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Airavatesvara Temple Darasuram

Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India

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Overview

The third Great Living Chola temple — a stone chariot mandapa with musical steps and carvings so fine they read as ivory, at tiny Darasuram.

Why visit: The Chola dynasty's most delicate hour, UNESCO-listed and quiet.

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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

1–2 hrs

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Within

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