•Finest example of Dravidian style architecture from Chola Period.
•UNESCO World Heritage Site
•Lord Shiva was worshipped at this temple by Airavata, the white elephant of the king of the gods, Indra.
•Built in the 12th century by Rajraja Chola II.
•Water tank inside temple called Yamateertham.as King of Death (Yama) took a bath here.