This post and the next two posts includes some fine original photographs (through the lenses of Subhendu Kumar Das) of the following temples:
- Srirangam Temple, Srirangam (near Tiruchirapalli)
- Brihadishwara Temple, Tanjore
- Meenakshi Amman temple, Madurai
Srirangam is the largest temple in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world (The temple occupies an area of 156 acres). The temple is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining form of Lord Vishnu.
Rajagopuram (The main 'Gopuram') - current height of 73 m
'Aayiram kaal Mandapam' (hall with 1000 pillars)
Garuda.
Architectural brilliance - every statue tells you a story
Ancient Indian craftsmen - their meticulous effort - precision in work - details hidden in each work.
carvings on the inner walls of the temple.
Another Gopuram.
Outer walls of the temple Gopuram.
People walking inside the temple premises.
A small kid found inside the premises of the temple.
Being inside such a holy shrine or watching such a beautiful/innocent face, If these things wont give a person 'peace of mind', then what else will?
Foot note:
Photographer: SUBHENDU KUMAR DAS
Email: office.skdas@gmail.com
Photos taken on: November 4th, 2010
Information source: www.wikipedia.org
Photos taken on: November 4th, 2010
Information source: www.wikipedia.org
Brilliance through lenses!!!
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Four years already ! :D Hey ! ; am happy to find you after one arcane fourth Vaikunda Ekadesi. Why cannot you continue ; the statues said no huh ! Interception ; continue the works. The photos are GREAT. That man on horse inspires. People are here ; lot of goodwill ; never worry ; lot of wealth. Part 1 for all these is ; much need of few more photos. Inward The Intercept :D Great Going.
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