I was in Chidambaram, South India during monsoon. The rain periodically fell in obscene sheets, drenching me several times a day as I moved from one area of the…
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Douglas with the Dikshitar Priests during the Homa, Chidambaram, Dec 2010 - photo Frank Andolino "How deeply do you wish to participate in your life?" ~Dr. Douglas Brooks Ten years ago…
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Morning, Chidambaram Temple, by the Shivaganga Tank When I was in South India this past summer, one of my favorite things to do was to smash coconuts on the…
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Mary and Ganesha on the Dashboard Shopping on West Car Street, Chidambaram I was walking with Bharathi and Vishali on West Car Street. We had just gone sari-shopping and Vish…
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Nataraja, Shivakamasundari and Subramanya Rathas, Chidambaram, July 2011 photo-Jagannath Babu I am sitting in the 100º heat of the lobby of the Hotel Saradharam typing. No AC but…
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Looking down at the stones beneath my feet, early morning, Chidambaram courtyard Exchanging Glances in Southern India In the late morning the stones of the temple courtyard burn the…
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