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A young devotee paying homage face down on a hot midday at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson2 Comments
A young devotee paying homage face down on a hot midday at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
It’s a historic temple built a thousand year back. It was so hot and this young man was portraying face down to worship.

A young devotee paying homage face down on a hot midday at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape

Sunrise over the confluence of three oceans (Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean) behind the Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda rock, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson8 Comments
Sunrise over the confluence of three oceans (Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean) behind the Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda rock, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India
Sunrise brings colors unparalleled.

Sunrise over the confluence of three oceans (Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean) behind the Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda rock, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape · Still Life

Sculpture of Shiva as Gajasurasamhara (“The Slayer of the elephant demon”) depicted in one of the pillar of the Puthu Mandapam at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson2 Comments
Sculpture of Shiva as Gajasurasamhara ("The Slayer of the elephant demon") depicted in one of the pillar of the Puthu Mandapam at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
This sculpture was hidden among the encroachments but revealed once they’re cleared recently. It’s a rare sculpture depicting the mythical story where Lord Shiva slayed a demon that came in the form of elephant. This Puthu Mandapam was built during the early 1620 CE Nayak rule.

Sculpture of Shiva as Gajasurasamhara (“The Slayer of the elephant demon”) depicted in one of the pillar of the Puthu Mandapam at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife · Landscape

An Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) bird has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore

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A Black-and-white Bulbul (Brachypodius melanoleucos) has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore
It looked like a javan myna from afar but has a unique tail and plumage. Beautiful little bird and happy to have a sight of it.

An Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) bird has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore
Landscape

Clouds descending on Western Ghats, a view from the Poombarai Village View Point, Poombarai, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson2 Comments
Clouds descending on Western Ghats, a view from the Poombarai Village View Point, Poombarai, Tamil Nadu, India
Lush green blanket covered the entire mountain range and a sliver line of water fall coming down in the distance. It was a majestic view from that spot.

Clouds descending on Western Ghats, a view from the Poombarai Village View Point, Poombarai, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape · Still Life

A damaged clay statue of a warrior deity on horse being propped up with stick and ropes, Samanamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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A damaged clay statue of a warrior deity on horse being propped up with stick and ropes, Samanamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Good to see It’s standing up to the tides of time and retaining it’s colors.

A damaged clay statue of a warrior deity on horse being propped up with stick and ropes, Samanamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape · Still Life

Nandhi (Bull) statue facing the temple inside the Thanjavur Royal Palace, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

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Nandhi (Bull) statue facing the temple inside the Thanjavur Royal Palace, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Nandhi is always positioned facing God Shiva traditionally. This statue was facing Darbhar (Royal court) inside the palace complex which housed temples as well.

Nandhi (Bull) statue facing the temple inside the Thanjavur Royal Palace, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape · People

Front view of the Buddhist temple, Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet

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Front view of the Buddhist temple, Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet
One of the sacred Buddhist temple that has distinctly Tibetan colors and housed a few thousands of images of Buddha (various kinds). Apparently built as a small temple around 600 CE.

Front view of the Buddhist temple, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet
Landscape · People · Still Life

Jain Sculptures at Kalugumalai (Vulture Hill), one of a Jaina Abode from 8th Century AD, Tamil Nadu, India

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Jain Sculptures at Kalugumalai (Vulture Hill), one of a Jaina Abode from 8th Century AD, Tamil Nadu, India
These sculptures were made around 8th Century. Labels in Vatteluttu script apparently indicates some of these images were made in memory of departed souls. Many Jain Ascetics lived in these hills back in those years.

Jain Sculptures at Kalugumalai (Vulture Hill), one of a Jaina Abode from 8th Century AD, Tamil Nadu, India