This is a corridor of Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram.

Picture was taken around 7 am.

See how brilliantly the entire corridor is lit up with the natural light!

Can you believe the lighting is natural in the second picture?

This kind of lighting will be very expensive with modern lighting systems!

But, here it is the genius of the architect!

Beautiful and most intricate sculpture of Mahishasura Mardini!

Andal (Ranganayaki temple) Belur

This is something new I am seeing - Sri Arumuga Sivan
(That is what is written in Tamizh below the sculpture!)

Kartik/Arumugan/Shanmuga on Peacock

Thiyagaraja Swamy temple, Tiruvatriyur, Chennai

This beautiful sculpture from Tirukurungudi temple celebrates the bond between mother and child with elegance and beauty.

The mother stands firm yet compassionate, her calm presence offering both shelter and assurance to the child she carries.

The child’s relaxed posture reflects complete trust, transforming stone into a moment of living warmth.

Every curve, ornament, and fold are carefully restrained, allowing emotion to speak louder.

Perfect example of infusing life into the stone!

Timeless beauties - radiating warmth, elegance, and grace.

Nageswaran temple, Kumbakonam

The temple complex is a marvel of early Chola architecture, with the sanctum designed in the shape of a chariot.

The Nataraja (dancing Shiva) shrine in particular is noted for its life-size sculptures and is considered one of the finest examples of Chola art.

Beautiful relief of Siva & Parvathi.

I notice some markings on His sole!

This is almost intact as it escaped the eyes of the rogue invaders!

Jalakandeswarar temple, Vellore

These are just two pillars of more than 30 such pillars in the small Kodandapani Ramar Temple, Ayodyapatnam!

And that too we see here only one side of the pillar!!!

Each monolithic pillar is a work of art!

This small Ramar temple is very rich in exquisite sculptures!

Zoom in and see the details!