Temples We Saw Along the Way

Kailasanathar Temple








a Nandi from the Front


...and Nandi's Profile. He's Shiva's vahana.














Empty temple pond (temple is currently being renovated).


When they are full, only Hindus are allowed to take purification baths in them.
























Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple


"Nooru Kaal Mandapam" (100 pillared hall), constructed out of only one piece of stone!!!






This temple's deity, called "Atthigiri Varadar" (brought out only once every 40 years, for 48 hours) is kept at the bottom of the temple pond








I have no information or links on what this towering thing is--but it sure is beautiful....









Kamakshi Amman Temple











Throngs of ladies in red, waiting to enter the temple.




Here are the elephants who were on their break, and not allowed (by union rules) to do any bonking.

Fancy-schmansy!