The journey to Chidambaram passed through flat but heavily cultivated countryside, lots of sugarcane to start then rice paddies where there was more water for irrigation.
Our homestay wasn't where the maps put it but some kind locals told us where it was. But before we could leave, one insisted that we came to rest in her home - when we got there it was a three-room apartment with no furniture, just mats to sleep on and a not very nice loo she insisted I use!
The temple was unbelievable, brightly painted outside and heavily carved on the inside: unfortunately photos not allowed inside. We followed some loud music and discovered a traditional dance display performed by young girls - an 8-year-old stole the show.
Went back the next morning to see it in a different light. The famous "1000 pillars hall" was closed for renovations but there were workers inside so we poked our noses in and after a bit they said OK, come in - so we did!
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