Full-Day Private Tour to the Sacred Complex of Airavatesvara Temple from Thanjavur
Highlights
Darasuram
religious, architectural, cultural
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Explore the majestic Airavatesvara Temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the town of Darasuram, Tamil Nadu. Get to know the life-like sculptures, marvelous architecture, and intricate carvings of the Chola reign. See the statue of Nandi, a gatekeeper of Lord Shiva, the musical stairs that produce musical notes, and the beautiful Ardhnarishwara diety.
Itinerary
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Marvel at the Sacred Complex of Airavatesvara Temple
- Visit the Airavatesvara Temple on a beautiful car ride from Thanjavur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a prime example of Dravidian architecture located in the town of Darasuram in the state of Tamil Nadu. Rajaraja Chola built this temple in the 12th century. Get to know the life-like sculptures, marvelous architecture, and intricate carvings of the Chola reign.
- You will start from the statue of Nandi, a gatekeeper of Lord Shiva, and proceed towards the musical stairs that produce musical notes when you throw stones at it; fascinating, isn't it? The guide will then introduce you to Maharayari, the multiple animal-faced protectors of the temple.
- Heading inside the temple, you will see the beautiful Ardhnarishwara diety in a unique form called Ardhnarisurya that you will not find anywhere else. Inside the main temple, the guide will help you examine the various pillars of different sizes, each with a unique story of its own! This site also houses the most beautiful intact statue of Lord Ganga, smiling from every angle, a unique sight you will get to admire up close.
- Finally, the guide will take you to see the Airavatesvara (the white elephant who worships Lord Shiva) and other surreal statues dedicated to Lord Shiva with his two sons standing on guard.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 4 | /group |
| 5 to 10 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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