Tamil RasiPanchangam · Calendar · Astrology
ChandrashtamamRishabam · for 2 d 7 h 50 m
7:22:00 PMThursday, 12 November

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Darasuram Airavateswarar Temple

Airavateswarar · Darasuram

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Darasuram Airavateswarar Temple, Darasuram
Photo: Darasuram, Airavatesvara Temple, Dusk, India, Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.

Significance

A temple built by Rajaraja Chola II. The temple story says Airavatham, the elephant of Indra, worshipped here.

It is on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.

Special features

  • A mandapam shaped like a chariot
  • Fine stone carvings
  • Steps that are said to make musical sounds

Darshan times, fees and festival dates can change. Before you go, check with the temple office or the temple's official website. The temple stories are given as devotees believe them, and they can differ from one temple to another.