Temple info -3840 Airavatheswarar temple, Kanchipuram. ஐராவதேஸ்வரர் கோயில்,காஞ்சிபுரம்
Temple info -3840 கோயில் தகவல்-3840 AIRAVATESWARAR TEMPLE - KANCHIPURAM Perhaps, the Pallavas have gifted Kanchipuram abundantly. That might be why many of the heritage marvels remain neglected in the city. Airavateswarar Temple is one of such lesser-known gems from the Pallavas. This temple with a small entrance is located in a busy corner on West Raja Street, opposite the famous Katchabeswara temple, surrounded by crowded shops. The later period ordinary tower may not encourage anyone to enter inside and explore. But, inside this simple entrance lies one of the city's most beautiful temples. The taller structures around the temple keep its beauty hidden from the outside world. Airavat is the name of the white elephant of Indra. Airavateswarar could mean the Lord of Airavat. I am unsure about any Puranic legend connecting the presiding deity with Airavata. The west-facing temple is small and has just the sanctum and a small Mukha Mandapa. The Nagara vimana is mainly d...