Gandhi's Bloodstained Lunghi

Temple City, Religious Fervour

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March 3rd 2007
The temple is massive, and a little hunchback of Notre Dame. Lots of gargoyles. Was batted on the head by an elephant. A blessing in exchange for a rupee. Hinduism seems so practically commercial. Also saw the Gandhi museum, he was a dude. Sneakily ate meat when he was young so that he could be strong to withstand the Brits. His bloodstained loincloth was on display. A little gory, but makes him ... read more

Asia » India » Tamil Nadu » Madurai

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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