Roots Maaan!
We Travel on towards Madikeri via Kushainagar
where we dip our toes in the fresh water of the Cauvery... Ok so imagine Stourport on Severn.... on a sunny day... again with a few palm trees and the odd elephant and your almost there....
Its sunday so theres a fair few peeps around.... Austin blags the boatman that hes our taxi driver and we get our own boat... no queuing with the shit munchers and a reduced fair trip across the river to Elephant island... Nice one Austin... Top blag.... we must take you clubbing sometime!!!!!
I did a few shots inside but captive elephants dont amuse me... there were about 5-6 of them in log cages..well looked after but looking pretty sad... apparently they were rebelphants who went on killing sprees and mashed up local homes but hey... we all have off days.....
The Golden Temple
At the heart of Krishnaranjanagara is a large monastery with a huge temple...
Must be 7-8000 capacity when full... Monksville!!! Photographically speaking its certainly worth a visit.... its the first time I've seen full on chanting and stuff..... nothing but monks...
The hall itself is a bit tacky... although size is big... for me.. meanings kinda lost when its done in a plastic palm trees vegas style...... but if you want to get the full on spiritual thing...
...twice a day in a pavillion is where the teachings, prayers and chanting go on.... this buildings obviously as ancient the tradition and the vibe ............ drums kick the beat and monks wax the lyric.... visually amazing with hand painted decor and monk art..a sensory overload nears....wahhhh!!!!
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