Published - December 25, 2025 12:50 pm IST - CUDDALORE The 10-day Arudra Darshan festivities began with the flag hoisting at the Sri Natarajar Temple in Chidambaram in Cuddalore district on December 25, 2025 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The 10-day Arudra Darshan festival began with flag hoisting at Sri Sabanayagar Temple, popularly known as Sri Natarajar Temple in Chidambaram on Thursday (December 25, 2025), amid the chanting of hymns. After special pujas to the presiding deities Lord Natarajar and Sivagami Sundari and to the flag mast, the flag was hoisted. Hundreds of devotees witnessed the rituals, which were held between 7 a. m.