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Arulmigu Thiru Courtrallanathar Swamy Temple, Courtallam, Tamil Nadu.
It represents one of the 5 Pancha Sabhas (dance halls) of Lord Nataraja (Lord Shiva in the dancing posture). The Dance form is Tirupura Thandavam and the hall is known as Chithirachabai. It is also known as Trikootaachalam. The temple is dedicated to Sri Thiru Courtrallanathar (Lord Shiva), Thirukootachalapathi and Kuzhalvoimozhi Amman (Devi whose voice is as sweet as the music of the flute). Of the Shakti Peethas of Goddess Ambika, this is Parasakthi Peetha. Goddess Ambika in the temple is praised as Kuzhalvoimozhi Nayaki.
Sources of Information:
1. http://www.courtrallanathar.tnhrce.in/index.html
2. http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=601
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirukutralam
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