This temple in Ooty is located near the market area of the city. It is dedicated to Mariamman, the Hindu Goddess of rain. The Goddess is considered to be a form of Kaali, and is also referred to as Mahamaayi or Seethala Gowri.
The entrance tower of the beautiful and colorful. The tower has sculptures of diety in her various forms.
The temple festival is celebrated in the month of April and thousands of people celebrate it with great fanfare.
The entrance tower of the beautiful and colorful. The tower has sculptures of diety in her various forms.
The temple festival is celebrated in the month of April and thousands of people celebrate it with great fanfare.
That is an interesting temple. I don't think I've ever seen such a colourful one from the outside. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I love South Indian temples...didn't know OOty also had such a nice one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple , Great click.
ReplyDeleteWhat an artwork !!
ReplyDeleteAmazing detail.... The color is a beautiful surprise!
ReplyDeleteWow - unbelievable, so much work and skill went into this.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the most beautiful and complex temples your have ever shown us. It is definitely my favorites. It is ming boggling.
ReplyDeleteSuperb capture on the beautiful temple tower!
ReplyDeleteWow - amazing temple!
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the most awesome towers that I've ever seen, Rajesh!! And your captures are terrific! Amazing!! And the perfect skies for a backdrop!! I hope you and your family have a great weekend! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThis is a magnificent structure, incredible carvings on a very beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteLovely colour in the temple.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting and very colourful.
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This reminds me so much of the temple in Singapore.
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That is such an interesting building (temple?)! I could sit and look at it and keep finding new things!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing temple... so much detail and color!
ReplyDeleteWell decorated temple,we have a very similar one in Klang,Malaysia.http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss296/llp62/SkywatchFriday/IMG_20150513_121919_HDR.jpg
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Bom fim de semana!
Beijinhos.
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A fabulously exotic building. The colors are to marvel at.
ReplyDeletewow, this is breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteLovely post!Have a great sunday!
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Gorgeous april for having such a lovely walk and to see these incredible details!!...Fabulous, indeed! maybe one day I'll have the chance to see myself such amazing places!
ReplyDeleteTill then many thanks for sharing them with us through your camera lens!
What intricate work!
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I think our old temples are more beautiful in structure than today's .
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