During the trip of Tamil Nadu we visited in Kumbkonam. The city has lot of ancient temples which are definitely worth a visit. There are around 188 Hindu temples within the municipal limits of Kumbakonam. But we visited only a few temples in the city and stayed in this place overnight.
There are lot of historical places around the city. And our focus was on visiting these places.
Some of these places that interested me and their distance from Kumbkonam are:
There are lot of historical places around the city. And our focus was on visiting these places. Some of these places that interested me and their distance from Kumbkonam are:- Darasuram (4 Kms)
- Thanjavur (32 Kms)
- Gangaikonda Cholapuram (32 Kms)
- Trichy (98 Kms)
I always want to take a closer look and I can't. The engravings are so intriguing that I want to see the colors and patterns.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking and incredible... I never have enough adjectives to say how beautiful the places you visit are. Just amazing.... Thanksf or sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful places to see. So majestic!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of my kumbakonam visit..Enjoyed looking at these again..
ReplyDeleteThey used to say there must be at least a temple in every street of Kumbakonam and so is called as temple town. Nice capture and good to know u visited those place.
ReplyDeleteI guess I've been to Trichi. Nice snaps.
ReplyDeletelook at those beautiful work :)
ReplyDeleteWow, so elaborate.
ReplyDeleteThe carving in all of them is superb. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed by the sculpture on the temples.
ReplyDeleteImpressive temples with such delicate decorations!
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous temple!! I never fail to be amazed at the beauty in your country, Rajesh! Beautiful captures as always! Have a wonderful week!
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All those carvings are exquisite! I'm wondering what's at the top of the hill? I can see those windmill generators...
ReplyDeleteLucky you! Hoping to see pics of Gangaikondq Cholapuram.
ReplyDeleteAwesome, that first one looks massive and so intricate.
ReplyDeletelove the first image....grand temple entry!!
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188 temples in a small area...interesting info
ReplyDeletephotos also good
thanks for sharing
Fantastic mosaic! Really stunning images, amazing works of art.
ReplyDeleteWow - so much glory and lovely intricate details.
ReplyDeletewow, such a majestic temple.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness..I would love to visit these places...your pictures are great11
ReplyDeleteEach temple you featured has their own uniqueness. Very beautiful indeed.
ReplyDeleteThe detail on these temples is always amazing.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an amazing place to explore. Carver, ABC Wednesday Team
ReplyDeleteThe first and last pics are particularly intriguing.
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
The number of temples in this city is amazing. I really like the details in the temple in your large photo. The interior of the dome in your collage is amazing.
ReplyDeleteAstonishing carvings, decorations and details.
ReplyDeleteWow, so intricate and beautiful!
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Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
beautiful shots
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Impressive designs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful city. I think you could stay a month or so and still not see all of the temples and historical sites. The place you stayed overnight is an awesome piece of architecture....more like are work. Your country amazes me more and more with each of your post I read and view. genie
ReplyDeleteTo see this wonderful place and places nearby you need at least three days.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. I could not visit Kumakonam during my long stay at Chennai this year. May be I will cover it August/September. My intrests ar at Gaingaikondacholapuram, Darasuram and Tribhuvanam. Would try to cover them extensively.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, Rajesh:)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful architecture and superb paintings. Tanjavur paintings is a magnificent piece of art by itself. Awesome pics, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteThe temple in the Trichy picture reminds me of a temple in Thovalai. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is another place which is in my wish-list! So beautiful are the carvings...intricate work.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Rajesh! Thanks for sharing..
Thank you. This can be the base for seeing temples in and around.
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