A Beautiful Click on a Full Moon Day - Maruthamalai Temple

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According to Hinduism, Temples are not only places of worship. In fact, they are embodiment of our present-day culture. India (and many other parts of the world) depicts various temple forms - which are basically designed according to customs practiced there.

For example, Nagara temple style is mostly followed in North India, Dravidian temple style in South India, and Kalinga temple style in East India (mostly in Odisha).

Idols in Indian temples not only depict Gods, but also show cultural lives of people. Various Indian temple show statues of Nartakis (Dancers), Apsaras (female spirits), Mithunas (Male-Female pair), etc.

One such wonderful temple where I visited recently is Maruthamalai Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu, India). By chance, I visited there on a full moon day (Poornima) and seeing the moon above temple gate (Gopuram) was a treat to my eyes. The view was really magnificent, I must say … :blush:

This temple is not much famous in South India region, but I really had a good time here.

Main Gate (Gopuram) of the temple
Main Gate (Gopuram) of the temple1849×890 111 KB

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Hi @Tushar18

Thanks for providing a beautiful insight of Indian Temples. Maruthamalai Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple seems beautiful. Will be Glad to see this wonderful architecture during day time too.

By the way i will recommend you to use lenses with large apertures to obtain clear and even more beautiful night scenes. Also, you any use telephoto or zoom lens to get a clear picture of moon.

BTW, When did you visited this place ?

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Hi @VinayKrishna ,

Thank you very much brother for the appreciation. Yes, in day time too, the temple looks really beautiful.

I have taken this picture from my mobile. But will keep your suggestion in mind once I’ll buy digicam in future. :blush:

I visited here in December 2019. I suggest you to visit here if you are going to Coimbatore.

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