February 3, 2010
![]() i637 Wind power on the road from Kanayakumari to Madurai |
![]() i641 Wind power on the road from Kanayakumari to Madurai |
![]() i3986 Sri Meenakshi Temple meets urban chaos in Madurai |
![]() i3988 The similar architecture and riot of color of Sri Meenakshi Temple suggests they Hampi may once have looked |
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![]() i4008 Scale model of the temple |
![]() i4013 Shadows but still bright colors and shimmering brass await in the temple's interior |
![]() i4016 Deep inside the temple, the temple elephant gives blessings for cash in robotic fashion |
![]() i4017 Painted ceiling on the edge of the courtyard |
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![]() i4020 Ceremonial cart and goddess |
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![]() i4035 Everyone needs a giant brightly painted cow |
![]() i4036 Everyone needs a giant brightly painted cow |