Early morning. 6am.The second day of our Kumbakonam trip began. About 13 of us were going on an extra trip, to 'some temple'.
We ended up at the Sarangapani temple, opposite Ramanujan's house.
This is a Chola era temple but reputed to be far older, renovated by Govinda Dikshitar in the 16th century, so it has both Nayak and Chola inscriptions, and pillars. Spotted a chariot inside, but no photos allowed.
We were back by 7, and ready to start the day with the rest of the group.
We ended up at the Sarangapani temple, opposite Ramanujan's house.
This is a Chola era temple but reputed to be far older, renovated by Govinda Dikshitar in the 16th century, so it has both Nayak and Chola inscriptions, and pillars. Spotted a chariot inside, but no photos allowed.
We were back by 7, and ready to start the day with the rest of the group.
The temple Ther (car)
Front vijaynagar mandapam
An inscription from in front of the temple
The base of the Gopuram
A four arched bridge over the Kaveri seen(and passed on/by)both days.
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