The Big Temple at Tanjavur - Part II
The whole atmosphere was very serene, calm and quite. I would usually sit down on the grass and read a book.
Tanjavur -
capital of the Cholas
Due to over exposure Chittanavasal paintings have undergone considerable deterioration since I saw them first, twenty years ago.
Nagapattinam - pilgrim spot
Nagapattinam is a unique pilgrim centre where the confluence of the three major religions of India (Hinduism, Islam and Christianity) takes place.
Other Temples of Kumbakonam
Kumbakonam is a temple town and consists of hundreds of temples.
Kumba Mela of Kumbakonam
The planetary position akin to when this event happened reoccurs, only once in twelve years, on the full-moon day of the month of Kumbam.
More about Devdasis
The famous 8th century Tamil saint poet, Sundara Moorthy Nayanar, married a dancing girl at
Tiruvarur.
Temple Devdasis - Thiruvakkarai Part VI
The women did not marry but did enjoy the freedom to relate to any man they chose.
Tiruvakkarai - Part V
In fact Bharat Natayam would have been all but forgotten but for the efforts of Rukmini Devi Arundale, who revived the dance heritage of India.
Tiruvakkarai - Part IV
One of the inscriptions on the first prakaram (west of the gopuram) contains a warning for those who may try to misuse the temple funds.
Tiruvakkarai (Part Three)
Dwarapalakas there are two lions. The importance of these Dwarapalakas is that they appear to be different each time when watched from front or from the rear side. The sculptural beauty of these idols is really noteworthy.
Tiruvakkarai (Part Two)
The temple complex in Tiruvakarai houses shrines, both to Shiva and Vishnu apart from Mother Kali…
Tiruvakkarai
The garland of human skulls is three-dimensional and can be seen from the backside also. The Kali is having large sized teeth and big eyes...
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