Arudra Nakshatra (Thiruvathirai in Tamil) falls on Monday, January 13, marking the day when Lord Shiva first performed his cosmic dance. This makes the sighting of the star and the associated ...

Who bears a blazing fire on his majestic forehead ... It vividly describes the cosmic dance (Tandava) of Shiva, symbolizing the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction.

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, ...