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Ingenious Chola Craftsmen, Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Imperial Cholas were not just mighty warriors they commissioned many magnificent monuments across their kingdom. Shaivism was the preeminent religion of the Chola empire and was definitely reinforced by Rajaraja I and Rajendra I and these excellent Chola centers of religion as well as learning were mostly sculpted around Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram, and Darasuram.

All the three temples Airvatesvara, and both the Brihadisvaras’ are symbols of artistic magnificence and ingenuity of Cholas and their craftsmen. How to reach Airavatesvara temple at Darasuram?

Tag : Magnificent Airavatesvara Temple | Content: gud2travel.com | Image: Via Wikimedia Commons | Update: 17-Mar-2021