Tourists at the Airatesvara Temple in Dharasuram, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India

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The Airatesvara Temple in Dharasuram, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India The temple, constructed by Rajaraja II (r 1146-63) is a superb example of twelfth century Chola architecture and it's art depicts Shive in the rare incarnation as Kankalamurti, the mendicantTourists at the Airatesvara Temple in Dharasuram, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India The temple, constructed by Rajaraja II (r 1146-63) is a superb example of twelfth century Chola architecture and it's art depicts Shive in the rare incarnation as Kankalamurti, the mendicant

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