Maylapore is an area of downtown that is known for it's large temple called Kapaleeswarar. The temple is covered with different characters and figures. It is in a very busy area, so it is crowded with people even in the middle of the day. You can't wear shoes in most temples, so I got to experience this one bare footed.
The entrance to the temple. You are promptly recognized as a tourist and a "guide" tells you that if you want to take pictures, you have to pay. Then he "guides" you around to the areas he wants to show you.
The cow is sacred in the Hindu faith. It's said to have originated due
to practical and spiritual reasons. It was expensive to slaughter a cow
and it provided many useful products. So it is still a very protected
animal and that's why you find them roaming the streets at their
leisure.
This particular temple is dedicated to Ganesh. This is the God with the elephant head.
Here you can see my tour guide telling me that I am not supposed to take a picture inside this area.
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