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Shiva Natraj Temple, Chidambaram

Shiva Natraj Temple, Chidambaram

Shiva Natraj Temple, Chidambaram

Shiva Natraj Temple, Chidambaram

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Painting of Shiva, Shiva Natraj Temple, Chidambaram

Painting of Shiva, Shiva Natraj Temple, Chidambaram

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Painting of Kamatchi Amman, Kamatchi Amman Temple, Kanyakumari

Painting of Kamatchi Amman, Kamatchi Amman Temple, Kanyakumari

Shrine Of Our Lady Of Ransom, Kanyakumari

Shrine Of Our Lady Of Ransom, Kanyakumari

Painting of Muruga, Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani

Painting of Muruga, Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani

Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani. Pilgrims walking to temple.

Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani. Pilgrims walking to temple.

Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillayarpatti

Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillayarpatti

Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillayarpatti

Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillayarpatti

Thanumalayam Koil Temple, Suchindram

Thanumalayam Koil Temple, Suchindram

Thanumalayam Koil Temple, Suchindram

Thanumalayam Koil Temple, Suchindram

Murugan Temple, Swamimalai, Swamimalai

Murugan Temple, Swamimalai, Swamimalai

Thanjavur, Brihadishwara Temple, Thanjavur

Thanjavur, Brihadishwara Temple, Thanjavur

Muruga Temple, Thiruchendur

Muruga Temple, Thiruchendur

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruttani

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruttani

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruttani

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruttani

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruttani

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruttani

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruttani. Painting of deity statue.

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruttani. Painting of deity statue.

Ramanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Rameshvaram

Ramanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Rameshvaram

Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvanamalai

Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvanamalai

Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvanamalai. From the top of Mt Arunchala

Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvanamalai. From the top of Mt Arunchala

Mount Arunachala with Tiruvanamalai temple complex at base of mountain.

Mount Arunachala with Tiruvanamalai temple complex at base of mountain.

Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar Temple, Alangudi. Statue of Ganesh.

Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar Temple, Alangudi. Statue of Ganesh.

Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar Temple, Alangudi. Framed painting of Shiva statue inside temple.

Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar Temple, Alangudi. Framed painting of Shiva statue inside temple.

Arulmigu Andal Vishnu Temple, Srivilliputtur. Framed painting of temple and Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu.

Arulmigu Andal Vishnu Temple, Srivilliputtur. Framed painting of temple and Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu.

Arulmigu Andal Vishnu Temple, Srivilliputtur. Framed painting of temple and Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu.

Arulmigu Andal Vishnu Temple, Srivilliputtur. Framed painting of temple and Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu.

Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple, Azhagar Kovil. Pilgrims at temple entrance.

Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple, Azhagar Kovil. Pilgrims at temple entrance.

Arulmigu Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli

Arulmigu Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli

Arulmigu Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli. Large statue of Nandi, sacred bull of Shiva.

Arulmigu Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli. Large statue of Nandi, sacred bull of Shiva.

Arulmigu Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli. Temple elephant.

Arulmigu Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli. Temple elephant.

Arulmigu Patteswar Swamy Temple, Coimbatore

Arulmigu Patteswar Swamy Temple, Coimbatore

Arulmigu Patteswar Swamy Temple, Coimbatore. Pilgrims in inner sanctum of temple.

Arulmigu Patteswar Swamy Temple, Coimbatore. Pilgrims in inner sanctum of temple.

Arulmigu Patteswar Swamy Temple, Coimbatore. Stone carving of temple dancers.

Arulmigu Patteswar Swamy Temple, Coimbatore. Stone carving of temple dancers.

Arulmigu Shri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur. Photograph of temple and statues of deities.

Arulmigu Shri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur. Photograph of temple and statues of deities.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Pilgrims walking near temple entrance.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Pilgrims walking near temple entrance.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Wooden statue of peacock, associated with Muruga, deity of temple.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Wooden statue of peacock, associated with Muruga, deity of temple.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Small bronze statue of Muruga, main deity of temple.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Small bronze statue of Muruga, main deity of temple.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Framed painting of Muruga and statues of Muruga at six main temples of Muruga.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Framed painting of Muruga and statues of Muruga at six main temples of Muruga.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Framed photograph of temple and statue of Muruga.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Framed photograph of temple and statue of Muruga.

Arultharum Mutharamman Thirukovil, Kulasekharapatnam. Painting of Shiva and his consort as Mutharamaman.

Arultharum Mutharamman Thirukovil, Kulasekharapatnam. Painting of Shiva and his consort as Mutharamaman.

Arultharum Mutharamman Thirukovil, Kulasekharapatnam. Pilgrims entering temple by statue of temple guardian.

Arultharum Mutharamman Thirukovil, Kulasekharapatnam. Pilgrims entering temple by statue of temple guardian.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Stone statue of Shiva.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Stone statue of Shiva.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Stone pillar with carving of sage with serpent body.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Stone pillar with carving of sage with serpent body.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Carved stone pillar at temple.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Carved stone pillar at temple.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Framed painting of Shiva for sale at temple.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Framed painting of Shiva for sale at temple.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Pilgrim sleeping inside temple compound.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Pilgrim sleeping inside temple compound.

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Health, Vailankanni

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Health, Vailankanni

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Health, Vailankanni

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Health, Vailankanni

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Health, Vailankanni. Framed painting of statue of Mary and child Jesus.

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Health, Vailankanni. Framed painting of statue of Mary and child Jesus.

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Health, Vailankanni. High altar inside basilica.

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Health, Vailankanni. High altar inside basilica.

Kumbeshwara Shiva Temple, Kumbakonam

Kumbeshwara Shiva Temple, Kumbakonam

Kumbeshwara Shiva Temple, Kumbakonam. Stone carving of elephant on side of inner temple.

Kumbeshwara Shiva Temple, Kumbakonam. Stone carving of elephant on side of inner temple.

Kumbeshwara Shiva Temple, Kumbakonam. Pilgrims sitting near entrance door to inner sanctum of temple.

Kumbeshwara Shiva Temple, Kumbakonam. Pilgrims sitting near entrance door to inner sanctum of temple.

Pazhamudhircholai Muruga Temple, Alagar Koil Road. Photograph of temple and statue of Muruga.

Pazhamudhircholai Muruga Temple, Alagar Koil Road. Photograph of temple and statue of Muruga.

Saranath Perumal Vishnu Temple, Tirucherai

Saranath Perumal Vishnu Temple, Tirucherai

Saranath Perumal Vishnu Temple, Tirucherai. Pilgrims next to ritual chariot used in temple festival.

Saranath Perumal Vishnu Temple, Tirucherai. Pilgrims next to ritual chariot used in temple festival.

Saranath Perumal Vishnu Temple, Tirucherai

Saranath Perumal Vishnu Temple, Tirucherai

Sarangapani Vishnu Temple, Kumbakonam

Sarangapani Vishnu Temple, Kumbakonam

Sarangapani Vishnu Temple, Kumbakonam. Sign at temple.

Sarangapani Vishnu Temple, Kumbakonam. Sign at temple.

Sri Vaikundam Perumal Vishnu Temple, Srivaikuntam

Sri Vaikundam Perumal Vishnu Temple, Srivaikuntam

Sri Vaikundam Perumal Vishnu Temple, Srivaikuntam. Pilgrims sleeping inside temple compound.

Sri Vaikundam Perumal Vishnu Temple, Srivaikuntam. Pilgrims sleeping inside temple compound.

Sri Vaikundam Perumal Vishnu Temple, Srivaikuntam. Stone carving on pillar of Hanuman carrying Medicine Mountain to save Lakshman’s life.

Sri Vaikundam Perumal Vishnu Temple, Srivaikuntam. Stone carving on pillar of Hanuman carrying Medicine Mountain to save Lakshman’s life.

Sri Vaikundam Perumal Vishnu Temple, Srivaikuntam. Stone carving on pillar of temple.

Sri Vaikundam Perumal Vishnu Temple, Srivaikuntam. Stone carving on pillar of temple.

St Mary’s Church, Thiruvithamcode. Oldest church in India.

St Mary’s Church, Thiruvithamcode. Oldest church in India.

St Mary’s Church, Thiruvithamcode. Oldest church in India.

St Mary’s Church, Thiruvithamcode. Oldest church in India.

Veeraraghava Swamy Vishnu Temple, Tiruvallur. Framed painting of Vishnu.

Veeraraghava Swamy Vishnu Temple, Tiruvallur. Framed painting of Vishnu.

Tirumalai Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Tiruvannamalai Srivilliputtur

Tirumalai Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Tiruvannamalai Srivilliputtur

Tirumalai Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Tiruvannamalai Srivilliputtur. Painting of statue of Venkateswara from Tirupati temple.

Tirumalai Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Tiruvannamalai Srivilliputtur. Painting of statue of Venkateswara from Tirupati temple.

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

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