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Chidambaram
is about 50 km south East of Neyveli noted for its ancient Nataraja Temple
and the Famous Annamalai University.
NATARAJA TEMPLE
Chidambaram
is globally known for its Nataraja temple. The dance of Lord Nataraja
symbolizes the process of continuous evolution and destruction of the
universe.
ANNAMALAI
UNIVERSITY
Annamalai University is one of the oldest educational institutions in south
India. It is located in the temple town of Chidambaram 250 km south of
Madras. Annamalai University was founded by Raja Sir Annamalai Chettiar in
1929. From its humble beginnings as Meenakshi College, it has now grown into
one of the largest private universities in India. The University has many
faculties now including Engineering, Medicine, Music, Dentistry, Pharmacy,
Arts & Sciences, Physical Education, Agriculture and many more. The main
campus now is spread over 744 acres to the east of Chidambaram. The
University has grown to such an extent that it is more of a "Twin
Town" to Chidambaram than a suburb.
Annamalai
University offers Graduate and Undergraduate level courses in almost
all fields. Perhaps the most famous field is the 'Distance Education' where people
from various walks of life are able to continue their education through
correspondence courses.
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