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Worship at the Madurai Meenakshi Temple, India (Part 3)
Jul 4, 2012 Photography & Travel

Worship at the Madurai Meenakshi Temple, India (Part 3)

This is part 3 of our series of posts on the Madurai Meenakshi temple in Tamil Nadu state in South India. Today's images show Hindus worshiping in the temple. From statues carved into pillars to small shrines tucked away along the long corridors to the sanctum sanctorum, there is no shortage of devotion to be seen anywhere in this temple. ...

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    I always feel blessed when I have the opportunity to visit the Meenakshi temple in Madurai. The sanctum of the temple is powerful and the experience each time ineffable. I always leave my camera behind when I go to temples and if I do take my camera I hardly ever take any photos

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    Is God Siva male or female?

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    Day 13 of our Sadhu Image Series

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