One of many shrines

Two important temples

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December 23rd 2016
Our last two stops, Ramaswaram and Madurai, are both dominated by significant temples. These temples are massive structures and very highly significant to the Hindu faithful. As tourists we have been welcomed to observe the devotees but there have been a few conditions of entry. The core of each temple contains an artifact that is sacred. In the case of the temple in Ramaswaram it's a small mou ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more