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  • During a performance of the Indian epic the Ramayana Ganga Thampi (center), plays the role of Sita the wronged wife of the exiled King Rama. She is both teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0284_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, teaches young   dancers  movement, rhythm and expression, known as "nritya" and seen here a lesson in "abhinaya", or stylized expressions at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India
    20071120_india_0240_1.jpg
  • Young indian dancers  practice and train in the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071120_india_0132_1.jpg
  • Dance students walk from one lesson to another during the monsoon season at the highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071120_india_0025_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, teaches young  trainee dancers  movement, rhythm and expression, known as "nritya" and seen here a lesson in "abhinaya", or stylized expressions at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0302_1.jpg
  • Students and teachers have lunch and rest after an intense morning's  session of dance practice and routines  at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0239_1.jpg
  • A teacher adjusts a student's hand in the "mudra" (gesture) called "katakamukh" as well as teaching a  young dancer  movement, rhythm and expression, known as "nritya" at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0090_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, teaches young  trainee dancers  movement, rhythm and expression, known as nritya at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0071_1.jpg
  • The grand finale of a performance of the Indian epic the Ramayana Ganga Thampi (center), plays the role of Sita the wronged wife of the exiled King Rama. She is both teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0316_1.jpg
  • During a performance of the Indian epic the Ramayana Ganga Thampi (center), plays the role of Sita the wronged wife of the exiled King Rama. She is both teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0307_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her feet shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0193_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her hands shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0166_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0146_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0127_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0100_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0044_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, teaches young   dancers  movement, rhythm and expression, known as "nritya" and seen here a lesson in "abhinaya", or stylized expressions at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India
    20071120_india_0244_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, teaches young   dancers  movement, rhythm and expression, known as "nritya" and seen here a lesson in "abhinaya", or stylized expressions at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India
    20071120_india_0186_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi a classical dance performer and teacher in a quiet moment of meditative yoga before a lesson at the highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071120_india_0170_1.jpg
  • Young indian dancers  practice and train in the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071120_india_0108_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, teaches young  trainee dancers  movement, rhythm and expression, known as "nritya" and seen here a lesson in "abhinaya", or stylized expressions at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0368_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, teaches young  trainee dancers  movement, rhythm and expression, known as "nritya" and seen here a lesson in "abhinaya", or stylized expressions at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0334_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, teaches young  trainee dancers  movement, rhythm and expression, known as "nritya" and seen here a lesson in "abhinaya", or stylized expressions at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0299_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, teaches young  trainee dancers  movement, rhythm and expression, known as "nritya" and seen here a lesson in "abhinaya", or stylized expressions at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0292_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, teaches young  trainee dancers  movement, rhythm and expression, known as "nritya" and seen here a lesson in "abhinaya", or stylized expressions at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0287_1.jpg
  • Young indian trainee dancers  practice and train in the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0169_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, teaches young  trainee dancers  movement, rhythm and expression, known as nritya at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0073_1.jpg
  • Young indian trainee dancers  practice and train in the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0035_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0091_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0069_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, applies make up to her face shortly before taking the staring role of Sita in the Indian epic Ramayana. She is both a teacher and one of the stars of  the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071125_india_0014_1.jpg
  • Ganga Thampi, teaches young  trainee dancers  movement, rhythm and expression, known as "nritya" as well as focusing on the gesture of the hands known as "katakamukh" at the traditional and highly prestigious Kalakshetra school for the arts, Chennai. The school was founded in 1936 and due to its exacting and demanding schedule is considered India's formost classical dance academy of this ancient cultural art heritage that is informally known as "temple dancing" and that dates back to the Natya Shastra, the 2000 year old text that lays down the principles of Indian dramatic theory and performance. Tamil Nadu, India.
    20071119_india_0112_1.jpg
  • Followers of the Shiva sect of Hinduism ritually bathe at a Hindu Bathing festival at Courtalam waterfall, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • A woman with jasmine flowers in her hair, prays at a shrine in the Murugan Temple in Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu, India
    SFE_100128_217.jpg
  • Tanghavil works at his sewing machine outside his room at the Tamaraikulum Elders's Village, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
    22_SFE_110216_450_1.jpg
  • Vengalashmi and Dhanalashmi talk in their room, Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
    06_SFE_110215_110_1.jpg
  • Parvati an elderly resident cuddles the manager Amudha at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
    05_SFE_110215_095_1.jpg
  • The Airatesvara Temple in Dharasuram, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India.The temple, constructed by Rajaraja II (r 1146-63) is a superb example of twelfth century Chola architecture and it's art depicts Shive in the rare incarnation as Kankalamurti, the mendicant
    SFE_100130_106.jpg
  • The Airatesvara Temple in Dharasuram, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India.The temple, constructed by Rajaraja II (r 1146-63) is a superb example of twelfth century Chola architecture and it's art depicts Shive in the rare incarnation as Kankalamurti, the mendicant
    SFE_100130_094.jpg
  • Brihadeeswarar temple, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, India. .
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  • Indian man rickshaw driver looking at the camera whilst two men rush past on a bike, street scene Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, India . .
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  • Boats in dock at the very most southern tip of India, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. .
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  • Just after dawn, two farmers lead their cow through the sleepy temple town of Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu, India..Swamimalai is a renown centre for bronze casters that still use traditional methods of 'lost wax' casting that date back to the great Chola kings a thousand years ago.
    SFE_100131_008.jpg
  • Cyclists on the main street of the sleepy temple town of Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu, India..Swamimalai is a renown centre for bronze casters that still use traditional methods of 'lost wax' casting that date back to the great Chola kings a thousand years ago.Cyclists on the main street of the sleepy temple town of Swamimalai. .
    SFE_100130_118.jpg
  • The Airatesvara Temple in Dharasuram, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India.The temple, constructed by Rajaraja II (r 1146-63) is a superb example of twelfth century Chola architecture and it's art depicts Shive in the rare incarnation as Kankalamurti, the mendicant
    SFE_100130_106.jpg
  • The Airatesvara Temple in Dharasuram, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India.The temple, constructed by Rajaraja II (r 1146-63) is a superb example of twelfth century Chola architecture and it's art depicts Shive in the rare incarnation as Kankalamurti, the mendicant
    SFE_100130_094.jpg
  • Details of pillars in the Airatesvara Temple in Dharasuram, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India.The temple, constructed by Rajaraja II (r 1146-63) is a superb example of twelfth century Chola architecture and it's art depicts Shive in the rare incarnation as Kankalamurti, the mendicant
    SFE_100130_069.jpg
  • A woman offers prayers after lighting an oil lamp outside the Murugan temple in Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu, India
    SFE_100128_165.jpg
  • Vadivelu, 75 does an impromptu dance with one of the female residents, Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Vadivelu, 75, stirs the rice in the kitchen at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Ganapadi and his wife, Khrisaveni residents in their room at the Tamaraikulam Elders' Village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Sagunthala outside her room at the Tamaraikulum Elders's Village, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
    23_SFE_110216_468_1.jpg
  • Uthiradam and Vairakannu take a break for tea after their exercise session, Tamaraikulum Elders's Village, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
    21_SFE_110216_417_1.jpg
  • A daily exercise class for residents at the Tamaraikulum Elders's Village, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
    20_SFE_110216_395_1.jpg
  • Flowers in a woman's hair in the Tamaraikulum Elders's Village, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
    19_SFE_110216_340_1.jpg
  • A fisherman, Siva Mani, 62 who works in the Tamaraikulum Elders village, casts his net into the communal pond to catch fish for lunch. Tamil Nadu, India
    18_SFE_110216_106_1.jpg
  • An elderly resident stretches and takes the morning air at dawn by the lake at the Tamaraikulam Elders' Village, Tamil Nadu
    17_SFE_110216_041_1.jpg
  • Govindhammal walks through the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
    16_SFE_110216_087_1.jpg
  • Pattu salutes the sun at dawn at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
    14_SFE_110216_023_1.jpg
  • Amaravathi breathes deeply at the daily exercise class at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
    13_SFE_110215_360_1.jpg
  • Venugopal waits before an exercise class at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
    10_SFE_110215_310_1.jpg
  • A man escorts his elderly father back to his village for a weekend visit at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
    08_SFE_110215_275_1.jpg
  • Selvaraj pinches Venugopal's nose before an exercise class at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
    09_SFE_110215_297_1.jpg
  • Two elders play a board game outside their cottage in the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
    07_SFE_110215_142_1.jpg
  • Lakshmi, an elderly resident scolds a social worker at Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
    04_SFE_110215_093_1.jpg
  • Just after dawn, two farmers lead their cow through the sleepy temple town of Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu, India..Swamimalai is a renown centre for bronze casters that still use traditional methods of 'lost wax' casting that date back to the great Chola kings a thousand years ago.
    SFE_100131_008.jpg
  • Details of pillars in the Airatesvara Temple in Dharasuram, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India.The temple, constructed by Rajaraja II (r 1146-63) is a superb example of twelfth century Chola architecture and it's art depicts Shive in the rare incarnation as Kankalamurti, the mendicant
    SFE_100130_069.jpg
  • Govindhamma, an elderly resident makes her way back to her room after lunch at the Tamaraikulam Elders' Village, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
    03_SFE_110215_388_1.jpg
  • Cyclists on the main street of the sleepy temple town of Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu, India..Swamimalai is a renown centre for bronze casters that still use traditional methods of 'lost wax' casting that date back to the great Chola kings a thousand years ago.Cyclists on the main street of the sleepy temple town of Swamimalai. .
    SFE_100130_118.jpg
  • Elders talk around the pond at sunset, Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Sundarpaul at prayer during a religious service held every morning at dawn in the  community hall. Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
    15_SFE_110216_029_1.jpg
  • Amaravathy and Jayamal talk to their friends inside their cottage in the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
    01_SFE_110215_250_1.jpg
  • Moulds of various statues on shelves in the studio of the Stpathy family of idol makers, Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • A priest by a shrine at the Murugan temple, gives ritual blessings to pilgrims in Swamimalai, India.
    SFE_100128_230_1.jpg
  • Master craftsman Pranava Stapathy instructs another craftsman whilst working on a large statue of Hanuman, the monkey God at the workshop of S. Devasenapathy Stapathy and Sons..The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day.
    SFE_100128_085.jpg
  • Master craftsman Pranava Stapathy works on a large statue of Hanuman, the monkey God at the workshop of S. Devasenapathy Stapathy and Sons..The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the 'lost wax' process remains unchanged to this day.
    SFE_100128_072.jpg
  • Calipers and measurements on a desk in the studio of the Stpathy family of idol makers in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the 'lost wax' process remains unchanged to this day.
    SFE_100128_069.jpg
  • Manjani, 75 inside his room at the Tamaraikulum Elders's Village
    24_SFE_110216_516_1.jpg
  • Workers cast an icon in the pit at the workshop of the Stpathy family,  Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,?Úlost wax,?Ù process remains unchanged to this day..
    SFE_100129_394.jpg
  • Workers sealing and covering a wax mould of an icon with clay ready to be fired in the pit at the workshop in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,?Úlost wax,?Ù process remains unchanged to this day..
    SFE_100129_231.jpg
  • Disgarded wax moulds lie in a tank of water in the  workshops of the Stpathy family of bronze statue makers in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,?Úlost wax,?Ù process remains unchanged to this day..
    SFE_100129_208.jpg
  • A personal photograph in a toolbox of a craftsman in the  workshops of the Stpathy family of bronze statue makers in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,?Úlost wax,?Ù process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • Detail of a stone carving depicting a deity in the Chola style with a fly whisk at the Murugan temple in Swamimalai, India.
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  • Master craftsman Pranava Stapathy works on a large statue of Hanuman, the monkey God at the workshop of S. Devasenapathy Stapathy and Sons..The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,?Úlost wax,?Ù process remains unchanged to this day.
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  • Craftsmen at the workshop of S. Devasenapathy Stapathy and Sons, mould local clay around the wax image of a diety to be cast in bronze. The clay is from fine silt traditionally collected locally at the bend of the Kaveri River..The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,?Úlost wax,?Ù process remains unchanged to this day.
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  • A statue of a Hindu deity at the Sterling Swamimalai Hotel (now Anandha)<br />
The hotel is an old, restored Brahmin House that has won many awards for its eco-friendly policies
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  • A statue of a Hindu deity at the Sterling Swamimalai Hotel (now Anandha)<br />
The hotel is an old, restored Brahmin House that has won many awards for its eco-friendly policies
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  • Radakrishna Stpathy directs the breaking open of a icon mould at his workshop in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • The family priest gives a blessing (puja) to Radakrishna and Srikanda Stpathy and their wives in the family shrine in the Stapathy house.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • A finished icon of the God Shiva shown here in tyhe form of the dancing Nataraja.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • Workers cast an icon in the pit at the workshop of the Stpathy family,  Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • Workers cast an icon in the pit at the workshop of the Stpathy family,  Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • A worker tends the fire that will melt the wax for casting in the pit at the workshop in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • Workers sealing and covering a wax mould of an icon with clay ready to be fired in the pit at the workshop in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • Disgarded wax moulds lie in a tank of water in the  workshops of the Stpathy family of bronze statue makers in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • Casts of heads in the Stpathy family workshop in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • A craftsman carves an icon from wax in the workshops of the Stpathy family of bronze statue makers in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • Master craftsman Radhakhrishna Stpathy, works on the final touches to a statue of the dancing Nataraja at dawn in his workshop in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • Master craftsman Radhakhrishna Stpathy, works on the final touches to a statue of the dancing Nataraja at dawn in his workshop in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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  • Master craftsman Radhakhrishna Stpathy, works on the final touches to a statue of the dancing Nataraja at dawn in his workshop in Swamimalai, India.The current Stpathy family is the twenty third generation of bronze casters dating back to the founding of the Chola Empire. The Stapathys had been sculptors of stone idols at the time of Rajaraja 1 (AD985-1014) but were called to Tanjore to learn bronze casting. Their methods using the ,ƒÚlost wax,ƒÙ process remains unchanged to this day..
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