Hindu Temples at their most glorious

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Over the past 3 days we have travelled through towns and cities of South India and seen the most spectacular Hindu temples. Their age, character and beauty is breathtaking. Hopefully the pictures will give you some idea of their splendour.

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Photos

Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram
9th century temple currently used and very active

Sarangapawi Temple at Kumbakonam
13th century temple and now a World Heritage Site

Brihadish Temple
Another World Heritage Site

Brihadeesvara Temple at Tanjore
Yet another World Heritage Site

Temple Island of Srirangam
A complex of 49 separate temples extending to 148 acres. The picture shows just a few

At the temple complex
The two of us on a very hot roof without shoes

Comments

[vijay]

delhi guide
nice photos and nice blog....hope you have not forgotten Delhi..............................take care Bye..

[George]

Ha! Love the elephant. Temples amazing and so many of them to see in what looks like very hot conditions.xx