NATARAJA STATUE IN SIVA TEMPLE AT KUTHALAM TALUK

During the sangam age the country was ruled by the Cheras the Cholas and the Pandyas and the Tamil country Kuthalam is one of the most ancient and most celebrated temples in Tamil Nadu. It is great religious as well as historic and cultural significance. Kuthlaam is associated with Nataraja or Siva in his Anandatandava pose the cosmic dance of bliss. Chola Statue - Tamil literature – Tirumular – Tirumanthiram – Tiruvaci – Ohm – Si – va - ya – na – ma – rhythmic 23 numbers. The word kovil or temple in the Tamil saivite tradition refers to none other than the Kuthalam in around temples are Thirumanachery and Thiruvelvikudi this temple built by later chola temples.