Temple wall

The red & white stripes on the wall is the trade mark of most temples in southern India. This one is in Thirukkadyur, Tamilnadu.
My post for Watery, Outdoor and ABC Wednesday.

Temple tank

Every other temple in southern India has a tank to go with it. The idea was to facilitate worshipers to wash their feet or bathe before entering the place of worship. In many places, however, the temple tanks are poorly maintained. This one belongs to Mayurnathar Temple at Myladuthurai, Tamilnadu.
My post for Watery and Outdoor Wednesday.

'Puja' time

It is puja time at Ramavilas Road Ramar temple,to which my wife is a visitor every morning. This photograph is credited to her. Taken in by pujari Gururaj's dedication, she sought permission to photograph him while offering prayers to Hanuman. Gururaj, a student of Mysore Sanskrit College, volunteers at the temple during off-class hours, morning and evening.
My World and Ruby Tuesday post this week.

Blue wall

The touch-up in blue doesn't give the place much of a face-lift, does it. This roadside temple at Myiladuthurai in Tamilnadu is crumbling around the edges.
Look up Blue Monday for more.

Temple elephant

Most temples in southern India have an elephant in residence. Elephants are the preferred animals that are designated to lead ceremonial processions around temples or carry the presiding deity on such processions. Pilgrims at Thirukadaiyur seek the blessings of the temple elephant.
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