About Airavatesvara Temple
Airavateswara Temple in Darasuram is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The main deity is called as “Airavateswara”. As per Hindu Mythology the white elephant named Airavata (the Vehicle of Lord Indra, the head of Devas), got his original color after taking bath in the tank water here for being cursed by Sage Duruvasar. Lord Shiva relieved him from Curse at this place. The sculptures on the sides of stepping stones are astonishing. Also when Yama got cursed and has burning sensation all over his body, he came down to this place and took bath in the tank. After taking bath and worshipping Lord Shiva in this temple, the burning sensation stopped it seems and so the tank is termed as “Yama Theertham”.
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Places to Visit near Airavatesvara Temple
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu
2.6 km from Airavatesvara Temple - See map
Located amidst of Kumbakonam Town, Adi Kumbeswarar Temple is major attraction of the town. Aging 1300 years, the temple is strongly connected with...
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Darasuram, Tamil Nadu
2.7 km from Airavatesvara Temple - See map
Darasuram is famous for the Airayateswara temple that boasts of stone carvings depicting different stories related to Lord Shiva. Entrance of the...
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Sarangapani Temple, Tamil Nadu
3.1 km from Airavatesvara Temple - See map
Sarangapani temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the 108 holy abode of Lord Vishnu. It is also termed as “Pancharanga Kshetram”....
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Patteeswaram Temple, Tamil Nadu
3.6 km from Airavatesvara Temple - See map
Patteeswaram is the tiny village nearby Kumbakonam. The village got its name after the calf of divine cow Kamadhenu, called “Patti”. The...
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Mahamaham Tank, Tamil Nadu
4 km from Airavatesvara Temple - See map
Spreaded across 6.2 acres of land, Mahamaham tank is most sacred pilgrim spot where Mahamaham is celebrated once in every 12 years. There are 20...
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Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Tamil Nadu
5.1 km from Airavatesvara Temple - See map
The Swamimalai Murugan temple is located on the banks of Cauvery river and is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess...
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Uppiliappan Temple, Tamil Nadu
10.7 km from Airavatesvara Temple - See map
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Uppiliappan Perumal Swamy), Uppiliappan Temple is located in Thirunageswaram nearby Kumbakonam. Being one of the 108...
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Suryanar Temple, Tamil Nadu
18.9 km from Airavatesvara Temple - See map
The Suriyanar temple is dedicated to Sun God. The main Gopuram is 15 meter high with three stories. With this temple as center all other Navagraha...
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Thirumanancheri, Tamil Nadu
32.7 km from Airavatesvara Temple - See map
Thirumanancheri is a place of religious importance in the Pudukkottai District. Famous for the Sri Kalyanasundareswarar Swamy Temple where...
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Thanjavur Palace, Tamil Nadu
35.3 km from Airavatesvara Temple - See map
The official residence of Tanjore Maratha King, Bhonsle, is the Thanjavur Palace. Originally the palace was built by Nayakars who then handed it...
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Schwartz Church, Tamil Nadu
36.5 km from Airavatesvara Temple - See map
In order to honor a Danish Missionary Rev.Frederick Christian Schwartz, King Serfoji built this Church. The church dates back to 17th century. The...
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