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| India |
Tamil Nadu |
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Tiruchirappalli |
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Porters. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
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Festival masks. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
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The Muslim quarter. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
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Chilies. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
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There are many churches in the town. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
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Chickens. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
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Market scene. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
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Autorickshaws. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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The enormous Sri Ranganathaswamy temple complex seen from the summit of the fort. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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The main gopuram (gateway) is a carved structure 75m high. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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The main gopuram is carved and painted in a unique style. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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The entrance through the main gopuram. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Some of the 21 gopurams at the 13th century Hindu complex of Sri Ranganathaswamy. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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The village of Srirangam is within the first four walls of the temple complex. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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A temple cart (rath) in the village of Srirangam. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Village shop. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Restaurant. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Bangle shop. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Shoppers. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Entrance to the temple centre. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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The temple is famous for its stone carvings. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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The monkey god, Hanuman. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Visitors. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Wall painting of demons. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Religious wall painting. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Erotic carvings. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Elaborate column carving of horses. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Dancers and courtisans. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Stone carvings depicting epics from Hinduism. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Erotic couple between Rama, Sita and Vishnu, Parvati. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Erotic carving. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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One of the 21 gopurams in the complex. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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View of the market from a temple wall. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Woman being blessed by the temple elephant. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Vimanas. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Two of the gopurams in the complex. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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The golden vimana over the shrine of Vishnu. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Carving of a woman beautifying herself. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Naked woman with jewelry. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Woman with a bird. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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Carving of a girl raising her skirt to pee. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Tiruchirappalli |
|
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple |
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One of the walls of the temple. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Kodaikanal is a hill station at 2133m. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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The houses are set on hillside terraces. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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The hill station was set up by the British in 1845. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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British built golf course. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Woman gardening at the golf club. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Anglican church. The hill station was set up by the British in 1845. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Woman with henna on her feet. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Beer with a health warning. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Houses in the valley overlooked by Mount Perumalmalai. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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View of the hill station. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Houses on a ridge. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Mount Perumalmalai overlooking the town. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Spectacular terracing on the hills near Kodaikanal. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Hillside houses. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Isolated settlement. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Terraces. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Misty scenery near Kodaikanal. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Kodaikanal Lake |
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Kodaikanal Lake is at the centre of the hill station. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
|
Kodaikanal Lake |
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The lake is artificial and was built in 1863. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
|
Kodaikanal Lake |
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Houses overlooking the lake. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
|
Kodaikanal Lake |
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View of the lake. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
|
Kodaikanal Lake |
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View over the lake. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Terraces and roads around Kodaikanal. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Mist and mountains. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Ridges disappearing into the distance. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Beautiful mountain scenery. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Fertile cliffs overlooking a valley. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Mountain forest. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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The landscape is over 2000m high. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Dramatic cliff face. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Forested hill. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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Forested road. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Kodaikanal |
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|
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The Silver Cascade. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
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Madurai is one of India's oldest cities. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
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The city was a capital 2000 years ago and was known to the Greeks in 4th century BCE. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
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Madurai |
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The Tamil language developed in Madurai. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
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The British East India Company took over the city in 1840. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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One of the six gopurams of the Meenakshi Temple which dates from 1560. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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The top of the 50m high gopuram. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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The gopurams are covered in detailed carvings of Hindu deities and stories. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Many armed deity. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Visitors to the painted gopuram. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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The elephant headed Ganesh. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Painted carving from the 50m high gopuram. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Dancing figures. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Detail of the gopuram. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Deities. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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The temple is built on a site that has housed temples for over 2000 years. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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The temple is like a city within a city. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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The dark interior. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Karttikeya, the God of War, on a peacock. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Vishnu and Laxmi. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Mural. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Marriage ceremonies are common at the temple. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Newly married couple. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Newly married couple. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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Wedding party. |
1989 |
| India |
Tamil Nadu |
|
Madurai |
|
Meenakshi Temple |
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The vimana. |
1989 |
were added from 1 February 2025.