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  • Followers of the Shiva sect of Hinduism ritually bathe at a Hindu Bathing festival at Courtalam waterfall, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • The Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • The Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Paintings in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • The Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • The Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Paintings in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Paintings in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Paintings in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • The woodland at dawn in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary on 19th November 2009 in Palakkad, Tamil Nadu, India.
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  • Indian Elephants at the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary on 19th November 2009 in Palakkad, Tamil Nadu, India.
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  • Indian Elephants at the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary on 19th November 2009 in Palakkad, Tamil Nadu, India.
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  • Indian Elephants at the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary on 19th November 2009 in Palakkad, Tamil Nadu, India.
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  • The woodland at dawn in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary on 19th November 2009 in Palakkad, Tamil Nadu, India.
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  • Indian Elephants at the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary on 19th November 2009 in Palakkad, Tamil Nadu, India.
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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.
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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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • The Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Pilgrims bathe in the sea on the very most southern tip of India on 23rd November, 2009, 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.
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  • 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
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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
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  • Selvaraj pinches Venugopal's nose before an exercise class at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Two elders play a board game outside their cottage in the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Parvati an elderly resident cuddles the manager Amudha at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Amaravathy and Jayamal talk to their friends inside their cottage in the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Pilgrims seen in front of the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • The Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Pilgrims bathe in the sea on the very most southern tip of India on 23rd November, 2009, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. .
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  • 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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  • 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. .
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  • 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
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  • A woman offers prayers after lighting an oil lamp outside the Murugan temple in Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • 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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  • Tanghavil works at his sewing machine outside his room at the Tamaraikulum Elders's Village, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Uthiradam and Vairakannu take a break for tea after their exercise session, Tamaraikulum Elders's Village, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • A daily exercise class for residents at the Tamaraikulum Elders's Village, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • 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
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  • An elderly resident stretches and takes the morning air at dawn by the lake at the Tamaraikulam Elders' Village, Tamil Nadu
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  • Govindhammal walks through the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Pattu salutes the sun at dawn at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Amaravathi breathes deeply at the daily exercise class at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • A man escorts his elderly father back to his village for a weekend visit at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Vengalashmi and Dhanalashmi talk in their room, Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Lakshmi, an elderly resident scolds a social worker at Tamaraikulum Elders village, 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.
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  • Pilgrims seen in front of the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • Sculptures in the Brihadeeswarar temple on 25th November 2009 in Tanjore / Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Brihadeeswarar Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. .
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  • 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
  • Sagunthala outside her room at the Tamaraikulum Elders's Village, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Flowers in a woman's hair in the Tamaraikulum Elders's Village, Cuddalore, 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
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  • Venugopal waits before an exercise class at the Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Govindhamma, an elderly resident makes her way back to her room after lunch at the Tamaraikulam Elders' Village, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
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  • 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. .
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  • Elders talk around the pond at sunset, Tamaraikulum Elders village, Tamil Nadu, India
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