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Darasuram Deity

दारासुरम्
Also known as: Dārāsuram, Airavatesvarar, Chola Temple

About

The presiding deity of the Airavateshwarar Temple in Darasuram, Tamil Nadu, built by Rajaraja Chola II. A Shiva linga in a temple known for its exquisite stone carvings. Represents the later Chola period's artistic refinement.

Attributes

Chola architectureUNESCO siteShivaStone carvings

Symbols

LingaNandiStone chariot
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Namaḥ Śivāya

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

Shaiva AgamasChola inscriptions

Regions Worshipped

DarasuramTamil Nadu

Iconography

Shiva linga. Temple known for its intricate stone carvings and the stone chariot. Artistic, refined expression.