Airavatesvara Temple
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Airavatesvara Temple is a Hindu temple of Chola architecture located in Darasuram, a suburb of Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This temple, built by Chola emper
The main temple
Entrance to the Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
Panoramic view of the courtyard and main temple of the Airavatesvara Temple
A vimana or pyramidal tower inside the Airavatesvara Temple
Chola art and architecture
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The period of the imperial Cholas in South India was an age of continuous improvement and refinement of Chola art and architecture. They utilised the wealth earned through their extensive conquests in
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