Darasuram Airavateswarar Temple
Category Historic
The Airavatheeswarar of Darasumam Temple built by Raja Raja Chola II (Rajendra Chola) is an example of 12th century Chola architecture and is well preserved even to this day. The frontal columns of the temple have unique miniature sculpture. Darasuram is alos a silk weaving centre. UNESCO declared this temple as a World Heritage Monument.