Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, Tamil Nadu May 27, 2024

Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, Tamil Nadu

Within the Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu, tucked away amidst the tranquil landscapes of Darasuram, Kumbakonam, is a hidden gem of Dravidian architecture—the Airavatesvara Temple. This Hindu sanctuary, constructed under the patronage of Chola Emperor Rajaraja II during the 12th century CE, holds the esteemed status of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This sacred site pays homage to the traditions of Shaktism and Vaishnavism, along with Shaivism.

© Narayan Kumar Photography/Shutterstock

palette

Today in History

Stretching to the sky
Nothing says ‘San Francisco’ quite like...
May 27, 2025Mona Vale rockpool, Sydney, Australia

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Oct 20, 2025Hoffmanns two-toed sloth, Ecuador
Nov 11, 2024Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
Oct 31, 2025Bran Castle in Bran, Brașov, Romania
Aug 26, 2024Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
Sep 21, 2025Sea otters, Prince William Sound, Alaska, United States
Jun 22, 2025World Rainforest Day
Where fire and water meet
Jan 4, 2024Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
Jul 22, 2025Badlands National Park, South Dakota, United States
City of ice
Oct 5, 2024African elephants in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya
God’s Own Country
Mar 3, 2024World Wildlife Day
Feb 22, 2024Bathing boxes at Brighton Beach, Australia
Jan 14, 2024Whooper swans
Aug 21, 2025Wheatear, Peak District National Park, England
Sep 8, 2023International Literacy Day
Feb 6, 20262026 Winter Olympics
Gateway to Iberia
Dec 15, 2023SantaPark, Lapland, Finland
Feb 3, 2025Ribblehead Viaduct, North Yorkshire, England
Aug 17, 2024Alfanzina lighthouse, Algarve, Portugal
The top of Tennessee
Apr 7, 2025North American beaver, Moran, Wyoming, United States
This lake is no mirage
Say hello to these halophytes!
Teddy bears of the sea
Man-made, meandering Lake Powell
Feb 21, 2026Red fox, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States
May 10, 2024Misool, Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia