Swamimalai is a temple town and a feast for any pilgrim and I often wandered aimlessly around, capturing on camera, places and people of interest. The Gopuram or Dome of the Sarangapani Temple above was simply magnificent and I could not help but admire at this architectural feat that loomed high above us and appeared to touch the sky . A good pastime would be to sit at a reasonable distance from this structure and count the many fables and stories that unfold layer by layer until you reach the top.
One of my favourite spots in Swamimalai..The Pattibiraman Temple by the riverside. An ideal day for a swim in the river and soak some hot Swamimalai sun.(though not for long)
If only my pace of life was like this everyday. Sometime in the future possibly...
All temples close around noon and a post prandial siesta is a must for the priest of this temple before he resumes work from 4 pm. The heat could get to you with mercury touching 38 degrees C with a very high sweat factor. It is wise to travel very light but avoid shorts since permission may be denied at some temples.
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Great pictures! You've beautifully captured the spirit of Swamimalai!
We go to the Swamimalai temple whenever we're in that area because the God there happens to be our family deity..Did you eat at the Maami Mess there? :)
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