Saturday, January 18, 2014

The Ancient Town of Thiruvarur

Thiruvarur is a ancient town in the middle of Tamil Nadu. It is full of paddy fields. That is one reason why it has been a town for centuries. Agriculture supported a town, where wonderful temples were built and kingdoms had their capitals. And musicians and scholars gathered.

Thiruvarur temple, has a thick air of history. Bit like Chidambram temple.

Temple and temple Car are being renovated and progress is slow.. many locals complained to me !!

Let pics do the talking..


















Medieval script.

Man with a lizard or croc in hand

2 women, one seems to have a monkey in hand

Dancer

Looks erotic, or is it just my brain !!

Dancer

Flute player

Stone Chariot





Mythical creature


I think, these are the wheels of the gigantic temple car. The car is being rebuilt.


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