Renewing Tamil Nadu's temple heritage
Jun 6, 2011
In Tamil Nadu, a treasure of archaeological sites and temples faces destruction. Among them are over 50 temples, which boast exquisite murals of the Pallava, Chola, Nayak and the Maratha periods. A look at some of these temples.
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