India, Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam, A muslim man arranges a display of betel leaves at his stall in the market at Kumbakonam.

India, Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam, A girl making a rangoli to celebrate the Pongal festival.

India, Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam, Wooden carving of an elephant and its mahoot at the Nagesvara Swami Temple.

India, Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam, Hindu god at the Nagesvara Swami Temple.

India, Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam, Statues of hindu gods at the Nagesvara Swami Temple.

India, Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram, Peanut & yam vendor in the market at Chidambaram.

India, Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram, Peanut & yam vendor in the market at Chidambaram.

India, Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram, Peanut & yam vendor in the market at Chidambaram.

India, Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram, Display of bangles for sale in the market at Chidambaram.

India, Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram, A group of pilgrims at the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram.

India, Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram, Detail of a gopuram at the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram.

India, Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram, Detail of a gopuram at the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram.