Tirunallurpperumanam Temple, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu India

This Shivastalam is located 6 km east of the Kollidam railway station south of Chidambaram, on the Chidambaram Mayiladuturai railroad. Tirunallurperumanam is the 5th in the series of Tevara Stalangal on the northern banks of the river Kaveri in the Chola region of Tamilnadu. It is known primarily for its association with Tirugnanasambandar; it was also the seat of Anglo French wars.

.The British took possession of this temple in 1744, were opposed by the Tanjore armies which were subsequently defeated. The British reoccupied the temple in 1759, and the French occupied it later. 

Tirunallurpperumanam Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located in Chidambaram, on the Chidambaram - Mayiladuthurai railroad. It was the seat of Anglo-French wars. In 1744, the British took possession of this temple by defeating Thanjavur armies, and later it was occupied by the French.

Several legends are associated with this temple. It is believed that Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma worshipped Lord Shiva here. The temple is also regarded as the marriage venue of Thiru Gnanasambandar, and it is believed that Goddess Parvati blessed the guests at the wedding. An annual festival is held here to commemorate this event.

The temple has two prakarams, and a Rajagopuram can be seen at the entrance. The outer prakaram consists of a 100 pillared hall and it houses an image of Thiru Gnanasambandar. Theerthams and artistic stonework add to the beauty of the temple.