We visited some wonderful temples today. Before departing from Pondicherry we had a walk on the beach and a look at the hotel. We also had a short stop to look at coconut fibre rope making to break the trip.
The Nataraja Temple complex is a huge affair and very strict and fundamental. The gate was impressive and covered in details in every colour.
Walking down to the entry gate.
Detail of the gate.
The ceiling in one of the pavilions.
Robert is dressed to comply with the strict code. You may ask the question as to what to wear under the dhoti. Clue above. Rob didn't comply!
The architecture is impressive.
Stunningly beautiful!
We drove on towards our lunch stop and had a break for a short walk on the way through a small village. The houses were simple with thatched roofs but had free electricity and satellite TV.
One of the locals.
Our lunch spot was great. The owner was a collector and put together a small hotel from traditional houses that he relocated. He collected cars, furniture, art works and anything that took his fancy!
Lunch.
Gail at one of the old houses.
Our final visit for the day was to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arravatesvara Temple. The temple was flooded so we had restricted access.
The water was not deep but not recommended to walk due to disease.
It didn't stop these women!
The temple is designed as an elephant pulling a chariot. If you look over Rob's shoulder you can see the elephant and the chariot design.
We reached our destination of Thanjavar (or Tanjore) our base for two nights.
The Nataraja Temple complex is a huge affair and very strict and fundamental. The gate was impressive and covered in details in every colour.
Walking down to the entry gate.
Detail of the gate.
The ceiling in one of the pavilions.
Robert is dressed to comply with the strict code. You may ask the question as to what to wear under the dhoti. Clue above. Rob didn't comply!
The architecture is impressive.
Stunningly beautiful!
We drove on towards our lunch stop and had a break for a short walk on the way through a small village. The houses were simple with thatched roofs but had free electricity and satellite TV.
One of the locals.
Our lunch spot was great. The owner was a collector and put together a small hotel from traditional houses that he relocated. He collected cars, furniture, art works and anything that took his fancy!
Lunch.
Gail at one of the old houses.
Our final visit for the day was to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arravatesvara Temple. The temple was flooded so we had restricted access.
The water was not deep but not recommended to walk due to disease.
It didn't stop these women!
The temple is designed as an elephant pulling a chariot. If you look over Rob's shoulder you can see the elephant and the chariot design.
We reached our destination of Thanjavar (or Tanjore) our base for two nights.
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