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Airavatesvara Temple
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Rajaraja IIDravidaHindu (Shaiva)ASI-protectedAI Compiled
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Airavatesvara Temple is a historic stone temple located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. Constructed during the Rajaraja II period, it stands as a testament to India's rich temple-building tradition. This temple, built by Chola emperor Rajaraja II in the 12th century CE is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur, the Gangaikondacholisvaram Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram that are referred to as the Great Living Chola Temples. The Airavatesvarar temple is one among a cluster of eighteen medieval era large Hindu temples in the Kumbakonam area, Thanjavur District. The temple is dedicated t