India From Top to Bottom 2005: From Kannyikumari to Kashmir
South India - Page 18
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Another view of an evening puja with the ladies. I was enchanted with the colors, festivals, and spectacle in the Hindu pilgrimage center of Palani, located 2-3 hours north of Madurai in South India. |
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Palani pachyderm. For a few rupees, this temple elephant will be happy to bless you by placing its trunk on the top of your head. |
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This picture was taken by Lisa en route from Palani to Madurai. |
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Also taken by Lisa on the same train ride, heading south from Palani to Madurai. As mentioned previously, one of the pleasures of riding trains is meeting all the really cool people from all over India. |
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The West Tower of the amazing Meenakshi Temple in Madurai. We went to the Meenakshi Temple twice, finding the temple life and festivities fascinating and colorful. |
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