India From Top to Bottom 2005: From Kannyikumari to Kashmir
South India - Page 17
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Ganesha statue in Palani, near the tram ride, carting happy pilgrims to the top of the dome-shaped hill where Malaikovil Temple is located, avoiding a walk up the 659 stone steps to the top (we walked up) Ganesha is the chubby, jolly, elephant-headed Hindu god that is held in great affection by Hindus. Ganesha is the Remover of Obstacles. |
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Shaved heads, sporting that cool sandalwood paste look. We met a lot of very friendly people climbing up the 659 stone steps to the top of Malaikovil Temple in Palani. |
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More sandalwood hairdos. For some reason, a lot of Hindu temples have red and white vertically striped walls. If you know why that is, please email me and let me know! |
| A view from the top of the hill in Palani from Malaikovil Temple, a popular Hindu pilgrimage center. |
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An evening puja with the ladies, Palani.
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