The Shiva Tandava ... Tandava dance. May he bless us all with prosperity. Swirling through the deep recesses of his matted locks. Whose radiant forehead bears the blazing fire, And who wears ...

The Airavatesvara temple complex, built by Rajaraja II, at Darasuram features a 24-m vimana and a stone image of Shiva. The temples testify to the brilliant achievements of the Chola in architecture, ...