Tag: Kapalishwar

by Pheno Menon

Day 275 – Contemplation

Came across this devotee in the Kapalishwar Temple in Mylapore, Chennai. I have been covering  this temple a lot in this blog lately. However there is no much happening within the temple and so many sightswithin that covering it in … Continue reading “Day 275 – Contemplation” →

by Pheno Menon

Day 274 – Planetary Fear

A typical sight in most of the temples in South India is this collection of lit earthen lamps believed to remove the ill effects of various planetary movements on human destinies. The oil used can be either Ghee (Clarified Butter) or sesame … Continue reading “Day 274 – Planetary Fear” →

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Day 273 – Tales & Spires

Just another day for the ancient architects but  an eternal inspiration in the present, this is the Kapalishwar Temple in Mylapore, Chennai Linked to SOOC, Scenic Sunday

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Day 269 – Unquestionable Faith

A devotee putting the vibuti as mark of her devotion to the gods. Linked to ABC Wednesday, wordless wednesday

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Day 268 – Mathematical Similarities

  The position I took this photo from gave me a parent and a child structure within. Reminds of the geometrical questions I used to solve in school….. This is the Kapalishwar temple in Mylapore, Chennai… Linked to Our world