This 12th-century Shiva temple was built by Raja Raja Chola II and is named after Airavat, the white elephant of Lord Indra.
Its steps produce the notes sa, re, ga, ma and on, and the last three create the sound of Om.
Look also for what may be the smallest Ganesha in granite: only 1.5 inches high, yet carved in such detail that even his navel is visible.
