Dharasuram
Dharasuram is located at a distance of 4 kms from kumbakonam. There is a beautiful temple in this village known as the Airateshwara Temple which was built by Raja Raja Chola 2 in the 12th century. This temple is a wonderful example of the chola temple architecture.
Each column in the front of the temple has a sculpture. Some of the original stone sculptures were replaced with concrete and brick sculptures. The original art pieces were moved to the art gallery in Tanjore palace. These sculptures depict the great epics in the country. This temple has a main shrine with a large lingam. The temple uses natural light from morning till evening.