Darasuram or Dharasuram is a neighbourhood in the city of Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. [1] The area is known for the Airavateswara temple constructed by the Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century CE. The temple is a recognised UNESCO World Heritage monument.

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.

Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram is deicated to Lord Shiva. A UNESCO world heritage site, it is a part of the popular trio known as the Great Living Chola Temple along with Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur and the Gangaikondacholisvaram Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

Airavatesvara Temple is a Hindu temple of Chola architecture located in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

The Airavatesvara Temple is located 8 km from Kumbakonam and 34 km from Thanjavur. It is known for its heritage significance, positioned among eighteen medieval Hindu temples in Kumbakonam. The temple boasts a captivating Vimana, Mandapa, and Gopuram.

Nov 29, 2018 · 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.

Oct 29, 2023 · The Airavatesvara Temple is located in Darasuram, a nondescript hamlet located just 4 km away from Kumbakonam, the renowned pilgrimage centre. It lies in the Palaiyarai region, which continued to remain an important centre of Chola administration even after new capitals were established at Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram.

Dharasuram Temple, also known as the Airavatesvara Temple, is a splendid 12th-century Hindu temple located in Dharasuram, near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. Built by Rajaraja Chola II, it stands as a masterpiece of Chola architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sep 25, 2024 · The Airavatesvara Temple, located in Darasuram near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, is an architectural marvel built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century CE. It is one of the three temples recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site …

Airavatesvara Temple is a Hindu temple 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, along with the Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur, the Gangaikondacholisvaram Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram that are