#AiravateshvaraTemple
#Darasuram #TamilNadu
12th century Incredible masterpiece by #Cholas

Panel showing:
Ravana Uprooting Mount Kailash

As per ancient popular belief, Ravana, the great devotee of lord Shiva, prayed him to shift with his family from Kailash to Lanka BUT..

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Lord Shiva didn't agree.
Upset with this, arrogant Ravana began uprooting the Mount Kailash (see lowest part of sculpture). Learning this, lord Shiva pressed the thumb of his foot (see upper middle part of sculpture) that not only settled the Mount in its place but also...

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supressed arrogant Ravana. Realising his error Ravana cried for mercy which was then granted by lord Shiva (see upper part of sculpture)

The sculpture also shows images of devi Parvati with lord Shiva, some animals, sages etc

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