Darasuram - Airavatesvara Temple
Dharasuram 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, built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century CE is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, along with the Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur.
The vimana
(tower) is 24 m (80 ft) high. The south side of the front mandapam is in the
form of a huge chariot with large stone wheels drawn by horses.
The
Airavatesvara temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shiva is here known as
Airavateshvara, because he was worshipped at this temple by Airavata, the white
elephant of the king of the gods, Indra. Legend has it that Airavata, while
suffering from a change of colour curse from Sage Durvasa, had its colours
restored by bathing in the sacred waters of this temple. This legend is
commemorated by an image of Airavata with Indra seated in an inner shrine. The
temple and the presiding deity derive its name from this incident.
It is said that the King of Death, Yama also
worshipped Shiva here. Tradition has it Yama, who was suffering under a Rishi's
curse from a burning sensation all over the body, was cured by the presiding
deity Airavatesvarar. Yama took bath in the sacred tank and got rid of the
burning sensation. Since then the tank has been known as Yamateertham.
Tirupattur - Sri Airavatesvarar Temple
தாராசுரம் - ஐராவதேஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்
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Main Deity
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Lord Shiva
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Name
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Sri Airavatesvara
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Goddess Name
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Sri Periya
Nayaki Amman
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Location
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Darasuram
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Temple Tank
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Yama
Theertham
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Significance
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UNESCO World Heritage
Site and World Heritage Monument,
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Ancient
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1000
years old
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Travel Base
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Kumbakonam
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How to Reach : Darasuram Shiva Temple is about 4 kms South West of Kumbakonam to Thanjavur Highway.
Through Train - From Chennai :
Rock Fort Express , Nagore Express and From Bangalore : Mysore Mayiladuthurai
Express.
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