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31 July 2010

Ancient Hindu Temples

I have seen many new as well as very ancient Hindu temples. None allow pics to be taken inside,
The Kesava Temple above is one of the oldest & best preserved/restored temples I've seen. Built in 1269, it is constructed of an intricately carved "soft" granite <- pretty amazing when one remembers the limited tools that existed at the time! It is surrounded by a series of small "cells" that once contained shrines (statues) of lesser Hindu gods.