Location : Located in Tamilnadu near to kumbakonam. Area : 60 sq. kms. Population : Approx. 13,027
Tourist
Spot » Airavateshvara
Temple
How to reach Darasuram
? : Roadway :
Darasuram is accessible by road from most cities of Tamil Nadu. It is 5 kms drive
from Kumbakonam and about 35 kms from Thanjavur.. : Railway :
Darasuram is accessible by train from most cities of Tamil Nadu and Trichy is
an important railhead. : Airway :
The nearest airport is at Trichy
History of Darasuram
A 'Sculptor's dream in stone', musical
pillars, mandapam in the shape of a chariot,
a wealth of sculpture and painting are synonymous
with Airavateshvara Temple. The temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva, is a well-preserved example of
12th century Chola architecture. Darasuram is
an ancient town about 380 kms south of Chennai
in Tamil Nadu and also boasts a silk weaving
centre. The original name of Darasuram was Rajarajapuram,
which later got corrupted into Darasuram.
Airavateshvara
Temple
