Chidambara Rahasiyam () is a
Hindu
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belief that there is a secret message conveyed through the embossed figure near the shrine of
Shiva in the
Chidambaram Temple.
Since ancient times, it is believed that this is the place where Shiva and his consort
Parvati are present, but invisible to most people. In the temple, Chidambara Ragasya is hidden behind a curtain (symbolic of
Maya). Worship, or
darshan is possible only when priests open the curtain for special
pujas. Behind the curtain are golden leaves, as from the
Aegle Marmelos tree, signifying the presence of Shiva and Parvati. It is believed that
saints
In religious belief, a saint is a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness
Sacred describes something that is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity; is considered worthy of spiritual res ...
can see the gods in their physical form.
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Shaivism