The Imperial Cholas of South India is unquestionably the longest ruling dynasty in Indian history. Their grand empire can be traced back to 3rd century BCE as they find mention in the 13th ...

A frail old man approached a family entering the temple at Darasuram, asking if he could take them on a guided tour to share information about the art and architecture of the temple. The family ...

One of the most beautiful architectural creations of the Chola dynasty in stone is the 12th century Airavatesvara temple, dedicated to God Siva in Darasuram, near Kumbakonam. CHENNAI: One of the ...

Thanjavur: A permanent solution would be found for draining rain water that stagnates in the well known Airavateswaraswamy temple at Darasuram on the outskirts of Kumbakonam, assured R.S.Jamwal ...

Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Airavateswara temple in Darasuram built by Rajaraja Chola, Rajendra Chola and Raja Raja II respectively. These Shiva were built across a period of 150 years ...

authorities to shut Big Temple and Darasuram Airavateswarar temple till May 15. As per the instructions, the state government on Friday ordered the closure of tourist spots, including temples ...

Smaller than the Brihadeeswarar Temple and Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, the Airavateswarar Temple in Darasuram near Kumbakonam is the third in the list of the Great Living Chola Temples.

The Airavatesvara temple at Darasuram in Thanjavur district, a UNESCO world heritage site, turns into a swimming pool every time there is a heavy spell of rain. Local children swim in the flooded ...

In its petition, the outfit stated that Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram and Naganathaswamy Temple in Manambadi were built by Raja Raja Chola and his son Rajendra Chola, respectively ...