Friday, February 10, 2012

A Village Temple

The temples of Kerala are unique in their architecture, rituals and ambiance. There is something that sets Kerala temples apart from the temples of the rest of the country. The villages of Kerala often have a 'village temple' that is the nerve-centre of the place.

Here is such a temple from my village. It is only a part of an entire group of temples.


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    1. Hariharan Sir, It is indeed a very calm and soothing atmosphere around the temple.

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  2. A village temple is indeed one of its kind. It takes your mind and heart to a different space. This one is so serene. Priceless! :)

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    1. Thank You Raj! It certainly is one of its kind. One feels at peace just being there..

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  3. Would love to visit one day. Please share the location.

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    1. Sure! It is the Eravimangalam Subrahmanya Swami Temple near Perinthalmanna, my home town. You are welcome anytime...

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  4. കൊണ്ക്രീറ്റിലെക്കുള്ള കൂടുമാറ്റത്തില്‍ അന്യം നിന്ന് കൊണ്ടിരിക്കുന്ന മറ്റൊരു വിഭാഗമാണ്‌ ഇത്തരം ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങള്‍. ഗൃഹാതുരത്വം ഉണര്‍ത്തുന്ന നല്ലൊരു ഫോട്ടോ.

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    1. നന്ദി അരുണ്‍ ! ഈ ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങള്‍ നല്‍കുന്ന ശാന്ത സുന്ദരമായ അന്തരീക്ഷങ്ങള്‍ പതുക്കെ പതുക്കെ നമ്മുടെ നാട്ടില്‍ നിന്നും അപ്രത്യക്ഷമായിക്കൊണ്ടിരിയ്ക്കുന്നു...

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  5. Nice to see, it's still there. Close to my heart!!

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  6. Wow! Truly love this picture!

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