
Sri Raghavendra Matha
Step out to the sacred birthplace (Avatara Sthala) of 17th-century saint Guru Raghavendra Swami, just down the street from the homestay.
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Your own private AC 2BHK, quiet and with free parking — 190 m from Guru Raghavendra Swamy’s birthplace and 15 minutes from the Nataraja Temple.
Book Now on WhatsApp Take a look around 4.8/ 5★★★★★75 Google reviews01 — THE STAY
The everyday comforts that make a trip feel a little more familiar.
Bharathi Homestay offers entire air-conditioned flats in Bhuvanagiri — a private, Airbnb-style alternative to hotels and lodges in Chidambaram — near the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple (a 15-minute drive). Away from the crowded temple streets, you get a quiet night, a safe place to park inside the premises and a room for your driver. With child-friendly facilities and free Wi-Fi, there’s room to plan your stay around you.
Kitchens are available in some flats. An entire 2BHK starts from ₹2,000 per night. Call us to discuss the flat and arrangements that suit your visit — we can also arrange a cab for darshan and sightseeing.
AC in both bedrooms
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Inside the premises
A place for your driver to rest
Available in some flats
Carrom and an extra cot on request
Peace of mind for families
Airport pickup and trips on request
PLAN YOUR DARSHAN
Chidambaram Nataraja Temple is about 15 minutes’ drive from Bharathi Homestay.
Approximate timings, checked 3 November 2026. The temple closes during eclipses and timings change on festival days, so please confirm locally. See all six poojas, dress code and tips →
02 — AROUND THE HOMESTAY
A closer look at our spaces.
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Property photos from Bharathi Homestay’s shared Google listing and supplied directly by Bharathi Homestay.
03 — GUEST EXPERIENCES
★★★★★
From 75 Google reviews
Read reviews on Google ↗Rating checked 11 November 2026The location is convenient and calm…
The homestay is located in a quiet area, and the rooms were exceptionally clean.
WE’LL SEE YOU HERE.04 — FIND YOUR WAY HERE
Planning a visit to Chidambaram? Find Bharathi Homestay on Muthachi Pillaiyar Kovil Street in Bhuvanagiri.
Muthachi Pillaiyar Kovil StFOR FAMILY FUNCTIONS & GROUP TRIPS
Coming to Chidambaram for a wedding, a family function or a temple trip with relatives? Book two, three or all four flats in the same building, so the whole family stays together — and every family still has its own flat.
Wedding seasons and festival dates fill up early, so call or WhatsApp us as soon as your dates are fixed.
FOR SRI RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY DEVOTEES
Bhuvanagiri is the birthplace (Avatara Sthala) of Guru Sri Raghavendra Swamy, and the Sri Raghavendra Matha is just 190 m from Bharathi Homestay — an easy walk for early-morning darshan and seva.
Special days at the Matha draw devotees from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and across Tamil Nadu, so please book early for those dates.
05 — EXPLORE FROM HERE
Make Bharathi Homestay your starting point.
Find a place for your next day out.

Step out to the sacred birthplace (Avatara Sthala) of 17th-century saint Guru Raghavendra Swami, just down the street from the homestay.

Visit Chidambaram’s landmark temple, dedicated to Shiva as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer.

Explore the mangrove waterways by boat. Directions lead to the visitor area at Pichavaram.

Plan a visit to this Shiva temple, where the deity is worshipped as Vaidyanathan.

See the Brihadisvara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Chola-era monument and the former imperial capital of Rajendra Chola I.
Sri Raghavendra Matha, Nataraja Temple, Vaitheeswaran Koil and Gangaikonda Cholapuram photos supplied by Bharathi Homestay.
Approximate driving distances from Bharathi Homestay, Bhuvanagiri, checked on Google Maps on 12 September 2026. Routes may change with road closures; city and campus distances depend on your exact destination. Open directions for the latest route and travel time.
06 — GOOD TO KNOW
Can’t find your answer? Call or WhatsApp us on +91 84381 96257.
About 8.5 km — roughly a 15-minute drive. We’re in Bhuvanagiri, and Sri Raghavendra Matha is just 190 m down the street.
The temple is generally open from 6:00 am to 12 noon and from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The first pooja (Kalasandhi) is around 7:45 am and the last (Ardhajamam) around 9 to 10 pm. Timings change on festival and eclipse days, so please confirm locally.
Just 190 m — a short walk. Bhuvanagiri is the birthplace of Guru Sri Raghavendra Swamy, and many devotees stay with us to visit the Matha.
By road, Chidambaram bus stand is about 9.8 km, Chidambaram railway station about 10.6 km and Annamalai University about 10.7 km from the homestay.
An entire 2BHK starts from ₹2,000 per night. Call or WhatsApp us on +91 84381 96257 for current rates and availability for your dates.
Yes. Parking is free inside the premises, and we have accommodation for drivers. Just let us know when you book.
Yes. You can book two, three or all four flats in the same building so your family stays together. Call or WhatsApp us on +91 84381 96257 as soon as your dates are fixed — wedding and festival dates fill up early.
Yes. We can arrange a cab for darshan, the function venue or sightseeing on request. For pooja timings and dress code, read our free Chidambaram Nataraja Temple guide on this website.
Check-in is from 2 PM and check-out is by 12 noon. If you need a different time, call or WhatsApp us and we’ll try to arrange it.
Chidambaram gets very busy during the Nataraja Temple’s major festivals — Arudra Darshan (Margazhi, December–January), Aani Thirumanjanam (June–July) and Natyanjali around Maha Shivaratri — and on special days at the Raghavendra Matha. Book as early as you can for those dates.
It’s an entire private flat — like an Airbnb stay, but booked directly with us. Instead of a single hotel or lodge room, you get your own air-conditioned 2BHK with space for the whole family, from ₹2,000 per night.
Yes. We offer air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi.
Yes, there’s free covered parking beside the homestay.
Yes, the homestay is child friendly, and there’s a hall for spending time together. An extra cot may be available — just ask when you enquire.
Yes. Kitchens are available in some flats, so you can cook your own meals just the way you like. Let us know when you enquire and we’ll suggest a suitable flat.
An airport shuttle is available. Please ask about arrangements when you book.
Call or WhatsApp us on +91 84381 96257. We’ll confirm availability, room options and rates directly.
Popular trips include Chidambaram Nataraja Temple (≈8.5 km), Pichavaram Mangrove Forest (≈18.6 km), Vaitheeswaran Koil (≈33.6 km) and Gangaikonda Cholapuram (≈42.5 km).
LET’S MAKE IT A STAY
Entire 2BHK from ₹2,000 per night. Call or WhatsApp us for availability, room options and current rates.
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