Temple Details

Airavatesvara Temple   Darasuram


About Airavatesvara Temple

Airavatesvara Temple is a Hindu temple of Dravidian architecture located in the town of Darasuram, near Kumbakonam in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This temple, manufactured by Rajaraja Chola II in the twelfth century CE is aUNESCO World Legacy Site, alongside the Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur, the Gangaikondacholisvaram Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram that are alluded to as the Great Living Chola Sanctuaries.

The Airavatesvara temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. Shiva is here known as Airavateshvara, in light of the fact that he was adored at this temple by Airavata, the white elephant of the ruler of the gods, Indra. Legend has it that Airavata, while experiencing a difference in shading curse from Sage Durvasa, had its hues reestablished by showering in the holy waters of this temple.

By Air
Kumbakonam does not have an air terminal. Closest airplane terminal is Considerate Air terminal. 
Kumbakonam 77 km away 
Common Air terminal (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 
Kumbakonam 108 km away 
Pondicherry Air terminal (PNY), Puducherry, Pondicherry 

By Rail
You can without much of a stretch get standard trains to Kumbakonam from other significant urban communities of the nation. 
Railroad Station(s): Kumbakonam (KMU) 

By Bus 
There are general transports from other significant urban communities of the nation to Kumbakonam. 
Transport Station(s): Kumbakonam

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1. Uppiliappan Temple, Kumbakonam

2. Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

3. Sarangapani Temple

4. Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple, Swamimalai

The Airavatesvara temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. Shiva is here known as Airavateshvara, in light of the fact that he was adored at this temple by Airavata, the white elephant of the ruler of the gods, Indra. Legend has it that Airavata, while experiencing a difference in shading curse from Sage Durvasa, had its hues reestablished by showering in the holy waters of this temple.

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