Lord Shiva, the most worshiped god in Hinduism, is revered in many temples ... One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, this temple is among the most sacred places for Shiva worshippers.

The Airavatesvara temple complex, built by Rajaraja II, at Darasuram features a 24-m vimana and a stone image of Shiva. The temples testify to the brilliant achievements of the Chola in architecture, ...