The state of Tamil Nadu has a history that dates back to several thousand years where the traditions and culture live in harmony. The state has plenty of monuments and temples that are ancient and each of them are artistic. It is better known as can 'The Land of Temples' for the number of temples that can be seen here built over its centuries. The architecture and design of these temple have seen a change across centuries. It is home to more than 30,000 temples with every one of them being an architectural gem.
Apart of temples there are various natural resources across the state. It has a long coastline that stretches nearly a 1000 kms. Golden sands of the beach are dotted with coconut palm and casuarina groves. In the hill stations of the state one can stroll through the clouds afloat, and admire the nature.
I had the pleasure of touring some of the cities of this beautiful state. I have covered in my various trips in the state: Vellore, Tanjore, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Chennai, Mamallapuram, Kancheepuram, Gangaikondacholapuram, Darasuram, Madurai, Trichi, Ooty, Kode. Come travel with me and enjoy.
Apart of temples there are various natural resources across the state. It has a long coastline that stretches nearly a 1000 kms. Golden sands of the beach are dotted with coconut palm and casuarina groves. In the hill stations of the state one can stroll through the clouds afloat, and admire the nature. I had the pleasure of touring some of the cities of this beautiful state. I have covered in my various trips in the state: Vellore, Tanjore, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Chennai, Mamallapuram, Kancheepuram, Gangaikondacholapuram, Darasuram, Madurai, Trichi, Ooty, Kode. Come travel with me and enjoy.
Beautiful pictures and intriguing text - I sure would love to see those golden beaches.
ReplyDeleteI love the temple in the middle, to the far right. So majestic...
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What a wonderful shift! I'm looking forward to your posts on Tamil Nadu!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic post again Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day:)
This beautiful collage wonderfully represents the temples of Tamilnadu. Nice work.
ReplyDeletethe land of temples, such an amazing place.
ReplyDeleteFantastic temples and palaces and gorgeous blue skies for a back drop! Doesn't get any better! Terrific, interesting post and photos as always, Rajesh! Have a lovely weekend!
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Wonderful collage! I like being able to see so much at once. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome architecture and art...
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like your mosiac of temples, so many pretty details to appreciate, have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteThose are all temples? There's so many! Wonderful shots
ReplyDeleteGreat set of photos and a very interesting post again!Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fascinating place to visit. You took some good shots of the impressive temples.
ReplyDeleteyou will never run out of temples to feature. and they are all precious.
ReplyDeleteThe artistry is wonderful to see! WEll done!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful
ReplyDeleteYou've got a very fantastic temple collage here. Great shot!
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wow! 30,000 is so much!!!
ReplyDelete30,000 temples! That is just amazing. Thank you for your Skywatch posts--I always learn something.
ReplyDeleteThe temples are really beautiful. The sculptures and carvings are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI will travel with you and I will enjoy it! 30,000 temples! That's quite incredible. I do like the sound of those sandy beaches, too!
ReplyDeleteA very nice temple collage!
So beautiful. Thank you for taking me with you!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful collage, Rajesh.
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Amazing buildings. Love your collage. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeletenice series, rajesh! how are you? happy skywatching!
ReplyDeletethose are amazing temple...thank you for the explanation and information about them....very nice
ReplyDeleteLovely State with wonderful forests too!
ReplyDelete30,000 temples!! Are you going to go to all of them?
ReplyDeleteWhat a culture!
very interesting post and love the mosaic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mosaic Rajesh! That blue inset in the middle is lovely. What a marvelous place this must be.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collage of photos. I recently went to Tiruchendur in Tamil Nadu, with its ancient shore temple.
ReplyDeleteYou have created a wonderful collage.
ReplyDeletebeautiful architectures. look very historical.
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That's a wonderful collection of temple photos. Very explicit in architecture indeed. Something you can really be proud of.
ReplyDeleteThe land of temples - what a lovely way to describe this state! Lovely mosaic too.
ReplyDeleteA temple at every step ! Thats TN !
ReplyDeleteI love Darasuram and Gangaikondachozhapuram for their majesty and artistic excellence. Though Kanchi's Kailasanatharkovil is my all time favourite.
A wonderful collage you've mde here! I wish the world colul be like it was thousands years ago, different people living in peace and harmony..
ReplyDeleteLovely! :) Have a nice day!
Beautiful mosaic of the temples. I would love to see the beaches too. Happy skywatching.
ReplyDeletenice collage - i really like the temples of Tamil Nadu
ReplyDeleteI've been lucky enough to visit a few temples in Tamil Nadu. They're awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI love the thought of strolling through the clouds - wonderful :-)
ReplyDeleteA lovely set of pictures. Sadly I have explored very little of TN.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful mosaic. I really like that temple on the island. I hope you will share more pictures of this area. It sounds beautiful in many different ways.
ReplyDelete30.000 temples, it's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThe collage is very nice, Rajesh!
Beautiful collage. I would love to see these temples; they sure are architectural gems!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful SkyWatch posting!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing this beautiful photo work
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A place so rich in temples filled with such detailed, intense beauty must be an intensely spiritual experience.
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Seems like there are a lot of temples in India. Very rich culture and the temples are so beautifully designed. Thanks for sharing and have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collage !Would love to revisit Tamilnadu ,this time with kids.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great old architecture!
ReplyDelete@sm ,hi ..nice post.you could have posted individual pictures ..we readers love watching the pictures of the beautiful temples.
ReplyDeleteI am always impressed how much you can talk about India. Beautiful country with a rich history. Thanks for sharing, I will definitely put on my travel list, hopefully I will be make it one day. Anna :)
ReplyDeletevery nice post with beautiful pics and lines... I always thank you for sharing these lovely posts with us :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing number of temples. Will look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeletewow... come one. looking forward to view our state from your eye sight and stories. I'm leaving to one such splendor tomorrow - the big temple, Thanjavur.
ReplyDeleteFantastic architecture!
ReplyDeleteAnother great post. One can almost feel the spirituality
ReplyDeleteBeautiful,the Temples are so interesting! Such grandeur!
ReplyDeleteI would love to retrace your steps one day, Rajesh. What a wonderful montage of stunning temples.
ReplyDeleteWonderful architecture and incredible statuary. What a rich heritage to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGreat!!I've been to one of those temples a few years ago and now when I look at you lovely collage I can almost hear the sounds and smell the scents of sandelwood./ Tyra
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superb collage!! thank's for share us! best regards
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for the nice words. I shall try to cover them in some more detail.
ReplyDeletewow ......I am sure that by reading this Blog people will start planning for a temple tour in Tamilnadu. Thank you for this adventurous information.
ReplyDeletebeautiful collage of temples.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for appreciating this beautiful places.
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