Nataraja Jyoti\" event at the Chidambaram Natarajar Temple on January 4, 2023, highlights the deity's cosmic dance and spiritual significance.",keywords:"Nataraja; Chidambaram; Jyoti; Midnight; Cosmic Dance; Ananda Tandavam; Pancha Bootha Sthalam; Akasha Sthalam; Chitsabha; Patanjali; Vyagrapada",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2018/06/blog-post.html"},
{id:64,title:"Ashtabandhana Maha Kumbabhishekam 2018",year:"2018",cat:"Kumbabhishekam",summary:"This article announces the Ashtabandhana Maha Kumbabhishekam for various deities at Chidambaram Natarajar Temple on August 30, 2018.",keywords:"Ashtabandhana; Maha Kumbabhishekam; Chidambaram; Natarajar Temple; Vigneshwara; Navagraha; Sathanathar; Sankhudi Pillaiyar; Artha Jama Azhagar; Yagam; Veda Parayanam; Thirumurai Parayanam; Panchaloha Vigrahas; Procession; Chidambara Rahasya",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2018/08/blog-post.html"},
{id:65,title:"Sri Sivakama Sundari",year:"2019",cat:"Kumbabhishekam",summary:"This blog post discusses the Ashtabandhana Maha Kumbabishekam of Sri Sivakama Sundari temple within the premises of the Sri Natarajar Temple in Chidambaram, emphasizing its significance in Shakta worship.",keywords:"Chidambaram; Sri Sivakama Sundari; Natarajar Temple; Kumbabishekam; Shakta worship; Ambigai; Goddess; Tamil Nadu; Hinduism; Temples",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2019/01/28-11.html"},
{id:66,title:"Kumara Temple Chidambaram",year:"2019",cat:"Kumbabhishekam",summary:"The article details the Maha Kumbabhishekam of Sri Selvamuthukumaraswami Temple within Chidambaram Natarajar Temple complex.",keywords:"Kumbabhishekam; Chidambaram; Kumara Temple; Murugan; Selvamuthukumaraswami; Natarajar Temple; Skanda Sashti; Brahmopadesam; Aadhi Guru; Vaishnavism; Shaivism",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2019/02/11012019-09-10.html"},
{id:67,title:"Chidambaram Vedamata Sri Gayatri Devi",year:"2019",cat:"Kumbabhishekam",summary:"Chidambaram celebrates the Kumbabhishekam of three temples: Sri Sivakama Sundari, Sri Valli Devasena Sametha Selva Muthukumaraswamy, and the ancient Veda Mata Sri Gayatri Devi temple.",keywords:"Chidambaram; Kumbabhishekam; Gayatri Devi; Natarajar Temple; Sivakama Sundari; Murugan Temple; Vedic mantras; Five-faced Gayatri; Pilgrimage; Temples",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2019/02/11022019-0900-1000.html"},
{id:68,title:"Ashtabandhana Maha Kumbabhishekam 2019",year:"2019",cat:"Kumbabhishekam",summary:"Chidambaram Sri Natarajar Temple conducted an Ashtabandhana Maha Kumbabhishekam for eight shrines on September 11, 2019.",keywords:"Ashtabandhana Maha Kumbabhishekam; Chidambaram; Sri Natarajar Temple; Kumbabhishekam 2019; Vigneshwara Puja; Dakshinamoorthy; Ayyappan; Meenakshi Sundareswarar; Yaga Sala; Veda Parayanam; Thirumurai Parayanam; Annadanam",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2019/09/blog-post.html"},
{id:69,title:"Chidambaram Sri Moolanathar Temple",year:"2020",cat:"Kumbabhishekam",summary:"The Moolanathar Temple within the Chidambaram Natarajar complex is holding a grand Ashta Bandhana Swarna Bandhana Maha Kumbabishekam.",keywords:"Chidambaram; Moolanathar Temple; Kumbabishekam; Natarajar Temple; Umai Parvati; Srimoolanathar; Ashta Bandhana Swarna Bandhana; Devotional; Pilgrimage; Tamil Nadu; Temples; Rituals",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2020/01/blog-post.html"},
{id:70,title:"A grand triple festival",year:"2021",cat:"Temple Events",summary:"Chidambaram Sri Natarajar Temple is hosting a grand triple festival including Sahasra Chandi Parayanam, Maha Yagam, and Sri Muniswarar Kumbabhishekam.",keywords:"Chidambaram Natarajar Temple; Triple Festival; Sahasra Chandi Parayanam; Satha Chandi Homam; Adhirudra Japam; Maha Yagam; Sri Muniswarar Kumbabhishekam; Devotional Rituals; Hindu Festivals; Divine Abhishek",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2021/08/blog-post.html"},
{id:71,title:"Chidambaram Kodi Archana Laksha Homam",year:"2023",cat:"Temple Events",summary:"Chidambaram Nataraja Temple is hosting Kodi Archana, Athirudra Maha Yagam, Laksha Homam, and Mahabhishekam for global well-being and prosperity.",keywords:"Kodi Archana; Laksha Homam; Athirudra Maha Yagam; Mahabhishekam; Nataraja; Chidambaram; Sivakami Sundari; Deekshithars; Thirumurai; Vaithika Neri; Kumbabhishekam",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2023/12/blog-post.html"},
{id:72,title:"Records 2009-2023 Index",year:"2025",cat:"Nataraja/Shiva",summary:"This index covers a range of Tamil spiritual topics from 2009-2023, focusing on Lord Nataraja and various devotional practices.",keywords:"Nataraja; Shiva; Chidambaram; Temple Events; Festivals; Devotional Practices; Pilgrimage; Rituals; Deities; Tamil Spirituality",url:"https://natarajadeekshidhar.blogspot.com/2025/08/2009-2023.html"}
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