Chidambaram, on his first visit to the shrine after assuming charge of Finance Ministry recently, was accompanied by his wife Nalini, son Karti Chidambaram and daughter-in-law Srinidhi Karti and other family members.
Temple management presented him with sacred water, 'laddu' prasadam and a silk cloth.
Chidambaram and his family members were in the temple for about half-an-hour, temple sources told PTI.
Before offering prayers, the Minister along with other family members witnessed an hour-long 'bharatanatyam