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#AiravatesvaraTemple is located in Darasuram, near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. This temple, built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century CE. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. It also reverentially displays Vaishnavism and Shaktism also.
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📷1: With heavily ornamented pillars accurate in detail and richly sculpted walls, the #AiravateswaraTemple at Darasuram is a classic example of Chola art and architecture.
📷2: Beautifully Sculpted Mandapam Pillar.
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📷2: Beautifully Sculpted Mandapam Pillar.
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An early silver coin of Uttama Chola found in Sri Lanka showing the tiger emblem of the Chola and in Nagari script. Uttama Chola born Madurantaka ascended the Chola throne c. 970 CE succeeding Parantaka Chola II.
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