Airavatesvara Temple is a Hindu temple of Chola architecture located in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This temple, built by Chola emperor Rajaraja II in the 12th century CE is a UNESCO World Heritage Site , along with the Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur, the Gangaikondacholisvaram Temple at ...

The temple exhibits captivating sculptures, notably an astonishing portrayal of an elephant and bull sharing a head but separate bodies. Each body reflects distinct animal features, while the...

2025年1月20日 · The Airavatheeswarar of Darasumam Temple built by Raja Raja Chola II (Rajendra Chola) is an example of 12th century Chola architecture and is well preserved even to this day. The frontal columns of the temple have unique miniature sculpture.

The grand Airavastesvara Temple in Kumbakonam is a treasure-trove of history, facts and amazing art. The construction of the temple, which is now a UNSECO World Heritage Site, dates back to the 12th century CE and was built by the renowned Chola king Rajaraja Chola II.

2013年4月28日 · This temple (built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12 th century), along with the Brihadeeswarar temple at Thanjavur (built by Rajaraja Chola I) and the Brihadeeswarar temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram (built by Rajendra Chola I) make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site called the Great Living Chola Temples, and are all maintained by the ...

2023年10月29日 · The Airavatesvara Temple, built by Rajaraja II, is fashioned as a typical Dravidian-style temple with receding tiers or ‘tala’ forging a stunning pyramidal ‘shikhara’ or superstructure. It is one of the Great Living Chola Temples, and since the olden days, the Airavatesvara Temple has attracted devotees and travellers alike.

At the Airavatesvara Temple, Airavata, the white elephant of Lord Indra, sought solace and healing from Lord Shiva. Cursed by Sage Durvasa for disrespect, Airavata’s white skin regained its color through a divine dip in the temple’s sacred tank. This tale is intricately carved in stone within the inner chambers of the shrine.

2018年11月29日 · Airavatesvara Temple is a Hindu temple of Tamil architecture located in the town of Darasuram, near Kumbakonam in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This temple, built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century CE is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2013年1月1日 · The magnificent Airavateshwara Temple Darasuram was built by Rajaja Cholan II. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is maintained by the ASI. This temple is one of the three Great Living Chola Temples; the other two are Brahdeeshwara Temple at Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholeeswaram at Gangai Konda Cholapuram.

Darasuram is a railway station on Madras-Tanjore line, in the District of Tanjore. It is a very small town which has come to eminence due to the famous Siva temple of Airavateswarar, which abounds in archi tectural and rare sculptural specimens of workmanship.