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“Then Thirumullaivasal” Sri Mullaivananathar Temple 7th of 63 on the north bank of the Kaveri · Chola Nadu · Temples near Chidambaram

Darshan today8:00 am – 12:30 pm, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Moolavar
Mullaivananathar, Yuthika Parameswarar, Masilamaneeswarar
Ambal
Anikonda Kothaiyammai, Sathyanantha Soundari
Theertham
Vishnu Theertham,Chandra Theertham, Brahma Theertham and Ganga Theertham.
Sthala vriksham
Mullai (Jasmine)
Pathigam by
Thirugnanasambanthar

Temple

Visited on: 12th March, 2017

Location

Thirumullaivasal is situated at a distance of about 12 kms from Sirkazhi. Sirkazhi is on the Chidambaram to Mayiladuthurai route.

Other Devara Paadal Petra Sthalams near this place are – Sirkazhi, Thirukkolakka, Thiruvenkadu, Chayavanam, Poompukar, Mahendrapalli, Thirukkurukavur and Achalpuram.

General Information

Moolavar
Sri Mullaivananathar, Sri Yuthika Parameswarar, Sri Masilamaneeswarar
Ambal
Sri Anikonda Kothaiyammai, Sri Sathyanantha Soundari
Theertham (Holy water)
Vishnu Theertham, Chandra Theertham, Brahma Theertham and Ganga Theertham.
Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree)
Mullai (Jasmine)
Pathigam (Hymn) rendered by
Saint Thirugnanasambanthar
  • This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 7th Shiva Sthalam on the northern bank of the river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu (Vadakarai).
  • Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested) and the lingam is quite tall.
  • This east facing temple has no main tower (Rajagopuram) but it has an arch at the entrance.
  • The last Consecration ceremony (Maha Kumbabishekam) of this temple took place on 07.09.1989.

History of the Temple

This temple is situated near the coast of Bay of Bengal and the sea shore is just half a kilometre away from this temple. The temple is believed to have been built about 1,300 years ago by the Chola King Killivalavan.

There are two places with the same name of “Thirumullaivayil”. One is located near Sirkazhi and the other near Chennai. Both of these places are home to very ancient temples. Thirumullaivayil near Seerkazhi is called “Then Thirumullaivasal” and the one near Chennai is called “Vada Thirumullaivoyal” (“Then” meaning south and “Vada” meaning north in Tamil).

“Thirumullaivoyal” or “Thirumullaivasal” gets its name from the belief that Lord Shiva emerged from a Jasmine bush in both these places. “Thiru” is a respectful prefix, “Mullai” means Jasmine and “Vassal” means place in Tamil.

Now this temple is under the control and administration of the Dharumapuram Adheenam.

White temple buildings with a small domed tower, jasmine bushes in the foreground

Legend

It is believed that Goddess Parvathy worshipped Lord Shiva here to learn the “Panchakshara Mantra” (the five-letter mantra), “Na Ma Shi Va Ya” and its meaning from him. Pleased with her worship, Lord Shiva imparted the knowledge of the mantra (Upadesam). Hence the lord here is considered as a teacher (Guru) and the goddess as a pupil. Because of this, there is no “Palli Arai” (bed chamber) and the poojas associated with it.

It is believed that Lord Indran, King Yudhishthira (Dharmar) and serpent Karkkodagan have worshipped Lord Shiva here.

Chandiran (Moon) is also believed to have worshiped the lord here after taking a dip in the Chandra Theertham. He is also believed to have recovered from his illness and relieved from his curse.

Another legend is that the Chola King Killi Valavan, grandfather of Karikal Valavan, was suffering from skin disease. As advised by his doctors, he came to this place for a holy dip in the sea and in the temple’s Chandra Theertham. The place was densely covered with jasmine (Mullai) plants which entangled the legs of his horses. In order to clear the way, the king started hacking the plants with his sword but was shocked to see blood oozing from there. He cleared away the shrubs and found a bleeding Shivalingam there. The king was overcome by grief that he had damaged the Shivalingam. In order to repent for his mistake, the king tried to sever his head but Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi appeared before him and stopped him from doing so.

The king built a temple where he found the Shivalingam and named the lord as “Mullaivana Nathar” (“Mullai” means jasmine, “Vanam” means forest and “Nathar” is a respectful suffix in Tamil). This lingam still bears scar marks due to the cut from the king’s sword.

A wide pond with houses and coconut palms along the far bank
A leafy tree growing from a stone enclosure with small square openings, in a temple courtyard

Another legend is that of Susavi, a scholar and teacher of Vedas who lived in the erstwhile Pandiya Naadu. He performed many yagnas. After his death and as per his wish, Vamadeva, his eldest son placed his bones and ashes in a pot in order to immerse it in the holy waters of many Shiva temples. When he reached this place, he met Markanda Rishi in his Ashram. The rishi advised him to dissolve the bones in this temple’s Vishnu Theertham. When he put the bones in the waters, they turned into diamond stones. He then performed all the last rites for his father here to enable him to obtain salvation.

Deities in the temple

Other than the shrines of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy, shrines and idols of lords Vinayakar, Shanmuga Subramaniar, Dakshinamurthy, Murugan, Mahalakshmi, few lingams, Durgai, Navagrahams, Suryan, Chandran, Nalvar and Bairavar can be seen in the corridors.

A shrine doorway with a guardian figure on each side and lamps lit on the steps
A small white pillared shrine with a dark doorway, set against a corridor wall
A yellow-framed shrine entrance beneath a tower of painted stucco figures
A garlanded black stone deity seated in a niche, with small figures at its feet
A small shrine with a goddess figure and two lions on its roof, and a dark doorway

Salient Features

It is believed that the holy river Ganga springs in this temple’s well.

This is one of the “Panchavaneswaram” temples – the other four being Chidambaram, Chayavanam, Thiruvenkadu and Pallavanecharam.

Lord Dakshinamurthy’s idol is big and very beautiful. He can be seen with the four sages (Sanakathars).

In the corridors, there are beautifully carved reliefs that depict the sthala puranam.

A dark stone relief panel of several figures, with flowers laid along its top edge
A stone relief of five figures with folded hands, marked with red powder

Greatness of this temple

It is strongly believed that devotees who chant the Panchakshara mantra in the temple on Solar and Lunar eclipse days and on new moon days (Amavasya) will be blessed with prosperity and happiness. It is believed that by doing so devotees will be able to break away from the repetitive cycle of birth and re-birth.

Since this is the place where Lord Shiva imparted knowledge to Goddess Parvathy, lots of students worship the lord here to seek his blessings for their educational pursuits.

Important Festivals

The Masi Maham Theerthavari festival is celebrated in a grand manner in the Tamil month of Masi (February-March). During this time, the procession idols of Lord Mullaivana Nathar and Goddess Kothaiyammai are taken to the seashore.

Other important festivals celebrated in this temple are Shivrathri in the Tamil month of Masi (Feb-Mar) and Vinayakar Chaturthi in the Tamil month of Aavani (Aug-Sept).

Pradosham is also observed regularly.

Two idols covered in flower garlands on a wooden carrier, with devotees around
A flower-garlanded idol on a wooden carrier under a red canopy, with men gathered round
White temple buildings with two small domed towers behind shrubs and a dirt path

Temple Timings

From 08.00 AM to 12.30 PM and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Temple Address

Sri Mullaivananathar Temple,
Thirumullaivasal Post,
Sirkazhi Taluk,
Nagapattinam District,
Tamil Nadu – 609 113.

Tele: +91 94865 24626.

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Highlights

What makes this temple special

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Greatness

A teacher's temple where Ganga springs

The lord here is regarded as a teacher and the goddess as a pupil. The temple is believed to hold the holy river Ganga in its well.

  1. Ganga in the wellIt is believed that the holy river Ganga springs in this temple's well.
  2. Panchavaneswaram templeThis is one of the Panchavaneswaram temples.
  3. Dakshinamurthy idolThe idol of Lord Dakshinamurthy is big and very beautiful, with the four sages.
  4. Carved reliefsThe corridors have beautifully carved reliefs that depict the sthala puranam.
Significance

A Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam

Saint Thirugnanasambanthar sang the Pathigam here, and the temple is one of the sthalams on the northern bank of the Cauvery.

  1. The 276 sthalamsThis is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams, in Chozha Nadu (Vadakarai).
  2. Hymn by the saintSaint Thirugnanasambanthar visited this temple and sang this Pathigam.
  3. Where the lord taught the goddessGoddess Parvathy worshipped Lord Shiva here to learn the Panchakshara Mantra, and he imparted it to her.
  4. Self-manifested lingamLord Shiva here is a Swayambumurthi, and the lingam still bears scar marks from the king's sword.
Why devotees come

Why devotees come here

Devotees chant the Panchakshara mantra here, and many students come to seek the lord's blessings.

  1. For prosperity and happinessDevotees who chant the Panchakshara mantra on eclipse days and on Amavasya will be blessed with prosperity and happiness.
  2. To break the cycle of birthIt is believed that by doing so devotees can break away from the repetitive cycle of birth and re-birth.
  3. For educationSince the lord imparted knowledge to the goddess here, many students worship him for their educational pursuits.
The temple's entrance gateway
276Paadal Petra Sthalams

Among the Paadal Petra Sthalams

What the name means

  1. முல்லைJasmine
  2. வனம்Forest
  3. நாதர்A respectful suffix

The lord was named Mullaivana Nathar after the jasmine forest where he was found.

    Legends of the temple

    Goddess Parvathy worshipped Lord Shiva here to learn the Panchakshara Mantra and its meaning.

    The Chola king, cutting through the jasmine plants, saw blood ooze from a Shivalingam. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi appeared and stopped him from harming himself.

    When Vamadeva put his father's bones in the Vishnu Theertham, they turned into diamond stones.

    Masi Maham Theerthavari

      The procession idols are taken to the seashore. Shivrathri, Vinayakar Chaturthi and Pradosham are also observed.

      Deities

      The deities of this temple

      * Drawn from the temple write-up and photographs. Where there is no photograph, the card shows the name.

      From the sanctum to the corridors
      Moolavarமு
      Moolavar

      Sri Mullaivananathar

      Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested) and the lingam is quite tall. This lingam still bears scar marks due to the cut from the king's sword.

      Ambalகோ
      Ambal

      Sri Anikonda Kothaiyammai

      The Ambal is also known as Sri Sathyanantha Soundari. The procession idols of Lord Mullaivana Nathar and Goddess Kothaiyammai are taken to the seashore at Masi Maham.

      A garlanded black stone deity seated in a niche, with small figures at its feet
      Shrine in the corridor

      Lord Dakshinamurthy

      Lord Dakshinamurthy's idol is big and very beautiful. He can be seen with the four sages (Sanakathars).

      Visit & map

      Sacred geography
      Then Thirumullaivasal Thirukkurukavur Sirkazhi Thirukkolakka Thiruvenkadu Nallur Perumanam
      You are hereThis temple

      Schematic. Distances as recorded on the visit; directions approximate.

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      Darshan today8:00 am – 12:30 pm, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
      8:00 – 12:304:00 – 8:00 pm

      Hours as recorded on the visit. Festival days can differ.

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      Address and phone

      Sri Mullaivananathar Temple, Thirumullaivasal Post, Sirkazhi Taluk, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu – 609 113.

      +91 94865 24626

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      A day of darshan nearby

      5 more sthalams within reach, nearest first: 18.9 km in straight lines.

      Map of “Then Thirumullaivasal” and the sthalams nearby, in route order: Thirukkurukavur, Sirkazhi, Thirukkolakka, Thirukannaar Koil, Thiruppunkur. “Then Thirumullaivasal” 1 2 Sirkazhi 3 Thirukkolakka 4 Thirukannaar Koil 5 Thiruppunkur 2 km N
      Drawn from coordinates. Straight-line distances; roads are longer. Faint dots are other sthalams within 50 km.

      Temple plan

      Yellow gateway with painted stucco figures in arched niches above it
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      Arrival at the east gate

      Thirumullaivasal is situated at a distance of about 12 kms from Sirkazhi.

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      Summary written with AI help from the temple write-up.

      Pathigam

      Saint Thirugnanasambanthar visited this temple and sang this Pathigam.

      Devotees visiting this temple should make it a practice to recite this Pathigam.

      V. Muthukumaraswamy

      Thirugnanasambandar sang this Pathigam at this temple. Verse 1 of 11.

      Thuḷimaṇṭi yuṇṭu niṟamvantha kaṇṭaṉ
      naṭamaṉṉu thuṉṉu suṭarōṉ
      oḷimaṇṭi yumpa rulakaṅ kaṭantha
      umaipaṅkaṉ eṅkaḷ araṉūr
      kaḷimaṇṭu chōlai kazhaṉik kalantha
      kamalaṅkaḷ thaṅku mathuviṉ
      theḷimaṇṭi yuṇṭu siṟaivaṇṭu pāṭu
      thirumullai vāyi lithuvē

      The Lord whose throat took on a colour after he drank the thick drops is the radiant one who abides in dance and stands beyond the world of the celestials, with Uma as part of his form. His town, Thirumullaivasal, lies amid joyful groves and fields where winged bees drink the clear honey of the lotuses and sing.

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      Verse text and transliteration as given in the write-up. Word meanings and the English meaning are AI-assisted drafts.

      All eleven verses

      1. 01

        துளிமண்டி யுண்டு நிறம்வந்த கண்டன்நடமன்னு துன்னு சுடரோன்ஒளிமண்டி யும்ப ருலகங் கடந்தஉமைபங்கன் எங்கள் அரனூர்களிமண்டு சோலை கழனிக் கலந்தகமலங்கள் தங்கு மதுவின்தெளிமண்டி யுண்டு சிறைவண்டு பாடுதிருமுல்லை வாயி லிதுவே

        Thuḷimaṇṭi yuṇṭu niṟamvantha kaṇṭaṉ / naṭamaṉṉu thuṉṉu suṭarōṉ / oḷimaṇṭi yumpa rulakaṅ kaṭantha / umaipaṅkaṉ eṅkaḷ araṉūr / kaḷimaṇṭu chōlai kazhaṉik kalantha / kamalaṅkaḷ thaṅku mathuviṉ / theḷimaṇṭi yuṇṭu siṟaivaṇṭu pāṭu / thirumullai vāyi lithuvē

      2. 02

        பருவத்தில் வந்து பயனுற்ற பண்பன்அயனைப் படைத்த பரமன்அரவத் தொடங்க மவைகட்டி யெங்குஅரவிக்க நின்ற அரனூர்உருவத்தின் மிக்க வொளிர்சங்கொ டிப்பியவையோத மோத வெருவித்தெருவத்தில் வந்து செழுமுத் தலைக்கொள்திருமுல்லை வாயி லிதுவே

        Paruvaththil vanthu payaṉutṟa paṇpaṉ / ayaṉaip paṭaiththa paramaṉ / aravath thoṭaṅka mavaikaṭṭi yeṅku / aravikka niṉhṟa araṉūr / uruvaththiṉ mikka voḷirsaṅko ṭippi / yavaiyōtha mōtha veruvith / theruvaththil vanthu chezhumuth thalaikkoḷ / thirumullai vāyi lithuvē

      3. 03

        வாராத நாடன் வருவார்தம் வில்லின்உருமெல்கி நாளும் உருகில்ஆராத இன்பன் அகலாத அன்பன்அருள்மேவி நின்ற அரனூர்பேராத சோதி பிரியாத மார்பின்அலர்மேவு பேதை பிரியாள்தீராத காதல் நெதிநேர நீடுதிருமுல்லை வாயி லிதுவே

        Vārātha nāṭaṉ varuvārtham villiṉ / urumelki nāḷum urukil / ārātha iṉpaṉ akalātha aṉpaṉ / aruḷmēvi niṉhṟa araṉūr / pērātha chōthi piriyātha mārpiṉ / alarmēvu pēthai piriyāḷ / thīrātha kāthal nethinēra nīṭu / thirumullai vāyi lithuvē

      4. 04

        ஒன்றொன்றொ டொன்றும் ஒருநான்கொ டைந்தும்இருமூன்றொ டேழு முடனாய்அன்றின்றொ டென்றும் அறிவான வர்க்கும்அறியாமை நின்ற அரனூர்குன்றொன்றொ டொன்று குலையொன்றொ டொன்றுகொடியொன்றொ டொன்று குழுமிச்சென்றொன்றொ டொன்று செறிவாய் நிறைந்ததிருமுல்லை வாயி லிதுவே

        Oṉtṟoṉṟo ṭoṉtṟum orunāṉko ṭainthum / irumūṉṟo ṭēzhu muṭaṉāy / aṉtṟiṉtṟo ṭeṉtṟum aṟivāṉa varkkum / aṟiyāmai niṉtṟa araṉūr / kuṉtṟoṉtṟo ṭoṉtṟu kulaiyoṉtṟo ṭoṉtṟu / koṭiyoṉtṟo ṭoṉtṟu kuzhumich / cheṉtṟoṉtṟo ṭoṉtṟu ceṟivāy niṟaintha / thirumullai vāyi lithuvē

      5. 05

        கொம்பன்ன மின்னின் இடையாளோர் கூறன்விடைநாளும் ஏறு குழகன்நம்பன்னெம் அன்பன் மறைநாவன் வானின்மதியேறு சென்னி அரனூர்அம்பன்ன வொண்க ணவரா டரங்கின்அணிகோபு ரங்க ளழகார்செம்பொன்ன செவ்வி தருமாடம் நீடுதிருமுல்லை வாயி லிதுவே

        Kompaṉṉa miṉṉiṉ iṭaiyāḷōr kūṟaṉ / viṭaināḷum ēṟu kuzhakaṉ / nampaṉṉem aṉpaṉ maṟaināvaṉ vāṉiṉ / mathiyēṟu ceṉṉi araṉūr / ampaṉṉa voṇka ṇavarā ṭaraṅkiṉ / aṇikōpu raṅka ḷazhakār / sempoṉṉa sevvi tharumāṭam nīṭu / thirumullai vāyi lithuvē

      6. 06

        ஊனேறு வேலின் உருவேறு கண்ணியொளியேறு கொண்ட வொருவன்ஆனேற தேறி யழகேறு நீறன்அரனேறு பூணும் அரனூர்மானேறு கொல்லை மயிலேறி வந்துகுயிலேறு சோலை மருவிதேனேறு மாவின் வளமேறி யாடுதிருமுல்லை வாயி லிதுவே

        Ūṉēṟu vēliṉ uruvēṟu kaṇṇi / yoḷiyēṟu koṇṭa voruvaṉ / āṉēṟa thēṟi yazhakēṟu nīṟaṉ / araṉēṟu pūṇum araṉūr / māṉēṟu kollai mayilēṟi vanthu / kuyilēṟu chōlai maruvi / thēṉēṟu māviṉ vaḷamēṟi yāṭu / tihrumullai vāyi lithuvē

      7. 07

        நெஞ்சார நீடு நினைவாரை மூடுவினைதேய நின்ற நிமலன்அஞ்சாடு சென்னி அரவாடு கையன்அனலாடு மேனி அரனூர்மஞ்சாரு மாட மனைதோறும் ஐயம்உளதென்று வைகி வரினுஞ்செஞ்சாலி நெல்லின் வளர்சோ றளிக்கொள்திருமுல்லை வாயி லிதுவே

        Neñchāra nīṭu niṉaivārai mūṭu / viṉaithēya niṉtṟa nimalaṉ / añchāṭu cheṉṉi aravāṭu kaiyaṉ / aṉalāṭu mēṉi araṉūr / mañchāru māṭa maṉaithōṟum aiyam / uḷatheṉṟtu vaiki variṉuñ / señchāli nelliṉ vaḷarchō ṟaḷikkoḷ / thirumullai vāyi lithuvē

      8. 08

        வரைவந் தெடுத்த வலிவா ளரக்கன்முடிபத்து மிற்று நெரியஉரைவந்த பொன்னின் உருவந்த மேனிஉமைபங்கன் எங்கள் அரனூர்வரைவந்த சந்தொ டகிலுந்தி வந்துமிளிர்கின்ற பொன்னி வடபால்திரைவந்து வந்து செறிதேற லாடுதிருமுல்லை வாயி லிதுவே

        Varaivan theṭuththa valivā ḷarakkaṉ / muṭipaththu mitṟu neriya / uraivantha poṉṉiṉ uruvantha mēṉi / umaipaṅkaṉ eṅkaḷ araṉūr / varaivantha santho ṭakilunthi vanthu / miḷirkiṉtṟa poṉṉi vaṭapāl / thiraivanthu vanthu seṟithēṟa lāṭu / thirumullai vāyi lithuvē

      9. 09

        மேலோடி நீடு விளையாடல் மேவுவிரிநூலன் வேத முதல்வன்பாலாடு மேனி கரியானு முன்னியவர்தேட நின்ற பரனூர்காலாடு நீல மலர்துன்றி நின்றகதிரேறு செந்நெல் வயலிற்சேலோடு வாளை குதிகொள்ள மல்குதிருமுல்லை வாயி லிதுவே

        Mēlōṭi nīṭu viḷaiyāṭal mēvu / virinūlaṉ vētha muthalvaṉ / pālāṭu mēṉi kariyāṉu muṉṉi / yavarthēṭa niṉtṟa paraṉūr / kālāṭu nīla malarthuṉtṟi niṉtṟa / kathirēṟu sennel vayaliṟ / sēlōṭu vāḷai kuthikoḷḷa malku / thirumullai vāyi lithuvē

      10. 10

        பனைமல்கு திண்கை மதமா வுரித்தபரமன்ன நம்பன் அடியேநினைவன்ன சிந்தை அடையாத தேரர்அமண்மாய நின்ற அரனூர்வனமல்கு கைதை வகுளங்க ளெங்குமுகுளங்க ளெங்கு நெரியச்சினைமல்கு புன்னை திகழ்வாச நாறுதிருமுல்லை வாயி லிதுவே

        Paṉaimalku thiṇkai mathamā vuriththa / paramaṉṉa nampaṉ aṭiyē / niṉaivaṉṉa sinthai aṭaiyātha thērar / amaṇmāya niṉhṟa araṉūr / vaṉamalku kaithai vakuḷaṅka ḷeṅku / mukuḷaṅka ḷeṅku neriyach / chiṉaimalku puṉṉai thikazhvāsa nāṟu / thirumullai vāyi lithuvē

      11. 11

        அணிகொண்ட கோதை யவள்நன்று மேத்தஅருள்செய்த எந்தை மருவார்திணிகொண்ட மூன்று புரமெய்த வில்லிதிருமுல்லை வாயில் இதன்மேல்தணிகொண்ட சிந்தை யவர்காழி ஞானமிகுபந்தன் ஒண்ட மிழ்களின்அணிகொண்ட பத்தும் இசைபாடு பத்தர்அகல்வானம் ஆள்வர் மிகவே

        The last verse says that devotees who sing these Tamil verses of Thirugnanasambandar will rule the vast heavens.

        Aṇikoṇṭa kōthai yavaḷnaṉtṟu mēththa / aruḷseytha enthai maruvār / thiṇikoṇṭa mūṉtṟu purameytha villi / thirumullai vāyil ithaṉmēl / thaṇikoṇṭa chinthai yavarkāzhi gñāṉa / mikupanthaṉ oṇṭa mizhkaḷiṉ / aṇikoṇṭa paththum isaipāṭu paththar / akalvāṉam āḷvar mikavē

      Photos

      Photographs

      14 photographs, in the order they appear in the write-up. Captions are AI-assisted.

      Yellow gateway with painted stucco figures in arched niches above it
      White temple buildings with a small domed tower, jasmine bushes in the foreground
      A wide pond with houses and coconut palms along the far bank
      A leafy tree growing from a stone enclosure with small square openings, in a temple courtyard
      A shrine doorway with a guardian figure on each side and lamps lit on the steps
      A small white pillared shrine with a dark doorway, set against a corridor wall
      A yellow-framed shrine entrance beneath a tower of painted stucco figures
      A garlanded black stone deity seated in a niche, with small figures at its feet
      A small shrine with a goddess figure and two lions on its roof, and a dark doorway
      A dark stone relief panel of several figures, with flowers laid along its top edge
      A stone relief of five figures with folded hands, marked with red powder
      Two idols covered in flower garlands on a wooden carrier, with devotees around
      A flower-garlanded idol on a wooden carrier under a red canopy, with men gathered round
      White temple buildings with two small domed towers behind shrubs and a dirt path