carving idols on the inner wall of airavatesvara temple, darasuram, near kumbakonam, tamil nadu, india

airavatesvara ancient animal archelogical archeological architecture beautiful believes brown building carved ceremonial chola columns corridors culture darasuram engraved exterior external faith faiths famous gods gopuram granite great ground hall heritage hindu hinduism historical history idols india inscriptions kumbakonam landmark landmarks legend living lord many monument nadu outdoor religion religious restorations rows sculptures shiva shrines site siteds stone tall tamil temple temples the town wall walls world