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
Brihadisvara Temple
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Brihadisvara Temple, called Rajarajesvaram by its builder, and known locally as Thanjai Periya Kovil and Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Shaivite Hindu temple built in a Chola architectural style located on
Airavatesvara Temple
…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 Gangaikonda Cholapuram that are referred to as the Great Living Chola Temples. The Airavatesvarar…
Brihadisvara Temple during Maha Shivaratri
Brihadisvara Temple complex seen from outside the walls
Nandi mandapam and the entrance gopurams, northeast view from courtyard
Another view of the entrance