Tag: Tamil Nadu

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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

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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
People

A young man selling pearl millet (bajra) porridge and buttermilk in clay pots in his mobile cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

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A young man selling pearl millet (bajra) porridge and buttermilk in clay pots in his mobile cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
They will bring cooler relief in the summer.

A young man selling pearl millet (bajra) porridge and buttermilk in clay pots in his mobile cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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A woman with a big nose stud, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

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A woman with a big nose stud, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
She asked if I can photograph her which I happily obliged.

A woman with a big nose stud, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
People

A delivery worker riding his tricycle with cartons of soft drink bottles, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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A delivery worker riding his tricycle with cartons of soft drink bottles, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
A delivery worker riding his tricycle with cartons of soft drink bottles, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
People

A young man rehearsing his harmonium instrument near their tent by the Railway station, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

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A young man rehearsing his harmonium instrument near their tent by the Railway station, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
He’s part of a nomadic group and maybe rehearsing for busking or a street performance.

A young man rehearsing his harmonium instrument near their tent by the Railway station, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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A couple offering pooja over a cow in honour of their ancestors, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India

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A couple offering pooja over a cow in honour of their ancestors, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
A couple offering pooja over a cow in honour of their ancestors, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
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An old woman offering her prayers in front of the Sri Krishnan Temple at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore

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An old woman offering her prayers in front of the Sri Krishnan Temple at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
This Hindu temple is popular with local Chinese who also frequent and worship.

An old woman offering her prayers in front of the Sri Krishnan Temple at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

Eastern great egret perching on top of a tree, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

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Eastern great egret perching on top of a tree, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
He’s showing off his distinct long neck, I guess.

Eastern great egret perching on top of a tree, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, 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
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Loading men on their way to the workplace in their bull cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

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Loading men on their way to the workplace in their bull cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Loading men on their way to the workplace in their bull cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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Concrete Sculptures in front of a cement casting workshop, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

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Concrete Sculptures in front of a cement casting workshop, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Interestingly, the image of a boy with cricket bat and ball, is made as colorful as that of the God, Vishnu statue.

Concrete Sculptures in front of a cement casting workshop, Virudhunagar, 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

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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
People

A young street vendor selling flutes and toys, walking past a arts & dolls shop, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

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A young street vendor selling flutes and toys, walking past a arts & dolls shop, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Tanjore has a tradition of making unique painting and dolls.

A young street vendor selling flutes and toys, walking past a arts & dolls shop, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape

View from top of the Yanamalai mountain, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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View from top of the Yanamalai mountain, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
These boulders would have been watching all the changes happening at the ground from the top, it seemed.

View from top of the Yanamalai mountain, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape

An old church ruined by the 1964 cyclone, Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India

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An old church ruined by the 1964 cyclone, Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India
The building is very close to the Sea and the cyclone had left it in ruins but it still has a charm and beauty.

An old church ruined by the 1964 cyclone, Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India
People

A family with a child on the way back home after selling palm drink and fruits, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

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A family on the way back home after selling palm drink and fruits, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
The child has the best seat in the cart, I reckon.

A family on the way back home after selling palm drink and fruits, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India