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AiravathesvaraTemple

The Airavathesvara Temple was built by RararajaChola II. It was constructed in 12th century AD. There is a lot of art and architecture built into the temple. The front of the temple has a huge chariot which is drawn by some horses.This is also one of the powerful temples of south india.PeriyaNayaki Amman temple is situated close to this temple. History says, that Lord Indra’s White Elepant, Iravata has worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple, and also Lord Yama has worshipped in this temple.

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