South India 2008

Photos by Adam Jones

These photos were taken during two-and-a-half months in South India
(states of Karnataka, Goa, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala) from June to August 2008.

Gallery 2: Somnathpur & Mysore

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This photo and following: the Keshava Vishnu temple in the village of
Somnathpur. "Built in 1268 AD, ... [this] was the last important temple to be constructed
by the Hoysalas; it is also the most complete and, in many respects, the finest example
of this singular style" (The Rough Guide to India). We found the sculptural detail dazzling.

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In the gracious gardens outside the temple.

VII.

Through the windshield of an Ambassador taxi, returning from Somnathpur.

VIII.

While Griselda was being fitted for saris in Mysore, I took
this snap of a typical downtown street scene.

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This photo and following: Griselda's sari fitting, and the happy results!

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At Mysore bus terminal, departing for Ooty.

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