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| Meenakshi-Temple, Madurai, India |
South India is full of colourful
temples. One of the biggest and nicest is Meenakshi Temple of
Madurai. This photo, I did from my hotel roof. In this hotel, nobody
stays because of its rooms, but beause of the location and the view.
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| Gopuram, Meenakshi-Temple, Madurai, India |
Meenakshi Temple of Madurai is one of
the great examples of the drawidian temple architecture. The oldest
parts are out of the 12th century. The Gopurams do not only look
huge, they are huge – they are 60 meters high!
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| Gopuram, Meenakshi-Temple, Madurai, India | |
Everywhere, it is possible to buy
offerings.
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| Offerings, Meenakshi-Temple, Madurai, India |
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| Offerings, Meenakshi-Temple, Madurai, India |
Pilgrims come here from all over India.
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| Pilgrim, Meenakshi-Temple, Madurai, India |
Power cuts are normal – no wonder....
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| Electricity, Madurai, India |
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| Flower Market, Madurai, India |
Very interesting is the market of
Madurai. Veggies, fruits and flowers are brought each morning from
the surrounding villages. Most flowers are used as offerings in the
temple. These flowers can be bought as single flowers or as a
garland. These garlands are perfect to put around a gods neck...
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| Flower Market, Madurai, India |
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| Flower Market, Madurai, India |
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| Vegetable Market, Madurai, India |
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| Vegetable Market, Madurai, India |
