Madurai, Tamil Nadu: A living temple town in the style of Hampi

February 3, 2010


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Wind power on the road from Kanayakumari to Madurai
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Wind power on the road from Kanayakumari to Madurai
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Sri Meenakshi Temple meets urban chaos in Madurai
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The similar architecture and riot of color of Sri Meenakshi Temple suggests they Hampi may once have looked
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Scale model of the temple
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Shadows but still bright colors and shimmering brass await in the temple's interior
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Deep inside the temple, the temple elephant gives blessings for cash in robotic fashion
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Painted ceiling on the edge of the courtyard
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Ceremonial cart and goddess
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Everyone needs a giant brightly painted cow
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Everyone needs a giant brightly painted cow

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