[Indian Architecture] Temple with Musical steps
Airavatesvara Temple built by Rajaraja Chola II located in Darasuram (a small town near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu state in southern India) has a special type of steps.
Yes. It is called the musical steps. A small stone rolled over the steps will play the "Sa re ga ma" (the classical carniatic music).
The temple is constructed as if the whole temple is a chariot encased in a lotus floating on a lake.
This has been restricted for public access but the temple management will help you with the steps upon request.
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