The Airatesvara Temple in Dharasuram, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India


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 Shiva in the rare incarnation as Kankalamurti, the mendicant


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