Airavatesvara Temple’s Optical Illusion
This temple contains what might be the world's oldest optical illusion.

📜 11th- and 12th-century Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India, part of the Great Living Chola Temples UNESCO site.
🔍 Features a bas-relief depicting a unique elephant and bull optical illusion.

Why Go

🏛️ Key example of Chola architecture and craftsmanship👁️ Witness one of the world's oldest optical illusions🐘🐂 See the intricate bull and elephant merged carving🎵 Experience the musical 'singing steps'🎨 Admire intricate stone carvings depicting Hindu deities and Nayanar saints

Tips

📍 Located in Darasuram, a suburb of Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India.
🚌 Accessible by Indian Railways and Tamil Nadu bus services.

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