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A photograph of a temple complex across a still tank of green water in Kanchipuram. Several tall gopuram towers with tiered sculpted tops rise behind white and yellow walls, and a small ornate stone pavilion with pillars stands on the water's edge in the foreground. A single small figure is seen in the water near the centre-left, and two seated statues sit on the far wall. Clear sky above; no ritual activity is visible.

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November 24 20062006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24A photograph of a temple tank (pushkarani) with still green water reflecting a tall gopuram tower on the left. A small stone shivalinga-style structure stands in the middle of the water on a platform. Stone colonnaded pavilions with white and red painted pillars line the water's edge, and a white-walled compound extends on the right. A few small figures walk along the stone ghat, including people in orange and white clothing near the right side. The scene is set in an open courtyard under a clear blue sky with trees behind the buildings.2006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24A photograph of a temple complex seen across a still water tank in strong backlit sunlight, with a bright sun flare in the sky. Several tall gopuram temple gateway towers with tiered carved tops rise behind white walls on the right and left. A small stone shrine or mandapam stands on the water near the centre, reflected in the calm tank. No people are visible.2006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24October 12 20122012-10-12Exterior view of a South Indian temple complex under a clear pale blue sky. Several tiered gopurams with carved stone sculptures rise above whitewashed and ochre walls, one gopuram capped with gilded finials. A stone platform with carved pillars sits in the foreground beside an empty paved courtyard, with a small wooden bench and a blue door visible. No people are visible in the scene.2006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24July 13 20092009-07-13